LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1999 Repair Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
03-26
Precautions for refrigerant recovery, recycling
and recharging
When the air conditioning system is recharged, any
existing refrigerant is first recovered from the system
and recycled. The system is then charged with the
required weight of refrigerant and volume of
refrigerant oil.
WARNING: Refrigerant must always be recycled
before re-use to ensure that the purity of the
refrigerant is high enough for safe use in the air
conditioning system.
Recycling should always be carried out with
equipment which is design certified by
Underwriter Laboratory Inc. for compliance with
SAE J1991. Other equipment may not recycle
refrigerant to the required level of purity.
A R134a Refrigerant Recovery Recycling
Recharging Station must not be used with any
other type of refrigerant.
Refrigerant R134a from domestic and
commercial sources must not be used in motor
vehicle air conditioning systems.
CAUTION: The system must be evacuated
immediately before recharging commences.
Delay between evacuation and recharging is not
permitted.
Air Conditioning Compressor
Replacement
A new compressor is supplied filled with a full charge
(X cm3) of refrigerant oil.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS
AND SEALANTS, Capacities.A calculated quantity
of oil must be drained from the new compressor
before fitting. To calculate the quantity of oil to be
drained:
1Remove the drain plug from the old
compressor.
2Invert the compressor and gravity drain the oil
into a calibrated measuring cylinder. Rotate the
compressor clutch to ensure the compressor is
completely drained.
3Note the quantity of oil drained (Y cm
3).
4Calculate the quantity of oil to be drained from
the new compressor using the following
formula:
X cm
3 — (Y cm3 + 20 cm3) = Q cm3
5Remove the drain plug from the new
compressor and drain Q cm3 of oil. Fit and
tighten the compressor drain plug.

GENERAL INFORMATION
03-27
Body Repairs
General
Body shells are of welded construction and bolted to
a chassis frame. Front and rear sections of the shell
are designed as 'energy absorbing' zones. This
means they are designed to deform progressively
when subjected to impact in order to minimise the
likelihood of injury to vehicle occupants.
It is essential that design dimensions and strength
are restored in accident rectification. It is important
that neither structural weakness nor excessive local
stiffness are introduced into the vehicle during body
repair.
Repairs usually involve a combination of operations
ranging from straightening procedures to renewal of
individual panels or panel assemblies. The repairer
will determine the repair method and this decision will
take into account a balance of economics between
labour and material costs and the availability of repair
facilities in both equipment and skills. It may also
involve considerations of the vehicles' downtime,
replacement vehicle availability and repair turn-
around time.
It is expected that a repairer will select the best and
most economic repair method possible, making use
of the facilities available. The instructions given are
intended to assist a skilled body repairer by
expanding approved procedures for panel
replacement. The objective is to restore the vehicle
to a safe running condition by carrying out a repair
which is as close as is feasible to original standard.
The results should not advertise to the experienced
eye that the vehicle has been damaged, although the
repair might not be identical in all respects to the
original factory build. Commercial bodyshop repair
facilities cannot always duplicate methods of
construction used during production.
Operations covered in this Manual do not include
reference to testing the vehicle after repair. It is
essential that work is inspected and suspension
geometry checked after completion. Where
necessary a road test of the vehicle should be carried
out, particularly where safety-related items are
concerned.
Where major units have been disconnected or
removed it is necessary to ensure that fluid levels are
checked and topped up where necessary. It is also
necessary to ensure that the repaired vehicle is in a
roadworthy condition in respect of tyre pressures,
lights, washer fluid etc. Body repairs often involve the removal of mechanical
and electrical units and associated wiring. Where
necessary, refer to the relevant section of the
Workshop Manual for removal and refitting
instructions.
Taking into consideration the differences in body
styles, suspension systems and engine and
transmission layouts, the location of the following
components as applicable to a particular vehicle is
critical:
lFront suspension upper damper mountings on
RH and LH chassis longitudinals.
lFront suspension or sub frame mountings.
lEngine mountings on RH and LH chassis
longitudinals.
lRear suspension upper damper mountings on
RH and LH chassis longitudinals.
lRear suspension mountings or lower pivots.
Additional points which can be used to check
alignment and assembly are:
lInner holes in cross member - side - main floor.
lHoles in front bulkhead.
lHoles in rear longitudinals.
lHoles in rear lower panels.
Apertures for windscreen, rear screen, bonnet and
doors can be measured and checked using the
dimensional information provided and also by
offering up an undamaged component as a gauge.
Straightening
Whenever possible, structural members should be
cold straightened under tension. Do not attempt to
straighten with a single pull but rework the damaged
area using a series of pulls, releasing tension
between each stage and using the opportunity to
check alignment.
Body jig
Unless damage is limited to cosmetic panels, all
repair work to body members must be carried out on
a body jig, to ensure that impact damage has not
spread into more remote parts of the structure.
Mounting on a jig will also ensure that the
straightening and panel replacement procedures do
not cause further distortion.
If original dimensions cannot be satisfactorily
restored by these methods, damaged structural
members should be replaced. Damaged areas
should be cut away using a high speed saw, NOT an
oxy-acetylene torch.
As a rule, body dimensions are symmetrical about
the centre line. A good initial check for distortion is
therefore to measure diagonally and to investigate
apparent differences in dimensions.

