Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 4.0 & 4.6 Litre V8 Engine - 4th Edition02 03 04 05 INFORMATION06 07 08 GENERAL DATA09 10 11 12 TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS13 SERVICE TOOLS14 15 16 17 18 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION19 20 21 OVERHAUL
Land Rover Engine Overhaul Manual v8 4.0 4.621 · OVERHAUL
21 · General

Sump - refit (page 2 of 3)

Make
Land Rover
Model
Engines Engine Overhaul Manual v8 4.0 4.6
OVERHAULSump - refit · page 2 of 3
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9. Fit sump drain plug and tighten to 45 Nm (33

lbf.ft).

10. Fit dipstick.

Later engines fitted with cast alloy sump

1. Remove all traces of gasket and sealant from

the sump and cylinder block using a plastic
scraper. Ensure bolt holes in cylinder block are
clean and dry.

2. Apply a 5 mm (0.2 in) wide bead of sealant,

Part number STC 50550 across the cylinder
block to front cover joint and cylinder block to
rear main bearing cap joints. Apply a globule of
the sealant to the ends of the cruciform seals.

3. Position a new gasket, fitted dry, to the sump

ensure that the locating tags are correctly
positioned.

4. Fit sump taking care not to damage sealant

beads.

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