fuel LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1999 Workshop Manual

CONTENTS
CONTENTS 1
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 01-1
How To Use This Manual................................................................................................................ 01-1
Repairs and Replacements ............................................................................................................. 01-2
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 01-2
Abbreviations and Symbols ............................................................................................................ 01-3
GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................................... 03-1
General Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 03-1
Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................................... 03-2
Environmental Precautions ............................................................................................................. 03-3
General Fitting Instructions ............................................................................................................. 03-6
Ball and Roller Bearings ................................................................................................................. 03-7
Oil Seals.......................................................................................................................................... 03-8
Joints and Joint Faces .................................................................................................................... 03-9
Locking Devices .............................................................................................................................. 03-9
Screw Threads ................................................................................................................................ 03-10
Bolt and Nut Identification ............................................................................................................... 03-11
Flexible Pipes and Hoses ............................................................................................................... 03-13
Rolling Road Testing....................................................................................................................... 03-15
Fuel Handling Precautions .............................................................................................................. 03-16
Electrical Precautions ..................................................................................................................... 03-17
Supplementary Restraint System Precautions ............................................................................... 03-18
SRS Component Replacement Policy ............................................................................................ 03-23
Air Conditioning System Precautions .............................................................................................. 03-24
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .................................................................................... 03-26
Body Repairs .................................................................................................................................. 03-27
GENERAL DATA ..................................................................................... 04-1
Engine - Td5 ................................................................................................................................... 04-1
Engine - V8 ..................................................................................................................................... 04-4
Fuel system - Td5 ........................................................................................................................... 04-8
Fuel system - V8 ............................................................................................................................. 04-8
Cooling system - Td5 ...................................................................................................................... 04-9
Cooling system - V8 ........................................................................................................................ 04-10
Clutch - Td5 .................................................................................................................................... 04-11
Clutch - V8 ...................................................................................................................................... 04-12
Manual gearbox - R380 .................................................................................................................. 04-13
Transfer box - LT230SE .................................................................................................................. 04-14
Automatic gearbox - ZF4HP22/24 .................................................................................................. 04-15
Rear axle......................................................................................................................................... 04-16
Front axle ........................................................................................................................................ 04-16
Steering........................................................................................................................................... 04-17
Suspension ..................................................................................................................................... 04-18
Brakes ............................................................................................................................................. 04-19
Wheels and tyres ............................................................................................................................ 04-20
Air conditioning ............................................................................................................................... 04-21
Electrical - Td5 ................................................................................................................................ 04-22
Electrical - V8 .................................................................................................................................. 04-22
Dimensions ..................................................................................................................................... 04-23
Weights ........................................................................................................................................... 04-24

CONTENTS
CONTENTS 3
MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 10-1
PROCEDURES
V8 engine underbonnet view .......................................................................................................... 10-1
Diesel underbonnet view ................................................................................................................. 10-2
Seats and seat belts ...................................................................................................................... 10-3
Lamps, horns and warning indicators ............................................................................................. 10-5
Wipers and washers ...................................................................................................................... 10-5
Handbrake .................................................................................................................................. 10-6
Alarm handset battery ..................................................................................................................... 10-6
Road wheels ................................................................................................................................... 10-6
Tyres .............................................................................................................................................. 10-6
Brake pads, discs and calipers ....................................................................................................... 10-6
