coolant LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1999 Repair Manual

COOLING SYSTEM - V8
26-2-10 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Operation
Coolant flow - Engine warm up
Refer to illustration.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - V8, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Cooling system coolant flow.
During warm-up the coolant pump moves fluid through the cylinder block and it emerges from the inlet manifold outlet
pipe. From the outlet pipe, the warm coolant flow is prevented from flowing through the radiator because the
thermostat is closed. The coolant is directed into the heater circuit.
Some coolant from the by-pass pipe can pass through small sensing holes in the flow valve. The warm coolant enters
a tube in the thermostat housing and surrounds 90% of the thermostat sensitive area. Cold coolant returning from the
radiator bottom hose conducts through 10% of the thermostat sensitive area. In cold ambient temperatures the engine
temperature can be raised by up to 10°C (50°F) to compensate for the heat loss of the 10% exposure to the cold
coolant returning from the radiator bottom hose.
At engine idle speed, the by-pass valve is closed only allowing the small flow through the sensing holes. As the engine
speed increases above idle, the greater flow and pressure from the pump overcomes the light spring and opens the
by-pass flow valve. The flow valve opens to meet the engines cooling needs at higher engine speeds and prevents
excess pressure in the system. With the thermostat closed, maximum flow is directed through the heater circuit.
The heater matrix acts as a heat exchanger reducing coolant temperature as it passes through the matrix. Coolant
emerges from the matrix and flows into the coolant pump feed pipe and recirculated around the heater circuit. In this
condition the cooling system is operating at maximum heater performance.
Coolant flow - Engine hot
As the coolant temperature increases the thermostat opens. This allows some coolant from the outlet housing to flow
through the top hose and into the radiator to be cooled. The hot coolant flows from the left tank in the radiator, along
the tubes to the right tank. The air flowing through the fins between the tubes cools the coolant as it passes through
the radiator.
A controlled flow of the lower temperature coolant is drawn by the pump and blended with hot coolant from the by-
pass and the heater return pipes in the pump feed pipe. The pump then passes this coolant into the cylinder block to
cool the cylinders.

COOLING SYSTEM - V8
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 26-2-11
Viscous fan operation
A = Cold, B = Hot
1Drive plate
2Fan body
3Clearance
4Valve plate
5Valve
6Bi-metallic coil7Fluid seals
8Ball race
9Fluid chamber
10Reservoir
11Return port
When the engine is off and the fan is not rotating, the silicone fluid stabilises within the fluid chamber and the reservoir.
The fluid levels equalise due to the return port in the valve plate being open between the fluid chamber and the
reservoir. In this condition, when the engine is started, silicone fluid is present in the fluid chamber and causes drag
to occur between the drive plate and the body. This causes the fan to operate initially when the engine is started.
As the fan speed increases, centrifugal force and a scoop formed on the fluid chamber side of the valve plate, pushes
the silicone fluid through the return port in the valve plate into the reservoir. As the fluid chamber empties, the drag
between the drive plate and body is reduced, causing the drive plate to slip. This reduces the rotational speed of the
fan and allows it to 'freewheel'.
When the coolant temperature is low, the heat emitted from the radiator does not affect the bi-metallic coil. The valve
remains closed, preventing fluid escaping from the reservoir into the fluid chamber. In this condition the fan will
'freewheel' at a slow speed.
As the coolant temperature increases, the heat emitted from the radiator causes the bi-metallic coil to tighten. This
movement of the coil moves the valve to which it is attached. The rotation of the valve exposes ports in the valve plate
which allow silicone fluid to spill into the fluid chamber. As the fluid flows into the clearance between the annular
grooves in the drive plate and body, drag is created between the two components. The drag is due to the viscosity
and shear qualities of the silicone fluid and cause the drive plate to rotate the body and fan blades.
As the coolant temperature decreases, the bi-metallic coil expands, rotating the valve and closing off the ports in the
valve plate. When the valve is closed, centrifugal force pushes silicone fluid through the return port, emptying the fluid
chamber. As the fluid chamber empties, the drag between the drive plate and the body is reduced and the body slips
on the drive plate, slowing the rotational speed of the fan.

