Land Rover Defender Owners Handbook Aus Rover
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Workshop maintenance 117 SAFETY IN THE GARAGE Whenever you carry out maintenance on your vehicle, the following safety precautions should be observed at all times. ·ALWAYS keep hands, tools and items of clothing clear of all drive belts and pulleys whilst they are in operation. ·DO NOT touch exhaust or cooling system components until they are cool. ·DO NOT touch electrical leads or components with the starter switch turned on. ·NEVER leave the engine running in an unventilated area; exhaust gases are...
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Workshop maintenance 118 Poisonous liquids Most liquids and lubricants used in motor vehicles are poisonous and should not be consumed or brought into contact with open wounds. These include; battery acid, anti-freeze, brake, clutch and power steering fluid, as well as petrol, diesel, engine oil and windscreen washer additives. For your own safety, ALWAYS read and obey all instructions printed on labels and containers. Used engine oil Prolonged contact with engine oil can cause serious skin disorders,...
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Workshop maintenance 119 ENGINE OIL RENEWAL(all engines) NOTE:For engine oil check & top-up see Owner maintenance. WARNING DO NOT attempt to drain the engine sump if the engine has been running for some time, the engine oil will be hot and may cause severe scalding. V8 engine Tdi engineWith the vehicle resting on firm, level ground, run the engine for a few minutes so that the oil will drain more easily. Turn the starter switch to position 0 and disconnect the battery negative lead. Remove the oil filler...
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Workshop maintenance 120 V8 engines Tdi enginesENGINE OIL FILTER RENEWAL To prevent any possibility of air locks in the oil pump, it is recommended that filter renewal is carried out AFTER the engine oil has been changed. NOTE:On V8 engines, to minimise the risk of draining the oil pump, ensure that the oil is at the correct operating level before removing the filter. ·Turn the starter switch to position 0 and disconnect the battery negative lead. ·Clean the area around the head of the filter. ·Place a...
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Workshop maintenance 121 FUEL FILTER RENEWAL Petrol engines Before carrying out any work on the fuel system, it is essential that you have read and understood the precautions listed at the beginning of the section (see Fuel system safety). The fuel filter is located next to the fuel pump on the right hand side of the chassis (when viewed from the rear). ·Turn the starter switch to position 0 and disconnect the battery negative lead. NOTE:On 110 models the fuel filter is located behind a protective cover...
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Workshop maintenance 122 Tdi engine ·Turn the starter switch to position 0 and disconnect the battery negative lead. ·Clean the area around the filter head (1) and place a container under the filter. ·Using a strap wrench, unscrew the filter (2) and catch the fuel released in the container. ·Wet the seal of the new filter (3) with diesel fuel and screw the filter into position and tighten. ·Ensure that the drain tap (4) at the base of the filter is closed. ·Connect the battery negative lead. ·Start the...
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Workshop maintenance 123 FUEL SEDIMENTER CLEANING (diesel engines - if fitted) NOTE:The fuel sedimenter should be drained before removal; this process is covered in Owner maintenance. The fuel sedimenter is mounted on the chassis rear side member, near the rear wheel. ·Turn the starter switch to position 0 and disconnect the battery negative lead. ·Disconnect the fuel inlet pipe from the sedimenter and raise the pipe above the level of the fuel tank. The pipe must be kept at this level to prevent the...
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Workshop maintenance 124 AIR CLEANER ELEMENT RENEWAL V8 engine Engine performance will be seriously affected if the air cleaner element becomes choked with dust and other airborne particles. ·Unscrew the two retaining nuts (1). ·Disconnect the air cleaner hose (2). ·Remove the engine breather hose (3). ·Withdraw the air cleaner canister (4). ·Unscrew the wing nut and washer (5). ·Remove the filter seal (6). ·Remove the element (7) from the canister. ·Discard the old element, DO NOT attempt to clean it....
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Workshop maintenance 125 Tdi engine Engine performance will be seriously affected if the air cleaner element becomes choked with dust and other airborne particles. ·Release the two retaining clips (1). ·Raise the air cleaner slightly from its cradle to improve access to the element. ·Unscrew the wing nut (2) and remove the end cover. ·Unscrew the wing nut (3) and withdraw the element. ·Clean the interior and exterior of the casing and cover. ·Fit a new element, seal first, into the casing. ·Secure the...
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Workshop maintenance 126 Air cleaner dump valve check - all engines The dump valve (8) is situated on the underside of the element housing. ·Squeeze open the dump valve (as illustration) and check that the interior is clean. Renew the valve if perished.