Road wheel speed sensors ............................................................................................................. 10-7
Brake fluid ....................................................................................................................................... 10-7
Fuel filter - diesel engine ................................................................................................................. 10-7
Fuel filter sedimenter ...................................................................................................................... 10-7
Road wheels ................................................................................................................................... 10-8
Radiator/Intercooler ........................................................................................................................ 10-8
Ambient air Temperature and pressure sensor .............................................................................. 10-8
Doors, bonnet and fuel filler flap ..................................................................................................... 10-8
Air suspension intake filter .............................................................................................................. 10-9
Anti-freeze....................................................................................................................................... 10-9
Cooling system ............................................................................................................................... 10-9
Spark plugs - V8 engine.................................................................................................................. 10-10
Air cleaner - V8 engine ................................................................................................................... 10-10
Air cleaner and dump valve - diesel engine .................................................................................... 10-10
Auxiliary drive belt ........................................................................................................................... 10-11
Auxiliary drive belt - V8 engine ....................................................................................................... 10-11
Auxiliary drive belt - diesel engine .................................................................................................. 10-11
Fluid reservoirs ............................................................................................................................... 10-12
Steering box .................................................................................................................................... 10-13
Battery ............................................................................................................................................. 10-13
Intercooler - diesel engine............................................................................................................... 10-14
Engine oil - V8 engine ..................................................................................................................... 10-14
Engine oil - diesel engine ................................................................................................................ 10-15
Centrifuge rotor – diesel engine ...................................................................................................... 10-15
Engine oil filter - diesel engine ........................................................................................................ 10-16
Engine oil filter – V8 engine ............................................................................................................ 10-16
Manual gearbox .............................................................................................................................. 10-17
Automatic gearbox ......................................................................................................................... 10-18
Transfer box .................................................................................................................................... 10-19
Front and rear axle .......................................................................................................................... 10-20
Propeller shafts ............................................................................................................................... 10-20
Anti-roll bar links ............................................................................................................................. 10-22
ACE actuators ................................................................................................................................. 10-23
ACE filter ......................................................................................................................................... 10-23

CONTENTS
4CONTENTS
Brake hose, brake, fuel, ACE, clutch pipes and unions/electrical harnesses ................................ 10-24
Engine, gearbox, transfer box and axles ........................................................................................ 10-25
Exhaust system .............................................................................................................................. 10-25
Steering box and front suspension ................................................................................................. 10-25
Steering rod ball joints ................................................................................................................... 10-27
Dampers and SLS height sensors .................................................................................................. 10-27
Front and rear axle suspension links .............................................................................................. 10-28
Towing bracket ............................................................................................................................... 10-29
Engine mountings - V8 engine........................................................................................................ 10-30
Road/roller test ............................................................................................................................... 10-31

CONTENTS
6CONTENTS
EMISSION CONTROL - V8 ....................................................................... 17-2-1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Crankcase emission control system ............................................................................................... 17-2-1
Exhaust emission control ................................................................................................................ 17-2-2
Evaporative emission system component layout ............................................................................ 17-2-3
Evaporative emission system (with positive pressure leak detection) component layout (NAS only) 17-2-4
Evaporative emission system control diagram ............................................................................... 17-2-5
Secondary air injection system component layout.......................................................................... 17-2-6
Secondary air injection system control diagram ............................................................................. 17-2-8
Emission Control Systems .............................................................................................................. 17-2-9
Crankcase Emission Control System ............................................................................................. 17-2-10
Exhaust Emission Control System.................................................................................................. 17-2-11
Evaporative Emission Control System............................................................................................ 17-2-15
Secondary Air Injection System ...................................................................................................... 17-2-26
Crankcase Emission Control Operation.......................................................................................... 17-2-34
Exhaust Emission Control Operation .............................................................................................. 17-2-35
