Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 Discovery Series II - Workshop Manual - 1999MY ON - 6th Edition - NAS02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 INTRODUCTION32 33 GENERAL INFORMATION34 35 GENERAL DATA36 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS37 38 TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS39 40 LIFTING AND TOWING41 CAPACITIES, FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS42 43 44 MAINTENANCE45 46 ENGINE - V847 48 EMISSION CONTROL - V849 50 ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - V851 FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - V852 53 COOLING SYSTEM - V854 55 MANIFOLDS AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS - V856 57 58 59 CLUTCH - V860 61 MANUAL GEARBOX - R38062 63 TRANSFER BOX - LT230SE64 65 66 AUTOMATIC GEARBOX - ZF4HP22 - 2467 PROPELLER SHAFTS68 69 REAR AXLE70 71 72 73 74 75 FRONT AXLE76 77 78 79 STEERING80 FRONT SUSPENSION81 82 83 REAR SUSPENSION84 85 86 87 BRAKES88 RESTRAINT SYSTEMS89 90 DOORS91 EXTERIOR FITTINGS92 93 INTERIOR TRIM COMPONENTS94 SCREENS95 96 97 SEATS98 99 SUNROOF100 CHASSIS AND BODY DIMENSIONS101 102 103 104 PANEL REPAIRS105 106 107 108 BODY SEALING MATERIALS109 110 111 112 113 CORROSION PREVENTION AND SEALING114 PAINTING115 HEATING AND VENTILATION116 117 AIR CONDITIONING118 119 WIPERS AND WASHERS120 CHARGING AND STARTING121 122 LIGHTING123 BODY CONTROL UNIT124 125 126 ALARM SYSTEM AND HORN127 128 WINDOWS129 IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT130 HARNESSES131 DRIVING AIDS132 NAVIGATION SYSTEM133 INSTRUMENTS
Land Rover Discovery II51 · FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - V8
51 · Engine

FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - V8 (Description): DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (page 4 of 6)

Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery II
Section
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - V8Description · page 4 of 6
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FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - V8

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

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Fuel pump

The fuel pump assembly comprises a top cover which locates the fuel pressure regulator, electrical connector and 
fuel pipe coupling. The top cover is attached to a plastic cup shaped housing by two metal springs. The housing 
locates the pump and the fuel gauge sender unit.

The lower part of the housing is the swirl pot, which maintains a constant fuel level at the fuel pick-up. A feed pipe 
from the pump to the coupling connection and a return pipe from the regulator connect between the top cover and the 
housing.

A coarse filter is attached to the base of the housing and prevents the ingress of large contaminants into the swirl pot. 
A gauze filter prevents particles entering the fuel pump.

Surrounding the pump is a large fine paper filter element which further protects the fuel pressure regulator, engine 
and injectors from particulate contamination. The paper filter is not a serviceable item and removes the requirement 
for an external in-line filter.

A non-return valve is located in the base of the housing. When the fuel tank is full, fuel pressure keeps the valve lifted 
from its seat allowing fuel to flow into the swirl pot. As the tank level reduces, the fuel pressure in the tank reduces 
causing the valve to close. When the valve is closed fuel is retained in the swirl pot, ensuring that the swirl pot remains 
full and maintains a constant supply to the fuel pump.

A four pin electrical connector is located on the top cover of the pump and provides power feed and return for fuel 
pump and fuel gauge rotary potentiometer operation. A single quick release coupling connects the fuel feed pipe to 
the outer top surface of the pump. 

Two metal springs are attached to the top cover and the housing of the pump. When the pump is installed it seats on 
the lower surface inside the tank. The springs exert a downward pressure on the pump and ensure that the pump is 
located positively at the bottom of the fuel tank.

The fuel pump has a maximum current draw of 6.5 A at 12.5 V.

On NAS vehicles with vacuum type EVAP system leak detection capability only, the fuel pump top cover is fitted with 
an On Board Diagnostics (OBD) pressure sensor. This sensor has a three pin electrical connector which provides a 
connection between the sensor and the ECM. The sensor is sealed in the top cover with an 'O' ring and secured with 
a clip. The sensor monitors tank pressure during OBD tests of the fuel evaporation system integrity. A hose is 
connected to the sensor and is routed across the top of the fuel tank and terminates at the top of the fuel filler tube. 
The pipe is open to atmosphere and provides atmospheric pressure for the sensor operation.
 

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Fuel pressure regulator
The fuel pressure regulator is located in the underside of the top cover. The regulator is sealed with two 'O' rings and 
retained with a clip.

The regulator is connected to the fuel feed pipe at the top of the pump housing and maintains the fuel pump delivery 
pressure to 3.5 bar (50 lbf.in

2

). When the fuel delivery pressure exceeds 3.5 bar (50 lbf.in

2

), the regulator opens and 

relieves excess pressure back to the swirl pot via a return pipe. The regulator ensures that the fuel rails and injectors 
are supplied with a constant pressure.

The fuel pump delivery pressure and pressure regulator operating pressure can be checked using a Schraeder type 
valve located at the rear of the engine on the fuel rail. The valve allows the pump delivery pressure to be measured 
using a suitable gauge and an adaptor and hose which are special tools.

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