Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 02 WORKSHOP MANUAL SUPPLEMENT03 04 CONTENTS05 06 CONTENTS07 INFORMATION08 09 INTRODUCTION10 GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA11 ENGINE TUNING DATA12 GENERAL FITTING REMINDERS13 MAINTENANCE14 ENGINE15 EMISSION CONTROL16 ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM17 FUEL SYSTEM18 COOLING SYSTEM19 MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM20 CLUTCH21 MANUAL GEARBOX22 TRANSFER GEARBOX23 PROPELLER SHAFTS24 STEERING25 FRONT SUSPENSION26 REAR SUSPENSION27 BRAKES28 CHASSIS AND BODY29 PANEL REPAIRS30 AIR CONDITIONING31 WIPERS AND WASHERS32 ELECTRICAL33 INSTRUMENTS
Land Rover TD5 Defender14 · ENGINE
14 · Engine

CYLINDER HEAD - OVERHAUL (page 4 of 12)

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender TD5 Defender
ENGINECYLINDER HEAD - OVERHAUL · page 4 of 12
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ENGINE

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OVERHAUL

23. Remove 3 bolts and remove fuel connector

block from cylinder head.

24. Remove and discard gasket, ’O’ ring and fuel

filter.

25. Remove spacer block and gasket (if fitted).

Cylinder head and camshaft carrier - cleaning

1. Thoroughly clean cylinder head mating faces,

ensure oil and coolant passages are clear and
bolt holes are clean and dry.

CAUTION: Take care to ensure that EUI
drillings are clear.

2. Using suitable solvent, remove all traces of

sealant and gasket material.

CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers.

3. Remove all traces of oil from camshaft bearings

and journals.

4. Clean glow plug threads.

Cylinder head - Inspection

1. Check core plugs for signs of leakage and

corrosion, seal replacement plugs with Loctite
243.

2. Check cylinder head for warping across centre

and from corner to corner.
Maximum cylinder head warp = 0.1 mm (0.004
in).

CAUTION: Cylinder heads may not be
refaced, replace the head assembly if
warping exceeds the limit given.

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