Evaporative Emission Control Operation ........................................................................................ 17-2-39
Secondary Air Injection System Operation ..................................................................................... 17-2-43
SAI System Fault Finding and Check Malfunctions ........................................................................ 17-2-44
REPAIRS
Canister - EVAP ............................................................................................................................ 17-2-51
Canister - EVAP - Models with Fuel Leak Detection Pump - up to 03MY ...................................... 17-2-52
Canister - EVAP - Models with Fuel Leak Detection Pump - from 03MY ....................................... 17-2-53
Valve - purge control ..................................................................................................................... 17-2-54
Solenoid - evap canister vent solenoid (CVS) valve ..................................................................... 17-2-55
Sensor - heated oxygen (HO2S) - pre-catalytic converter .............................................................. 17-2-56
Sensor - heated oxygen (HO2S) - post-catalytic converter ............................................................ 17-2-57
Control Valve - Secondary Air Injection (SAI) ............................................................................... 17-2-58
Reservoir - Vacuum - Secondary Air Injection (SAI) - up to 03MY ................................................. 17-2-58
Reservoir - vacuum - Secondary Air Injection (SAI) - from 03MY .................................................. 17-2-59
Pump - Air - Secondary Air Injection (SAI) ..................................................................................... 17-2-59
Air Manifold - LH - Secondary Air Injection (SAI) ........................................................................... 17-2-60
Air Manifold - RH - Secondary Air Injection (SAI) .......................................................................... 17-2-61
Solenoid - Vacuum - Secondary Air Injection (SAI) ...................................................................... 17-2-62
Pipe - Secondary Air Injection (SAI) .............................................................................................. 17-2-62
Pump - Fuel Leak Detection - up to 03MY...................................................................................... 17-2-64
Pump - fuel leak detection - from 03MY ......................................................................................... 17-2-64
Filter - fuel leak detection pump - up to 03MY ................................................................................ 17-2-65
Filter - fuel leak detection pump - from 03MY ................................................................................. 17-2-65

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FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - V8 ............................................................... 19-2-1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Fuel delivery system ....................................................................................................................... 19-2-1
Fuel tank and breather components (all except NAS) .................................................................... 19-2-2
Fuel tank and breather components (NAS) .................................................................................... 19-2-3
Description ...................................................................................................................................... 19-2-4
Operation ........................................................................................................................................ 19-2-10
ADJUSTMENTS
Fuel tank - drain .............................................................................................................................. 19-2-11
REPAIRS
Switch - inertia - fuel cut-off ............................................................................................................ 19-2-13
Pump - fuel .................................................................................................................................... 19-2-13
Tank - fuel ...................................................................................................................................... 19-2-15
Filler tube - fuel ............................................................................................................................. 19-2-16
Solenoid - fuel filler flap release...................................................................................................... 19-2-17
Switch - fuel filler flap release - up to 03MY ................................................................................... 19-2-17
Switch - fuel filler flap release - from 03MY .................................................................................... 19-2-18
COOLING SYSTEM - V8........................................................................... 26-2-1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Cooling system component layout .................................................................................................. 26-2-2
Cooling system coolant flow ........................................................................................................... 26-2-4
Description ...................................................................................................................................... 26-2-6
Operation ........................................................................................................................................ 26-2-10
ADJUSTMENTS
Drain and refill................................................................................................................................. 26-2-13
REPAIRS
Fan - viscous .................................................................................................................................. 26-2-15
Radiator ......................................................................................................................................... 26-2-15
Thermostat...................................................................................................................................... 26-2-18
Gasket - coolant pump .................................................................................................................. 26-2-19
MANIFOLDS AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS - V8......................................... 30-2-1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Exhaust manifold component layout ............................................................................................... 30-2-1
Inlet manifold component layout ..................................................................................................... 30-2-2
Exhaust system component layout ................................................................................................. 30-2-4
Description ...................................................................................................................................... 30-2-5
REPAIRS
Front pipe........................................................................................................................................ 30-2-7
Intermediate pipe/silencer .............................................................................................................. 30-2-8
Tail pipe .......................................................................................................................................... 30-2-9
Heat shield - brake servo - Without Secondary Air Injection .......................................................... 30-2-9
Heat shield - brake servo - With Secondary Air Injection .............................................................. 30-2-10
Gasket - inlet manifold - lower ........................................................................................................ 30-2-10
