Land Rover Defender 90 Workshop 2nd Edition Nas Rover Manual

LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
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INFORMATION CAPACITIES
The following capacity figures are approximate and are provided as a guide only.
Capacities (approx.) Litres US unit
Fuel tank usable fuel 59........................................................ 15.6 gall
Engine sump oil - V8i 6.0....................................................... 6.5 quarts
-Extra after fitting new filter 0,6..................................... 1.2 pt
Automatic gearbox *...

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INFORMATION ANTI-FREEZE
ENGINE TYPE MIXTURE STRENGTH PERCENTAGE PROTECTION
CONCENTRATION LOWER
TEMPERATURE
LIMIT
V8i Engine One part anti-freeze
One part water 50%
Complete protection-33°F
Vehicle may be driven away immediately from cold - 36°C
Safe limit protection-41°C
Coolant in mushy state. Engine may be started and driven away after warm-up
period-42°F
Lower protection-47°C
Prevents frost damage to cylinder head, block and radiator. Thaw out before
starting...

MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULE
This section gives information on the range of service
procedures.
Where required, instructions are given for carrying out
each service procedure, or a cross reference is given,
where the procedure can be found in this manual.
Service Schedule sheets are published separately to
reflect the maintenance needs and intervals for each
vehicle variant and model year. The procedures given
must be used in conjunction with the Service
Schedule sheets.VEHICLE INTERIOR...

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MAINTENANCE
CLEAN BATTERY TERMINALS
1.Remove LH front seat cushion.
2.Release retaining clip and remove battery
access cover.
3.Disconnect both battery leads, negative - first.
Clean off corrosion and neutralize. Smear
terminals with petroleum jelly.
4.Reconnect battery leads, positive first, when
maintenace operations have been completed.
5.Fit battery access cover and LH front seat
cushion.
A low maintenance battery is fitted as original
equipment. Dependent upon climatic conditions...

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MAINTENANCE VEHICLE EXTERIOR
CHECK/ADJUST HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT
Check/adjust headlamp and auxiliary alignment.
REMOVE WHEELS, CHECK TYRES
Check tyres (including spare) for compliance with
manufacturers specification.
Check visually for cuts, lumps, bulges, uneven tread
wear and tread depth. Check road wheels for
damage.
Check/adjust tyre pressures.
INSPECT BRAKE PADS FOR WEAR, CALIPERS
FOR LEAKS AND CONDITION
Check thickness of brake pads, fit new pads if
minimum thickness is less than 3,0mm,...

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MAINTENANCE UNDER BONNET [HOOD] MAINTENANCE
CHECK COOLING/HEATER SYSTEMS
Check cooling/heater systems for leaks and hoses for
security and condition.
Cooling system hoses should be changed at first
signs of deterioration.
CHECK CONDITION OF ENGINE MOUNTING
RUBBERS
CHECK BRAKE SERVO HOSE FOR SECURITY
AND CONDITION
CHECK FUEL EVAPORATIVE LOSS CONTROL
SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL FOR LEAKSCHECK IGNITION WIRING
Check H.T. leads for fraying, chafing and
deterioration. Ensure...

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MAINTENANCE
RENEW SPARK PLUGS - V8i
Clean, adjust and renew
1.Take great care when fitting spark plugs not to
cross-thread plug, otherwise costly damage to
cylinder head will result.
2.Clean or replace spark plugs as applicable.
3.It is essential that correct type of spark plugs are
fitted.
4.Incorrect grade of plugs may lead to piston
overheating and engine failure.
Remove
5.Disconnect battery negative lead. Disconnect
H.T. leads from spark plugs.
6.Remove plugs and washers.
Refit...

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MAINTENANCE 6.Use a compressed air line with a slim bent
nozzle to enable passageway to be cleaned out
from within throttle butterfly bore.
7.Any remaining matter can be dislodged using
soft bent wire or pipe cleaner. Finally blow out
passageway again to remove remaining debris.
8.Remove small T piece between crankcase
ventilation hoses and check it is free from
blockages, clean as necessary.
9.Refit T piece and hoses, tighten hose clamps
securely.
RENEW AIR CLEANER ELEMENT - V8i
To renew...

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MAINTENANCE
CHECK/TOP-UP COOLING SYSTEM
To prevent corrosion of aluminium alloy engine parts it
is imperative that cooling system is filled with a
solution of water and phosphate free anti-freeze, at all
times.Never fill or Top-up with plain water.
WARNING: Do not remove filler cap when
engine is hot because cooling system is
pressurised and personal scalding could
result.
1.First turn filler cap slowly counter-clockwise to its
stop, pause and allow all pressure to escape.
Press down and...

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MAINTENANCE
CHECK/ TOP-UP BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR
CAUTION: Brake fluid can damage
paintwork. If spillage occurs, wash
affected area IMMEDIATELY with a large
quantity of water.
1.Clean area of filler cap and side of reservoir.
2.Check fluid level in reservoir by observing level
through translucent side. Level must be above
MIN mark.
CAUTION: If level is below MIN mark,
check braking system for possibility of
fluid leakage.
3.Remove filler cap and top-up to MAX mark with
NEW brake fluid of...