GENERAL INFORMATION
03-28
Inspection
Every accident produces individual variations in
damage. Each repair is influenced by the extent of
the damage and the facilities and equipment
available for its rectification.
Most accident damage can be visually inspected and
the approximate extent of damage assessed.
Sometimes deformation will extend beyond the
directly damaged area, and the severity of this must
be accurately established so that steps can be taken
to restore critical body components to their original
dimensions. An initial check can be carried out by
means of drop checks or, preferably, trammels.
Gauges are available which will accurately check for
body twist.

GENERAL DATA
04-1
GENERAL DATA
Engine - Td5
General
Type 2.5 litre in-line direct injection diesel, turbocharged and intercooled
Cylinder arrangement 5 in-line, No. 1 cylinder at front of engine
Bore 84.450 mm (3.3248 in)
Stroke 88.950 mm (3.5020 in)
Capacity 2498 cm
3 (152.5 in3)
Firing order 1 - 2 - 4 - 5 - 3
Compression ratio 19.5 : 1
Direction of rotation Clockwise viewed from the front of the engine
Dimensions:
⇒ Length 766 mm (30.1 in)
⇒ Width 708 mm (27.8 in)
⇒ Height 788 mm (31.0 in)
Injection timing Controlled by ECM
Injectors:
⇒ Make/Type Lucas EV1/Dual stage
⇒ Injector operating pressures:
Pre EU3 models:
⇒ Initial opening pressure 270 bar (3915 lbf.in
2)
⇒ Fully opened pressure 440 bar (6380 lbf.in
2)
⇒ Maximum pressure 1560 bar (22620 lbf.in
2)
EU3 models:
⇒ Initial opening pressure 270 bar (3915 lbf.in
2)
⇒ Fully opened pressure 440 bar (6380 lbf.in
2)
⇒ Maximum pressure 1750 bar (25375 lbf.in
2)
Maximum governed speed 4850 rev/min
Maximum overrun speed 5460 rev/min
Idle speed:
⇒ Manual gearbox 740 ± 50 rev/min
⇒ Automatic gearbox 760 ± 50 rev/min
Glow plugs Beru 12 V. Four plugs in cylinders 1, 2, 3 and 4
Turbocharger Garrett GT 20
Emissions standard:
⇒ Pre EU3 models ECD 2
⇒ EU3 models ECD 3
Valve timing
Inlet valves:
⇒ Opens 14° BTDC
⇒ Closes 33° ABDC
Exhaust valves:
⇒ Opens 57° BBDC
⇒ Closes 14° ATDC

GENERAL DATA
04-2
Lubrication
Type Wet sump, pressure fed
Pump type Eccentric rotor, crankshaft driven integral with stiffener plate.
Filter type:
⇒ Primary Centrifuge filter
⇒ Secondary Disposable canister with full flow by-pass
Pressure at idle (Cold) 3.0 bar (43.5 lbf.in
2)
Pressure at 3500 rev/min (Hot) 1.5-3.0 bar (21.75-43.5 lbf.in
2)
Relief valve opening pressure 4.0 bar (58 lbf.in
2)
Low oil pressure switch opening pressure 0.2-0.6 bar (3.0-8.8 lbf.in
2)
Crankshaft
Main journal diameter 61.9875-62.0125 mm (2.4404-2.4414 in)
Crankpin journal diameter 53.99-54.01 mm (2.125-2.131 in)
End float 0.020 - 0.250 mm (0.0008 - 0.0098 in)

Main bearings
Quantity 6 (5 main, 1 thrust)