Gasket - exhaust manifold ........................................................................................................... 30-2-14
Gasket - inlet manifold - upper - Without Secondary Air Injection .................................................. 30-2-15
Gasket - inlet manifold - upper - With Secondary Air Injection ..................................................... 30-2-18

CONTENTS
CONTENTS 23
BODY SEALING MATERIALS ................................................................. 77-3-1
MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS
Materials applications ..................................................................................................................... 77-3-1
Approved materials ......................................................................................................................... 77-3-2
Application equipment..................................................................................................................... 77-3-4
CORROSION PREVENTION AND SEALING .......................................... 77-4-1
CORROSION PREVENTION
Cavity wax treatment areas and injection holes - 'A' post and sill ................................................... 77-4-1
Cavity wax treatment area and injection hole - fuel filler neck ........................................................ 77-4-2
Cavity wax treatment areas and injection holes - rear cross member ............................................ 77-4-3
Cavity wax treatment areas and injection holes - front door, rear door and tail door ...................... 77-4-4
Corrosion prevention....................................................................................................................... 77-4-6
SEALING
Body Sealing ................................................................................................................................... 77-4-9
Water leaks ..................................................................................................................................... 77-4-22
PAINTING ................................................................................................ 77-5-1
PROCEDURES
Panel preparation............................................................................................................................ 77-5-1
Paint preparation............................................................................................................................. 77-5-2
HEATING AND VENTILATION................................................................. 80-1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Heating and ventilation component layout ...................................................................................... 80-1
Fuel burning heater component layout ........................................................................................... 80-2
Description ...................................................................................................................................... 80-3
Operation ........................................................................................................................................ 80-13
REPAIRS
Heater control and fan switch ....................................................................................................... 80-15
Cables - heater control .................................................................................................................. 80-15
Servo - recirculation flap ............................................................................................................... 80-17
Switch - recirculation control ......................................................................................................... 80-18
Servo - air distribution control ........................................................................................................ 80-19
Servo - air temperature control ....................................................................................................... 80-20
Plenum Air Intake ........................................................................................................................... 80-21
Heater assembly - models without air conditioning ......................................................................... 80-22
Heater assembly - models with air conditioning .............................................................................. 80-24
Blower assembly ............................................................................................................................ 80-26
Motor - blower ............................................................................................................................. 80-27
Resistor pack - power resistor A/C ............................................................................................... 80-28
Heater matrix ................................................................................................................................ 80-29
Pipe - Heater - Feed ...................................................................................................................... 80-29
Pipe - Heater - Return .................................................................................................................... 80-30
Fuel burning heater - (FBH) - Td5................................................................................................... 80-31

INTRODUCTION
01-3
Abbreviations and Symbols
A Amperes
AAP Ambient Air Pressure
ABDC After Bottom Dead Centre
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ac Alternating current
A/C Air Conditioning
ACE Active Cornering Enhancement
ACEA Association of Constructors of
European Automobiles
AFR Air Fuel Ratio
AP Ambient Pressure
ASC Anti-shunt Control
ATC Air Temperature Control
ATDC After Top Dead Centre
BBDC Before Bottom Dead Centre
BBUS Battery Backed Up Sounder
BCU Body Control Unit
BDC Bottom Dead Centre
bhp Brake Horse Power
BP Boost Pressure
BPP Brake Pedal Position
BS British Standard
BTDC Before Top Dead Centre
C Celsius
CAN Controller Area Network
CD Compact Disc
CDC Centre Differential Control
CDL Central Door Locking
CD - ROM Compact Disc - Read Only
Memory
CFC Chlorofluorocarbon
CHMSL Centre High Mounted Stop Lamp
CKP Crankshaft Position
CLV Calculated Load Value
cm Centimetre
cm
2Square centimetre
cm3Cubic centimetre
CMP Camshaft Position
CPP Clutch Pedal Position
CO Carbon Monoxide
CO
2Carbon Dioxide
CR Common Rail
CVS Canister Vent Solenoid
deg. Degree, angle or temperature
dia. Diameter
DIN Deutsche Industrie Normen
(German Industrial Standards)
dc Direct current
DCV Directional Control Valve
DOHC Double Overhead Camshaft
DTI Dial Test Indicator
DFM Dual Mass Flywheel
DVD Digital Versatile Disc
EACV Electronic Air Control Valve EAT Electronic Automatic
Transmission
EBD Electronic Brake pressure
Distribution
ECD European Community Directive
ECM Engine Control Module
ECT Engine Coolant Temperature
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDC Electronic Diesel Control
EEPROM Electronic Erasable
Programmable Read Only
Memory
EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EKA Emergency Key Access
EN European Norm
EOBD European On Board Diagnostics
ETC Electronic Traction Control
EUI Electronic Unit Injector
EVAP Evaporative Emission
EVR Electronic Vacuum Regulator
F Fahrenheit
FBH Fuel Burning Heater
FIP Fuel Injection Pump
FTC Fast Throttle Control
g Gramme or Gravity
hHour
hc High compression
HC Hydro Carbons
HDC Hill Descent Control
HDPE High Density Polyethylene
HFS Heated Front Screen
Hg Mercury
HO2S Heated Oxygen Sensor
HMW High Molecular Weight
HRW Heated Rear Window
ht/HT High tension
IACV Idle Air Control Valve
IAT Intake Air Temperature
ICE In-Car Entertainment
i.dia. Internal diameter
IDM Intelligent Driver Module
in3Cubic inch
ILT Inlet Throttle
ISO International Organisation for
Standardisation
k Thousand
kg Kilogramme
km Kilometre
km/h Kilometres per hour
kPa KiloPascal
KS Knock Sensor
lLitre
lbf.in Pounds force inches
lbf/in
2Pounds per square inch
lbf.ft Pounds force feet

GENERAL INFORMATION
03-1
GENERAL INFORMATION
General Precautions
Dangerous substances
Modern vehicles contain many materials and liquids
which if not handled with care can be hazardous to
both personal health and the environment.