COOLING SYSTEM - V8
ADJUSTMENTS 26-2-13
ADJUST ME NTS
Drain and refill
$% 26.10.01
WARNING: Since injury such as scalding could
be caused by escaping steam or coolant, do not
remove the filler cap from the coolant expansion
tank while the system is hot.
Drain
1.Visually check engine and cooling system for
signs of coolant leaks.
2.Examine hoses for signs of cracking, distortion
and security of connections.
3.Position drain tray to collect coolant.
4.Remove expansion tank filler cap.
LH side
RH side
5.Remove drain plugs from LH and RH sides of
cylinder block and allow cooling system to
drain.6.Disconnect bottom hose from radiator and
allow cooling system to drain.
7.Disconnect top hose from thermostat and
position open end of hose below level of
coolant pump inlet, to allow coolant to drain
from the system.
Refill
1.Flush system with water under low pressure.
Do not use water under high pressure as it
could damage the radiator.
2.Apply Loctite 577 to cylinder block drain
plugs.Fit drain plugs to cylinder block and
tighten to 30 Nm (22 lbf.ft).
3.Connect bottom hose to radiator and top hose
to thermostat housing. Secure with hose clips.
4.Prepare coolant to required concentration.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS, Anti-Freeze
Concentration.

COOLING SYSTEM - V8
26-2-14 ADJUSTMENTS
5.Release top hose from retaining lugs on the fan
cowl, leaving the hose to rest on the lugs.
6.Remove bleed screw from top hose.
l'A' From 03 MY
l'B' Up to 03 MY
7.Unclip the bleed hose from the battery box.
8.Remove expansion tank from its mounting
bracket. Slowly fill the expansion tank with
coolant, approx. 4 litres (7 pt).
9.Raise the expansion tank approx. 20 cm (8 in)
vertically, coolant will drain into the system.
10.Refill the coolant expansion tank until a steady
flow of coolant is emitted from the bleed hole.
11.Fit the bleed screw then, with the expansion
tank still raised, continue filling the system until
the coolant level reaches the base of the
expansion tank filler neck.
12.Fit expansion tank filler cap, fit the expansion
tank to its mountings and clip the bleed hose to
the battery box.
13.Refit the top hose into its lugs on the fan cowl.
14.Start and run engine until normal operating
temperature is reached, and check for leaks.
15.Switch off engine and allow to cool.
16.Check for leaks and top-up coolant to cold level
mark on expansion tank

COOLING SYSTEM - V8
26-2-18 REPAIRS
Thermostat
$% 26.45.09
Remove
1.Drain cooling system.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - V8,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.
2.Remove viscous fan.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - V8, REPAIRS,
Fan - viscous.
3.Release 3 clips and disconnect coolant hoses
from thermostat.
4.Remove thermostat. Refit
1.Position thermostat, connect hoses and secure
with clips.
2.Fit viscous fan.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - V8, REPAIRS,
Fan - viscous.
3.Refill cooling system.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - V8,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.

COOLING SYSTEM - V8
REPAIRS 26-2-19
Gasket - coolant pump
$% 26.50.02
Remove
1.Remove auxiliary drive belt.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Belt - auxiliary drive.
2.Drain cooling system.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - V8,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.
3.Remove 3 bolts securing pulley to coolant
pump and remove pulley.
4.Release clip and disconnect feed hose from
coolant pump. 5.Remove 9 bolts securing coolant pump,
remove pump and discard gasket.
Refit
1.Clean coolant pump and mating face.
2.Fit new gasket and coolant pump to cylinder
block. Fit bolts and tighten to 24 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
3.Connect feed hose to coolant pump and secure
with clip.
4.Ensure mating faces of coolant pump pulley
and flange are clean. Fit pulley and tighten
bolts to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
5.Fit auxiliary drive belt.

+ CHARGING AND STARTING,
REPAIRS, Belt - auxiliary drive.
6.Refill cooling system.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - V8,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.

MANIFOLDS AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS - V8
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 30-2-3
1Upper manifold
2Bolt 5 off
3Bolt 1 off
4Gasket
5IAC Valve
6IAC valve hose 2 off
7Bolt 4 off
8Bolt 4 off
9Schraeder valve
10Injector 8 off
11Retaining clip 8 off
12Bolt 12 off
13Bolt 2 off
14Clamp 2 off
15Seal 2 off
16Lower manifold/engine gasket
17Coolant pipe18Bolt 3 off
19Bolt
20Heater return pipe
21Pipe connection
22Lower manifold
23Gasket
24Hose clip 2 off
25Throttle housing coolant hose
26Fuel rail
27Throttle housing
28Gasket
29Bolt 4 off
30Plenum
31Rocker cover breather hose connection
32Brake servo vacuum pipe connection
33Hose clip 4 off

