Land Rover Defender 1999 2002my Workshop Supplement Body Repair 2nd Edition Rover Manual

19FUEL SYSTEM
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION The fuel pressure regulator is located in a machined port in the lower part of the housing. The regulator is sealed
in the housing with two’O’rings and secured with an internal clip.
The regulator maintains the fuel pump delivery pressure at 4 bar (58 lbf.in
2). When the fuel pressure exceeds 4
bar (58 lbf.in2), the regulator opens and allows fuel to return to the fuel tank via the fuel cooler. The fuel returned
from the regulator is directed back into the fuel...

FUEL SYSTEM
7
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION INJECTORS
1.Solenoid housing
2.Electrical connector
3.Push rod socket
4.Push rod return spring
5.Housing
6.Fuel delivery port7.Fuel return port
8.Nozzle cap nut
9.Copper washer
10.Nozzle
11.’O’ring
12.Cap screw
The five injectors are located in the cylinder head adjacent the camshaft, with the nozzle of each injector
protruding directly into the cylinder. Each injector is sealed into the cylinder head with a’O’ring and copper
washer and secured with a clamp and...

19FUEL SYSTEM
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION The injector push rod is operated from the rocker and cam assembly by a sprocket. The push rod is located in the
housing bore and retained in its extended position by a push rod return spring. The powerful spring ensures that
the push rod socket is always in contact with the rocking lever and the cam.
The lower part of the injector housing locates the spring loaded nozzle. The nozzle is retained in the housing by a
nozzle cap nut which is screwed onto the...

FUEL SYSTEM
9
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION FUEL FILTER
1.Filter body
2.Nut
3.Bolt
4.Rubber washer
5.Water sensor6.Filter element
7.Air bleed valve
8.Air bleed connection
9.Copper washer
10.Connector
The fuel filter is mounted on the chassis longitudinal below the rear RH wheel arch. The filter has four quick
release coupling connections; low pressure feed from the fuel pump, low pressure return to the fuel pump, return
line from the fuel pressure regulator and a bleed line to the fuel pump. The fuel filter...

19FUEL SYSTEM
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION WATER SENSOR
The water sensor has a three pin electrical connector. When the sensor detects water in the fuel filter it illuminates
a warning lamp in the instrument pack.
The water sensor attachment thread has a slot machined down one side. The filter can be purged of water by
partially unscrewing the sensor which aligns the slot in the threads with a corresponding hole in the sensor. When
aligned, water and fuel can flow down the slot and flows from a small...

FUEL SYSTEM
11
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OPERATION
The low pressure stage of the fuel pump draws fuel from the swirl pot and pumps it into the fuel filter. The high
pressure stage of the fuel pump draws the fuel from the fuel filter and pumps it along the fuel feed pipe to the
cylinder head.
The fuel enters the cylinder head through a connection on the fuel pressure regulator housing and supplies each
injector with pressurised fuel. The fuel pressure regulator maintains the fuel pressure at the injectors...

FUEL SYSTEM
1
ADJUSTMENT HEATER PLUG TEST
Service repair no - 19.90.20.01
Check
1. Test out of engine
2.Remove heater plug.See Repair.
3.UsingLRT-12-511,connect RED lead to battery
’+’positive and the BLACK lead to battery’-’
negative.
4.Position heater plug into tester and retain with
spring loaded bar.
5.Connect YELLOW lead to heater plug terminal.
6.Press red button on tester and note ammeter
reading. Keep button depressed, heater plug tip
should start to glow after 5 seconds
CAUTION: The heater plug...

19FUEL SYSTEM
2
ADJUSTMENT FUEL TANK - DRAIN
Service repair no - 19.55.02
1.Remove battery cover.
2.Disconnect both leads from battery, earth lead
first.
WARNING: Fuel vapour is highly
flammable and in contained spaces is also
explosive and toxic. Always have a fire
extinguisher containing FOAM, CO2, GAS OR
POWDER close at hand when handling or draining
fuel.
3.Using a fuel recovery appliance, drain the fuel
from the tank into a sealed container. Follow the
manufacturers instructions for the connection...

FUEL SYSTEM
1
REPAIR ELEMENT - AIR FILTER
Service repair no - 19.10.10
Remove
1.Release 2 clips and disconnect air flow meter
from air filter cover.
2.Disconnect multiplug from AAP sensor.
3.Release 2 clips and remove cover from air filter.
4.Remove air filter element.
Refit
5.Clean air filter body and cover.
6.Fit new air filter element.
7.Position air cleaner cover and secure clips.
8.Position air flow meter and secure clips.
9.Connect AAP sensor multiplug.SENSOR - FUEL TEMPERATURE
Service repair no -...