WARNING: Many liquids and other substances
used in motor vehicles are poisonous and should
under no circumstances be consumed and
should, as far as possible, be kept from contact
with the skin. These liquids and substances
include acid, anti-freeze, asbestos, brake fluid,
fuel, windscreen washer additives, lubricants,
refrigerants and various adhesives.
Always read carefully the instructions printed on
labels or stamped on components and obey them
implicitly. Such instructions are included for
reasons of your health and personal safety.
Never disregard them.
Synthetic rubber
Many 'O' rings, seals, hoses, flexible pipes and other
similar items which appear to be natural rubber, are
in fact, 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 heating, it can break down and
produce highly corrosive Hydrofluoric acid.
Contact with Hydrofluoric acid can cause serious
burns on contact with skin. If skin contact does occur:
lRemove any contaminated clothing
immediately.
lIrrigate effected area of skin with a copious
amount of cold water or limewater for 15 to 60
minutes.
lObtain medical assistance immediately.
Should any material be in a burnt or overheated
condition, handle with extreme caution and wear
protective clothing (seamless industrial gloves,
protective apron etc.).
Decontaminate and dispose of gloves immediately
after use.Lubricating oils
Avoid excessive skin contact with used lubricating
oils and always adhere to the health protection
precautions.
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact with
used engine oil. Used engine oil contains
potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin cancer or other serious skin
disorders.
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact with
mineral oil. Mineral oils remove the natural fats
from the skin, leading to dryness, irritation and
dermatitis.
Health protection precautions
The following precautions should be observed at all
times.
lWear protective clothing, including impervious
gloves where practicable.
lAvoid prolonged and repeated contact with oils,
particularly used engine oils.
lDo not put oily rags in pockets.
lAvoid contaminating clothes (particularly those
next to the skin) with oil.
lOveralls must be cleaned regularly. Discard
heavily soiled clothing and oil impregnated
footwear.
lFirst aid treatment should be obtained
immediately for open cuts and wounds.
lApply barrier creams before each work period to
help prevent lubricating oil from contaminating
the skin.
lWash with soap and water to ensure all oil is
removed (proprietary skin cleansers and nail
brushes will help).
lUse moisturisers after cleaning; preparations
containing lanolin help replace the skin's natural
oils which have been removed.
lDo not use petrol/gasoline, kerosene, diesel
fuel, oil, thinners or solvents for cleaning skin.
lWhere practicable, degrease components prior
to handling.
lIf skin disorders develop, obtain medical advice
without delay.
lWear eye protection (e.g. goggles or face
shield) if there is a risk of eye contamination.
Eye wash facilities should be provided in close
vicinity of the work area.

GENERAL INFORMATION
03-3
Environmental Precautions
General
This section provides general information which can
help to reduce the environmental impacts from the
activities carried out in workshops.
Emissions to air
Many of the activities that are carried out in
workshops emit gases and fumes which contribute to
global warming, depletion of the ozone layer and/or
the formation of photochemical smog at ground
level. By considering how the workshop activities are
carried out, these gases and fumes can be
minimised, thus reducing the impact on the
environment.
Exhaust fumes
Running car engines is an essential part of workshop
activities and exhaust fumes need to be ventilated to
atmosphere. However, the amount of time engines
are running and the position of the vehicle should be
carefully considered at all times, to reduce the
release of poisonous gases and minimise the
inconvenience to people living nearby.
Solvents
Some of the cleaning agents used are solvent based
and will evaporate to atmosphere if used carelessly,
or if cans are left unsealed. All solvent containers
should be firmly closed when not needed and
solvent should be used sparingly. Suitable
alternative materials may be available to replace
some of the commonly used solvents. Similarly,
many paints are solvent based and the spray should
be minimised to reduce solvent emissions.
Refrigerant
It is illegal to release any refrigerants into the
atmosphere. Discharge and replacement of these
materials from air conditioning units should only be
carried out using the correct equipment.
Checklist
Always adhere to the following.
Engines:
ldon't leave engines running unnecessarily;
lminimise testing times and check where the
exhaust fumes are being blown.
Materials:
lkeep lids on containers of solvents;
lonly use the minimum quantity;
lconsider alternative materials;
lminimise over-spray when painting. Gases:
luse the correct equipment for collecting
refrigerants;
ldon't burn rubbish on site.
Discharges to water
Most sites will have two systems for discharging
water: storm drains and foul drains. Storm drains
should only receive clean water, foul drains will take
dirty water.