MANIFOLDS AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS - V8
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 30-2-5
Description
General
The inlet manifold on the V8 engine is located on the top of the engine, between the cylinders. The manifold directs
intake air into the cylinders. The intake air is mixed with fuel delivered by the injectors prior to ignition in the cylinders.
The inlet manifold comprises three separate aluminium castings.
Two exhaust manifolds are used, one for each bank of four cylinders. Each exhaust manifold allows combustion
gases from the cylinders to leave the engine and directs them into the exhaust system.
The exhaust system is connected to each exhaust manifold and merges into one pipe midway along the underside of
the vehicle. A catalytic converter (where fitted) is located in the front pipe from each manifold. A silencer is installed
midway along the system and a second tail silencer is located at the rear of the vehicle.
Inlet manifold
The inlet manifold comprises three aluminium castings; a lower manifold, an upper manifold and a plenum. The inlet
manifold is located on the top of the engine and feeds air into the cylinders.
Lower manifold
The lower manifold is a one piece machined aluminium casting which locates in the vee on the top of the engine and
is secured to each cylinder head with six bolts per head. A one piece coated metal gasket seals the lower manifold to
each cylinder head and also serves as a cover for the cylinder block.
Eight injectors are fitted into the lower manifold, four on each side. Each injector is sealed in the manifold with O-ring
seals and retained in position by the fuel rails. A fuel rail is attached to each side of the manifold and secured with two
bolts.
Eight air intake ports are cast and machined on the top of the manifold, each port directing intake air into one cylinder.
These ports mate with matching ports in the upper manifold and are sealed with a coated metal gasket between the
two manifolds.
A cavity at the front of the manifold collects coolant flow from the engine. A coolant outlet pipe is sealed and attached
to the front of the manifold and provides for coolant to flow through the cavity in the casting to the radiator top hose.
A smaller port in the manifold also allows coolant to flow from the cavity to the heater matrix. The lower manifold also
locates the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor in a port in the front of the manifold.
Upper manifold
The upper manifold is a one piece machined aluminium casting. The manifold has eight ports on its lower face which
mate with the eight ports on the lower manifold. The joint between the upper and lower manifolds is sealed with a
coated metal gasket and secured with six bolts.
The manifold divides from the eight ports into eight branches, four on each side. Each set of four branches merge into
one gallery on each side of the manifold. Each gallery has an opening at its forward end which mates with the intake
plenum.
The upper manifold provides attachment for the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve and for brackets which retain pipes, plug
leads and throttle cables.
Inlet plenum
The plenum is mounted transversely on the front of the upper manifold. The plenum divides into two galleries which
connect with the galleries on the upper manifold. The plenum is secured to the upper manifold with four bolts and
sealed with a coated metal gasket.
The plenum provides attachment for the throttle housing, which is secured with four bolts and sealed with a coated
metal gasket. The plenum also has vacuum connections for brake servo, rocker cover breather and fuel vapour from
the charcoal canister. A port on the top of the plenum connects via a hose to the IAC valve.

MANIFOLDS AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS - V8
REPAIRS 30-2-15
Gasket - inlet manifold - upper - Without
Secondary Air Injection
$% 30.15.24
Remove
1.Release fixings and remove battery cover.
2.Disconnect battery earth lead.
3.Remove bonnet.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Bonnet.
4.Release MAF sensor harness from clip.
5.Loosen clips securing air intake hose. Release
and remove air intake hose.
Note: Pre 03 MY air intake hose illustrated.
6.Disconnect throttle and cruise control cables.
Release cables from abutment bracket and
position aside. 7.Disconnect EVAP pipe from inlet plenum.
8.Disconnect multiplug from throttle body.
9.Remove clip securing breather hose to throttle
body and release breather hose.
10.Position a drain tray beneath the engine to
collect coolant.
11.Release clips securing coolant hoses to
throttle body and disconnect hoses.

MANIFOLDS AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS - V8
30-2-16 REPAIRS
12.Disconnect brake servo vacuum pipe from inlet
plenum.
13.Disconnect breather hose from inlet plenum.
14.Remove bolt securing coolant rails.
15.Release engine harness from bulkhead clips
and position aside.
16.Remove 4 bolts securing ignition coils and
position ignition coils aside. 17.Release plug leads from upper manifold clips.
18.Disconnect multiplug from IACV.
19.Release and disconnect IACV hose.