fuel LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1995 Owner's Manual

07GENERAL FITTING REMINDERS
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INFORMATION FUEL SYSTEM HOSES
CAUTION: All fuel hoses are made up of
two laminations, an armoured rubber outer
sleeve and an inner viton core. If any of
the fuel system hoses have been disconnected, it
is imperative that the internal bore is inspected to
ensure that the viton lining has not become
separated from the amoured outer sleeve. A new
hose must be fitted if separation is evident.
METRIC BOLT IDENTIFICATION
1.An ISO metric bolt or screw, made of steel and
larger than 6 mm in diameter can be identified by
either of the symbols ISO M or M embossed or
indented on top of the head.
2.In addition to marks to identify the manufacture,
the head is also marked with symbols to indicate
the strength grade, e.g. 8.8, 12.9 or 14.9, where
the first figure gives the minimum tensile
strength of the bolt material in tens of kgf/mm
2.
3.Zinc plated ISO metric bolts and nuts are
chromate passivated, a gold-bronze colour.
METRIC NUT IDENTIFICATION
1.A nut with an ISO metric thread is marked on
one face or on one of the flats of the hexagon
with the strength grade symbol 8, 12 or 14.
Some nuts with a strength 4, 5 or 6 are also
marked and some have the metric symbol M on
the flat opposite the strength grade marking.
2.A clock face system is used as an alternative
method of indicating the strength grade. The
external chamfers or a face of the nut is marked
in a position relative to the appropriate hour
mark on a clock face to indicate the strength
grade.
3.A dot is used to locate the 12 o'clock position
and a dash to indicate the strength grade. If the
grade is above 12, two dots identify the 12
o'clock position.
KEYS AND KEYWAYS
1.Remove burrs from edges of keyways with a fine
file and clean thoroughly before attempting to
refit key.
2.Clean and inspect key closely; keys are suitable
for refitting only if indistinguishable from new, as
any indentation may indicate the onset of wear.
TAB WASHERS
1.Fit new washers in all places where they are
used. Always fit a new tab washer.
2.Ensure that the new tab washer is of the same
design as that replaced.

LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
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INFORMATION Propeller shaft Front
and RearNLGI - 2 Multi-purpose Lithium based GREASE
Lubrication nipples
(hubs, ball joints
etc.)
Seat slides
Door lock striker
Brake and clutch
reservoirsBrake fluids having a minimum boiling point of 260°C (500°F) and complying with
FMVSS 116 DOT4
Engine coolant Use an ethylene glycol based anti-freeze (containing no methanol)
V8i, Tdi, Mpi with non-phosphate corrosion inhibitors suitable for use in aluminium engines to ensure
the protection of the cooling system against frost and corrosion in all seasons. Use one
part anti-freeze to one part water for protection down to -36°C (-33°F).
IMPORTANT: Coolant solution must not fall below proportions one part
anti-freeze to three parts water, i.e. minimum 25% anti-freeze in coolant otherwise
damage to engine is liable to occur. Or a maximum of 60%.
Battery lugs, Petroleum jelly.
Earthing surfacesNOTE: Do not use Silicone Grease
where paint has
been removed
Air Conditioning
System Refrigerant Use only refrigerant R134a
Compressor Oil Nippon Denso ND-oil8 Unipart ND-oil8
ABS Sensor Silicone grease: Staborags NBU - Wabco 830 502,0634
bush-rear Wacker chemie 704 - Wabco 830 502,0164
Kluber GL301
LUBRICATION PRACTICE
Use a high quality oil of the correct viscosity range and service classification in the engine during maintenance and
when topping up. The use of oil not to the correct specification can lead to high oil and fuel consumption and
ultimately to damaged components.
Oil to the correct specification contains additives which disperse the corrosive acids formed by combustion and
prevent the formation of sludge which can block the oilways. Additional oil additives should not be used. Always
adhere to the recommended servicing intervals.
WARNING: Many liquids and other substances used in motor vehicles are poisonous. They must
not be consumed and must be kept away from open wounds. These substances, among others,
include anti-freeze windscreen washer additives, lubricants and various adhesives.