The foul drain will accept many of the normal waste
waters such as washing water, detergents and
domestic type wastes, but oil, petrol, solvent, acids,
hydraulic oil, antifreeze and other such substances
should never be poured down the drain. If in any
doubt speak to the Water Company first.
Every precaution must be taken to prevent spillage of
oil, fuel, solvents etc. reaching the drains. All
handling of such materials must take place well away
from the drains and preferably in an area with a kerb
or wall around it, to prevent discharge into the drain.
If a spillage occurs it should be soaked up
immediately. Having a spill kit available will make
this easier.
Additional precautions
Check whether the surface water drains are
connected to an oil water separator, this could
reduce the pollution if an incident was to occur. Oil
water separators do need regular maintenance to
ensure effectiveness.
Checklist
Always adhere to the following.
Disposal:
lnever pour anything down a drain without first
checking that it is environmentally safe to do so,
and that it does not contravene any local
regulations or bye-laws;
l have oil traps emptied regularly.
Spillage prevention:
lstore liquids in a walled area;
lmake sure that taps on liquid containers are
secure and cannot be accidentally turned on;
lprotect bulk storage tanks from vandalism by
locking the valves;
ltransfer liquids from one container to another in
an area away from open drains;
lensure lids are replaced securely on containers;
lhave spill kits available near to points of storage
and handling of liquids.

GENERAL INFORMATION
03-4
Spill kits
Special materials are available to absorb a number of
different substances. They can be in granular form,
ready to use and bought in convenient containers for
storage. Disposal of used spill-absorbing material is
dealt with in 'Waste Management' section.
Land contamination
Oils, fuels and solvents etc. can contaminate any soil
that they are allowed to contact. Such materials
should never be disposed of by pouring onto soil and
every precaution must be taken to prevent spillage
reaching soil. Waste materials stored on open
ground could also leak, or have polluting substances
washed off them that would contaminate the land.
Always store these materials in suitable skips or
other similarly robust containers.
Checklist
Always adhere to the following.
lDon't pour or spill anything onto the soil or bare
ground;
ldon't store waste materials on bare ground, see
'Spillage prevention' list.
Legal compliance
Some sites may have a discharge consent for
effluent discharge to the foul drain for a car wash etc.
It is important to know what materials are allowed in
the drain and to check the results of any monitoring
carried out by the Water Company.
Where paint-spraying operations are carried out it
may be necessary to apply to the Local Authority for
an air emissions licence to operate the plant. If such
a licence is in operation, additional precautions will
be necessary to comply with the requirements, and
the results of any air quality monitoring must be
checked regularly.
Checklist
Always adhere to the following.
lKnow what legal consents and licences apply to
the operations;
lcheck that the emissions and discharges
comply with legal requirements.
Local issues
A number of environmental issues will be of
particular concern to residents and other neighbours
close to the site. The sensitivity of these issues will
depend on the proximity of the site and the layout
and amount of activity carried on at the site.
Noise is a major concern and therefore
consideration should be given to the time spent
carrying out noisy activities and the location of those
activities that can cause excessive noise. Car alarm testing, panel beating, hammering and
other such noisy activities should, whenever
possible, be carried out indoors with doors and
windows shut or as far away from houses as
possible.
Running vehicle engines may be an outside activity
which could cause nuisance to neighbours because
of both noise and smell.
Be sensitive to the time of day when these activities
are carried out and minimise the time of the noisy
operation, particularly in the early morning and late
evening.
Another local concern will be the smell from the
various materials used. Using less solvent, paint
and petrol could help prevent this annoyance.
Local residents and other business users will also be
concerned about traffic congestion, noise and
exhaust fumes, be sensitive to these concerns and
try to minimise inconvenience from deliveries,
customers and servicing operations.
Checklist
Always adhere to the following.
lIdentify where the neighbours who are likely to
be affected are situated;
lminimise noise, smells and traffic nuisance;
lprevent litter by putting waste in the correct
containers;
lhave waste skips emptied regularly.
Use of resource
Another environmental concern is the waste of
materials and energy that can occur in day to day
activities.
Electricity for heating, lighting and compressed air
uses resources and releases pollution during its
generation.
Fuel used for heating, running cars or vans and
mobile plant is another limited resource which
consumes large amounts of energy during its
extraction and refining processes.
Water has to be cleaned, piped to site and disposed
of; all of which creates more potential pollution.
Oil, spares, paint etc., have all produced pollution in
the process of manufacture and they become a
waste disposal problem if discarded.