Pistons
Type Graphite compound skirt with combustion chamber in crown
Clearance in cylinder bore.
Measured at bottom of skirt, 90° to gudgeon pin0.172-0.206 mm (0.007-0.008 in)
Diameter
(Measured at right angles to gudgeon pin and 40.0 mm
(1.5 in) from bottom of skirt)84.270-85.254 mm (3.321-3.361 in)
Gudgeon pins Fully floating, offset towards piston thrust side
Piston rings
Type: 2 compression, 1 oil control
⇒ Upper compression ring Barrel edge, chrome plated
⇒ Lower compression ring Taper faced
⇒ Oil control ring Bevelled ring with spring
New ring to groove clearance:
⇒ Upper compression Not measured
⇒ Lower compression 0.050-0.082 mm (0.002-0.003 in)
⇒ Oil control 0.050-0.082 mm (0.002-0.003 in)
Piston ring fitted gap in cylinder bore:
⇒ Upper compression 0.30-0.45 mm (0.0118-0.0177 in)
⇒ Lower compression 0.40-0.60 mm (0.0157-0.0236 in)
⇒ Oil control 0.25-0.40 mm (0.0098-0.0157 in)
Camshaft
Bearings 6
Drive Duplex chain
End float 0.06-0.16 mm (0.002-0.006 in)

Tappets
Type Hydraulic lash adjusters with followers

GENERAL DATA
04-3
Valves
Stem diameter:
⇒ Exhaust 6.905 ± 0.008 mm (0.271 ± 0.0003 in)
⇒ Inlet 6.915 ± 0.008 mm (0.272 ± 0.0003 in)
Head diameter:
⇒ Exhaust 31.7 mm (1.25 in)
⇒ Inlet 34.7 mm (1.37 in)
Seat face angle:
⇒ Exhaust 45°
⇒ Inlet 30°
Valve face angle:
⇒ Exhaust 44° 48' ±12'
⇒ Inlet 29° 48' ±12'

Valve springs
Type Parallel, single coil

GENERAL DATA
04-4
Engine - V8
General
Cylinder arrangement 90° V8, numbered from the front of the engine:
⇒ Left bank cylinders 1, 3, 5 and 7
⇒ Right bank cylinders 2, 4, 6 and 8
Bore 94.00 mm (3.70 in)
Stroke:
⇒ 4.0 litre
⇒ 4.6 litre71.04 mm (2.80 in)
81.92 mm (3.22 in)
Capacity:
⇒ 4.0 litre
⇒ 4.6 litre3950 cm
3 (241 in3)
4554 cm3 (278 in3)
Firing order 1 - 8 - 4 - 3 - 6 - 5 - 7 - 2
Compression ratio:
⇒ Low - 4.0 litre 8.23:1
⇒ High - 4.0 and 4.6 litre 9.35:1
Direction of rotation Clockwise viewed from the front of the engine
Maximum power - 4.0 litre:
⇒ Low compression ratio 132 kW (177 bhp) at 4750 rev/min
⇒ High compression ratio - UK/Japan/ROW 136 kW (182 bhp) at 4750 rev/min
⇒ High compression ratio - NAS 140 kW (187 bhp) at 4750 rev/min
Maximum power - 4.6 litre 162 kW (217 bhp) at 4750 rev/min
Maximum engine speed:
⇒ Continuous5000 rev/min
⇒ Intermittent 5250 rev/min
Weight (fully dressed, wet)
⇒ Manual 194 Kg (435 lb)
⇒ Automatic 179 Kg (402 lb)
Dimensions:
⇒ Length - Manual 767 mm (30.2 in) (Including fan)
⇒ Length - Automatic 777 mm (30.5 in) (Including fan and drive plate)
⇒ Width 652 mm (25.7 in)
⇒ Height 746 mm (29.4 in)
Spark plugs:
⇒ Make/Type - 4.0 litre Champion RC11 PYP B4
⇒ Make/type - 4.6 litre Champion RN11 YCC
⇒ Gap - 4.0 and 4.6 litre 1.00 ± 0.05 mm (0.040 ± 0.002 in) Non-adjustable
Coils:
⇒Make Bosch 0221 503 407
⇒Type Twin coils
Fuel injection system:
⇒Make Bosch Motronic 5.2.1 Type 4146
⇒Type Multiport fuel injection, electronically controlled with electro-
mechanical injectors