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INFORMATION CAPACITIES
The following capacity figures are approximate and are provided as a guide only.
Capacities (approx.)* Litres Imp.Unit US unit
Engine sump oil
- 300Tdi models 5,8...................................................... 10.20 pt 12.30 pt
- V8i petrol models 3.9 6,1............................................ 10.70 pt 12.90 pt
- Mpi petrol models 4,90.................................................. 8.70 pt 10.40 pt
Extra when refilling after fitting new filter
- 300Tdi models 0,85...................................................... 1.50 pt 1.80 pt
- V8i petrol models 0,56.................................................. 1.00 pt 1.20 pt
- Mpi 0,4........................................................................ 0.70 pt 0.85 pt
Manual gearbox 2,67............................................................... 4.70 pt 5.70 pt
Automatic gearbox 9,1........................................................... 16.00 pt 19.20 pt
Transfer gearbox oil 2,30......................................................... 4.00 pt 4.90 pt
Front differential 1,70............................................................... 3.00 pt 3.60 pt
Rear differential 1,70................................................................ 3.00 pt 3.60 pt
Power steering box and reservoir LHD 2,90............................ 5.00 pt 6.00 pt
Power steering box and reservoir RHD 3,40............................ 6.00 pt 7.20 pt
Swivel pin housing oil (each) 0,35............................................ 0.60 pt 0.75 pt
Fuel tank usable fuel 89,0........................................................ 19.5 gall 23 gall
Cooling system
- 300Tdi models 11,50...................................................... 20.20 pt 24.30 pt
- V8i petrol models 11,30.................................................. 20.00 pt 23.90 pt
- Mpi 10,00........................................................................ 17.60 pt 21.00 pt
Washer bottle 7,0................................................................... 12.30 pt 14.80 pt
NOTE: * All levels must be checked by dipstick or level plugs as applicable. When draining oil
from the ZF automatic gearbox, oil will remain in the torque converter, refill to high level on
dipstick only.

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INFORMATION ANTI-FREEZE
ENGINE TYPE MIXTURE STRENGTH PERCENTAGE PROTECTION
CONCENTRATION LOWER
TEMPERATURE
LIMIT
V8i Engine One part anti-freeze
Diesel Engine 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 engine-53°F
CAUTION: Anti-freeze content must never be allowed to fall below 25% otherwise damage to the
engine is liable to occur. Also, anti-freeze content should not exceed 60% as this will greatly
reduce the cooling effect of the coolant.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Catalyst vehicles
Vehicles equipped with catalytic converter are designed to use ONLY unleaded fuel. Unleaded fuel must be used
for the emission control system to operate properly. Its use will also reduce spark plug fouling, exhaust system
corrosion and engine oil deterioration.
Using fuel that contains lead will result in damage to the emission control system and could result in loss of
warranty coverage. The effectiveness of the catalysts in the catalytic converters will be seriously impaired if leaded
fuel is used. The vehicle is equipped with an electronic fuel injection system, which includes two oxygen sensors.
Leaded fuel will damage the sensors, and will deteriorate the emission control system.
Regulations require that pumps delivering unleaded fuel be labelledUNLEADED.Only these pumps have nozzles
which fit the filler neck of the vehicle fuel tank.

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INFORMATION RECOMMENDED FUEL
Petrol engines
- with catalytic converter unleaded only, 95 RON (USA 90 CLC or AKI)................................................
- non catalytic, 9.35:1 compression ratio leaded 97 RON/unleaded 95 RON.......................
- non catalytic, 8.13:1 compression ratio leaded 90 RON/unleaded 95 RON.......................
- Australia minimum 91 RON unleaded......................................................................
Diesel engines
300Tdi Diesel fuel oil,distillate,diesel fuel, automotive gas or...........................................................................
Derv to British standard 2869, Class A1 or A2
Using fuel with an octane rating lower than stated above could seriously impair vehicle performance.
CAUTION: Do not use oxygenated fuels such as blends of methanol/ gasoline or ethanol/gasoline
(e.g. 'Gasohol'). Take care not to spill fuel during refuelling.

MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE VEHICLE EXTERIOR
CHECK/ADJUST HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT
Check/adjust headlamp and auxiliary alignment.
CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Use recognised wheel alignment equipment to
perform this check and adjustment.
See STEERING,
Adjustment, Front Wheel 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.
CHECK/TIGHTEN TOWING BRACKET FITTINGSINSPECT 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. Check brake
pads for oil contamination. If new brake pads required.
See BRAKES, Repair, Front Brake Pads
or.See BRAKES, Repair, Rear Brake Pads
WARNING: When renewing brake pads, it
is essential that only genuine components
with correct grade of lining are used.
Always fit new pads as complete axle sets, NEVER
individually or as a single wheel set. Serious
consequences could result from out of balance
braking due to mixing of linings.
Refit road wheels
Fit road wheels in original hub position. Secure in
position with wheel nuts, do not fully tighten wheel
nuts at this stage, lower vehicle and finally tighten
wheel nuts to correct torque.
Alloy wheels:
130 Nm.
Steel wheels:130 Nm.
LUBRICATE ALL HINGES, DOOR CHECK
MECHANISMS, BONNET [HOOD] CATCHES AND
FUEL FILLER FLAP

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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 - V8i CATALYST, Mpi
CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL FOR LEAKS - V8i
- CATALYST, Mpi
CHECK CONDITION OF HEATER PLUG WIRING
FOR FRAYING, CHAFING AND DETERIORATION -
Tdi
CHECK IGNITION WIRING
Check ignition wiring and high tension leads for
fraying, chafing and deterioration.
CLEAN DISTRIBUTOR CAP - V8i
The electronic ignition employs a Lucas 35DLM8
distributor.
Internal operating parts of distributor are pre-set at
factory and do not normally require resetting.
Adjustments should only be made if unit is known to
be faulty or damaged. Distributor maintenance
consists of following items.
1.Clean outer surfaces of distributor cap to remove
dirt, grease etc.
2.Unclip cap, check cap for cracks.
3.Wipe inside cap with lint free cloth.
4.Check rotor arm, cap and flash shield tracking.
DO NOT DISTURB clear plastic insulating
cover (flash shield) which protects magnetic
pick-up module.
LUBRICATE DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR SPINDLE - V8i
Apply a spot of clean engine oil into rotor spindle after
rotor arm has been removed.
CLEAN/ADJUST SPARK PLUGS - V8i CATALYST
RENEW SPARK PLUGS V8i - V8i CATALYST
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.

