Land Rover Defender V8i Workshop Supplement Rover Manual

 Workshop Manual 
Supplement
Werkplaatshandboek supplement
Supplément au Manuel d’Atelier
Nachtrag zur Werkstatthandbuch
Supplemento Manuale d’Officina
Suplemento del Manual de Taller
Suplemento ao Manual de Oficina
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Workshop manual
supplement
DEFENDER V8i
This manual covers Defender 4.0
V8i vehicles from VIN 152368.
01 INTRODUCTION
04 GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA
05 ENGINE TUNING DATA
07 GENERAL FITTING REMINDERS
09 LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
10 MAINTENANCE
12 ENGINE 4.0 V8
17 EMISSION CONTROL
19 FUEL SYSTEM SFI
26 COOLING SYSTEM
30 MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM
41 TRANSFER GEARBOX
44 AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
51 REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVE
54 FRONT AXLE AND...

01 - INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
Page
INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION 1..................................................................................................
DIMENSIONS 1.......................................................................................................
REFERENCES 1.....................................................................................................
REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS 1.......................................................................
POISONOUS SUBSTANCES...

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INFORMATION INTRODUCTION
This workshop manual covers Defender 4.0 V8i
vehicles only, and is designed to be used in
conjunction with the Defender 300TDi workshop
manual (LRL 0097ENG). Amendments and additional
pages will be issued to ensure that the manual covers
latest models. Amendments and additions will be
identified by the addition of a dated footer at the
bottom of the page.
This Workshop Manual is designed to assist skilled
technicians in the efficient repair and maintenance of
Land...

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INFORMATION FUEL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
The following information provides basic precautions
which must be observed if fuel is to be handled safely.
It also outlines the other areas of risk which must not
be ignored.
This information is issued for basic guidance only, and
in any case of doubt, appropriate enquiries should be
made of your local Fire Officer or Fire Department.
Fuel vapour is highly flammable and in confined
spaces is also very explosive and toxic and when
diluted with air...

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INFORMATION SYNTHETIC RUBBER
Many 0 ring seals, flexible pipes and other similar
items which appear to be natural rubber are made of
synthetic materials called Fluoroelastomers. Under
normal operating conditions this material is safe, and
does not present a health hazard. However, if the
material is damaged by fire or excessive heat, it can
break down and produce highly corrosive Hydrofluoric
acid which can cause serious burns on contact with
skin. Should the material be in a burnt or...

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INFORMATION ACCESSORIES AND CONVERSIONS
DO NOT FITunapproved accessories or conversions,
as they could affect the safety of the vehicle.
Land Rover will not accept liability for death, personal
injury, or damage to property which may occur as a
direct result of the fitting of non-approved conversions
to the vehicle.
WHEELS AND TYRES
WARNING: DO NOT replace the road
wheels with any type other than genuine
Land Rover wheels which are designed for
multi-purpose on and off road use and have...

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INFORMATION JACKING
The following instructions must be carried out before
raising the vehicle off the ground.
1.Use a solid level ground surface.
2.Apply parking brake.
3.Select 1st gear in main gearbox.
4.Select Low range in transfer gearbox.
CAUTION: To avoid damage occurring to
the under body components of the vehicle
the following jacking procedures must be
adhered to.
DO NOT POSITION JACKS OR AXLE STANDS
UNDER THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS.
Body structure
Bumpers
Fuel lines
Brake lines...