Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 3.5, 3.9 & 4.2 V8 Engine Overhaul Manual - 2nd Edition02 03 04 05 INFORMATION06 07 08 GENERAL DATA09 10 11 12 TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS13 14 SERVICE TOOLS15 16 17 18 19 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION20 21 22 23 OVERHAUL
Land Rover V8 Engine 3.5 3.9 4.223 · OVERHAUL
23 · General

Cylinder head - inspection

Make
Land Rover
Model
Engines V8 Engine 3.5 3.9 4.2
Section
Cylinder head - inspection
OVERHAULCylinder head - inspection
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ENGINE

6

OVERHAUL

Valves and springs - remove

1. Remove spark plugs.

2. Using valve spring compressor LRT-12-034 or

a suitable alternative, compress valve spring.

3. Remove 2 collets.

4. Release spring compressor and remove valve,

valve spring cap and valve spring.

5. Repeat above operations for remaining valves.

CAUTION: Keep valves, springs, caps and
collets in fitted order.

6. Remove and discard valve stem oil seals.

Cylinder head - inspection

1. Clean all traces of gasket material from

cylinder head using a plastic scraper.

2. Check core plugs for signs of leakage and

corrosion, replace as necessary. Apply sealant,
Part number STC 50552 to threads of threaded
core plugs.

3. Check gasket face of each cylinder head for

warping, across centre and from corner to
corner:
Maximum warp = 0.05 mm (0.002 in)

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