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MAINTENANCE
CHECK/ADJUST VALVE CLEARANCES. - Tdi
Valve adjustment.See GENERAL SPECIFICATION
DATA, Information, 300 Tdi Engine
RENEW FUEL FILTER ELEMENT - Tdi
Drain off water and sediment
CAUTION: It is essential that any water
and sediment in fuel filter is drained off, as
water in fuel can result in damage to
injection pump.
1.Hold a small receptacle beneath drain cock.
Unscrew the drain cock half a turn.
2.Drain off water and sediment.
3.Tighten the drain cock immediately fuel starts to
flow from drain cock.
NOTE: Any delay in tightening drain cock
when fuel starts to flow could possibly
mean bleeding fuel system.
Renew fuel filter element
1.Clean area around filter, place a container
beneath.
2.Unscrew filter, a quantity of fuel will be released,
and discard filter.
3.Wet seal of new filter with fuel.
4.Screw new filter into position.
5.Ensure that drain cock is secure.
RENEW AIR CLEANER ELEMENT V8i CATALYST
Mpi - Tdi - V8i NON CATALYST
To renew air cleaner element - V8i, Mpi,Tdi
See FUEL SYSTEM, Repair, Air Cleaner

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MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATE PROPELLER SHAFT SLIDING , AND
UNIVERSAL JOINTS
1.Clean all grease nipples on front and rear
propeller shafts.
2.Using a low pressure hand grease gun, apply
recommended grease, to grease nipples at front
and rear propeller shaft universal and sliding
joints.
NOTE: The rear propeller shaft flexible
coupling is not fitted with a grease nipple.
CHECK VISUALLY BRAKE, FUEL, CLUTCH
PIPES/UNIONS FOR CHAFING LEAKS AND
CORROSION
CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR LEAKS,
SECURITY AND DAMAGE
CHECK FOR FLUID LEAKS FROM POWER
STEERING AND SUSPENSION SYSTEMS,
HYDRAULIC PIPES AND UNIONS FOR CHAFING
AND CORROSION
CHECK/TIGHTEN STEERING UNIT AND STEERING
ROD BALL JOINT FIXINGS, CHECK CONDITION
OF OF BALL JOINTS AND DUST COVERS
Ball joints are lubricated for their normal life during
manufacture and require no further lubrication. This
applies ONLY if rubber boot has not been dislodged
or damaged. Joints should be checked at specified
mileage intervals but more frequently if vehicle is used
under arduous conditions.
1.Check for wear in joints by moving ball joint up
and down vigorously. If free movement is
apparent fit a new joint assembly.

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MAINTENANCE
CHECK/TIGHTEN FRONT AND REAR AXLE
SUSPENSION LINK FIXINGS, CHECK CONDITION
OF MOUNTING RUBBERS
DRAIN FUEL SEDIMENTER - Tdi
Fuel sedimenter
The sedimenter is attached to left-hand side of
chassis frame near fuel tank. It increases the working
life of the fuel filter by removing larger droplets of
water and larger particles of foreign matter from fuel.
Drain off water
1.Loosen drain plug, allow water to run out.
Tighten plug immediately pure diesel fuel starts
to flow.
RENEW FUEL FILTER
WARNING: Ensure that fuel handling
precautions given in Section 01 -
Introduction regarding fuel handling are
strictly adhered to when carrying out following
instructions.
See INTRODUCTION, Information,
Fuel Handling Precautions
WARNING: The spilling of fuel is
unavoidable during this operation. Ensure
that all necessary precautions are taken to
prevent fire and explosion.
1.Depressurise fuel system.
See FUEL SYSTEM,
Repair, Depressurising Fuel System
2.The fuel line filter is located on right hand
chassis side member forward of fuel tank filler
neck. Access to filter is gained through right
hand rear wheel arch.
3.Thoroughly clean area around hose connections
to prevent ingress of foreign matter into fuel
system.
4.Loosen two fuel unions and remove hoses from
filter canister.
5.Release securing bolt and bracket, remove filter
from chassis side member.
6.Fit a new filter observing direction of flow arrow
on canister.
7.Fit inlet and outlet hoses. Tighten to
30 Nm.
8.Refit fuel pump relay.
9.Reconnect battery negative lead.
10.Recode radio.
11.Start engine and inspect hose connections for
fuel leaks.