GENERAL DATA
04-5
Idle speed:
⇒ All loads off 660 ± 50 rev/min
⇒ Base idle speed Non-adjustable
⇒ Idle air control (IAC) valve position Checked via TestBook
CO at idle:
⇒ Catalyst vehicles 0.5 %
⇒ Non-catalyst vehicles 0.5 - 1.0 %
Valve timing
Inlet valves:
⇒ Opens 28° BTDC
⇒ Closes 77° ABDC
Exhaust valves:
⇒ Opens 66° BBDC
⇒ Closes 39° ATDC
Fuel grade:
⇒ High compression catalyst vehicles 95 RON minimum unleaded
⇒ Low compression catalyst vehicles 91 RON minimum unleaded
⇒Non-catalyst vehicles 97 RON leaded
Lubrication
Type Wet sump, pressure fed
Pump type Crankshaft driven eccentric rotor
Oil filter Disposable canister with full flow by-pass
Pressure at idle - minimum 0.7 bar (10 lbf.in
2)
Pressure at 2000 rev/min (hot) 3.4 bar (50 lbf.in
2)
Relief valve opening pressure 3.4 bar (50 lbf.in
2)
Low oil pressure switch opening pressure 0.24-0.41 bar (3.5-6.0 lbf.in
2)
Crankshaft
Main journal diameter 63.487 - 63.500 mm (2.4995 - 2.520 in)
Crankpin journal diameter 55.500 - 55.513 mm (2.20 - 2.22 in)
End float 0.08 - 0.26 mm (0.003 - 0.010 in)
Maximum ovality 0.040 mm (0.002 in)
Main bearings
Quantity 5
Material Glacier Vandervell / AS 15
Diametrical clearance 0.015 - 0.016 mm (0.00059 - 0.00063 in)
Connecting Rods
Type Horizontally split big-end, plain small end
Distance between centres 155.120 - 155.220 mm (6.1071 - 6.1110 in)
Big-end bearings
Quantity 8
Material Glacier Vandervell GPL 2120/AS 124A
Diametrical clearance 0.015 - 0.016 mm (0.00059 - 0.00063 in)
End float 0.15 - 0.35 mm (0.0006 - 0.0138 in)

GENERAL DATA
04-6
Gudgeon pins
Diameter 23.995 - 24.000 mm (0.9447 - 0.9449 in)
Clearance in piston 0.006 - 0.015 mm (0.00024 - 0.00059 in)
Fit in connecting rod Press fit
Length 60.00 - 60.50 mm (2.362 - 2.382 in)
Pistons
Type Solid skirt, elliptical open end with offset gudgeon pin
Material Aluminium AE413P
Clearance in cylinder bore.
Measured 10 mm (0.4 in) from bottom of skirt, 90° to
gudgeon pin.0.015 - 0.045 mm (0.001 - 0.002 in)
Diameter - Grade A 93.970 - 93.985 mm (3.6996 - 3.7002 in)
Diameter - Grade B 93.986 - 94.001 mm (3.7002 - 3.7008 in)
Piston rings
Type: 2 compression, 1 oil control
⇒ Top compression ring Barrel faced nitrided steel
⇒ 2nd compression ring Tapered spherical
⇒ Oil control ring 3 piece AE Conoform
Piston ring fitted gap in cylinder bore:
⇒ Top compression ring gap 0.3 - 0.5 mm (0.012 - 0.020 in)
⇒ 2nd compression ring gap 0.40 - 0.65 mm (0.016 - 0.026 in)
⇒ Oil control ring gap 0.38 - 1.40 mm (0.015 - 0.055 in)
Piston ring width:
⇒ Top compression ring width 1.21 - 1.23 mm (0.0476 - 0.0484 in)
⇒ 2nd compression ring width 1.478 - 1.490 mm (0.0582 - 0.0587 in)
⇒ Oil control ring width 3.00 mm (0.1181 in)
Piston ring to groove clearance:
⇒ 1st and 2nd compression rings 0.05 - 0.10 mm (0.002 - 0.004 in)
Camshaft
Bearings 5
Drive Chain, 9.52 mm (0.3748 in) pitch x 54 pitches
End float 0.075 - 0.25 mm (0.002 - 0.010 in)
Tappets
Type Hydraulic self adjusting
Outside diameter 21.386 - 21.407 mm (0.8420 - 0.8427 in)

GENERAL DATA
04-7
Valves
Stem diameter:
⇒ Inlet 8.664 - 8.679 mm (0.3411 - 0.3417 in)
⇒ Exhaust – 4.0 litre up to engine nos. 55D 05677A;
56D 50787A; 97D 05504A
⇒ Exhaust – 4.0 litre from engine nos. 55D 05678A;
56D 50788A; 97D 05505A and all 4.6 litre8.651 - 8.666 mm (0.3406 - 0.3412 in)
8.641 to 8.656 mm (0.340 to 0.341 in)
Head diameter:
⇒ Inlet 39.75 - 40.00 mm (1.5650 - 1.5748 in)
⇒ Exhaust 34.227 - 34.481 mm (1.3475 - 1.3575 in)
Seat face angle:
⇒ Inlet 46° 25' - 46° 00'
⇒ Exhaust 46° 25' - 46° 00'
Valve face angle:
⇒ Inlet 45° 00' - 45° 30'
⇒ Exhaust 45° 00' - 45° 30'
Valve springs
Free length 48.8 mm (1.92 in)
Fitted length 40.93 mm (1.61 in)