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

Distributor - if fitted - refit

Make
Land Rover
Model
Engines V8 Engine 3.5 3.9 4.2
Section
Distributor - if fitted - refit
OVERHAULDistributor - if fitted - refit
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ENGINE

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OVERHAUL

7. Remove tool LRT-12-183.
8. Fit and tighten screw securing dipstick tube to

LH rocker cover.

9. Fit dipstick.

Distributor - if fitted - refit

1. Ensure timing pointer is aligned with 3

°

mark

on crankshaft pulley and No.1 piston is on the
compression stroke.

2. Engine numbers without suffix B: Position oil

pump drive shaft tongue at the ten to four
position.

3. Lubricate a new ’O’ ring with engine oil and fit

to distributor.

4. Turn distributor drive until rotor arm is

approximately 30

°

anti-clockwise from No.1

spark plug segment in distributor cap.

5. Insert distributor into timing cover, engage

drive gear and push distributor down until ’O’
ring enters bore; position distributor clamp on
stud.

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