Land Rover 4x4s: Gasoline and Diesel Engines - Service and Repair Manuals

Land Rover V8 Petrol Engines Overhaul Manual - 3.5, 3.9, 4.0, 4.2 & 4.6 Litres

Official factory workshop manual for the overhaul of Land Rover V8 petrol engines.

Versions:
- 3.5, 3.9 and 4.2 litre (installed in the Land Rover Discovery up to 1996, Defender up to 1997 and Range Rover Classic)
- 4.0 and 4.6 litre (installed in the Land Rover Discovery since 1996, Defender since 1997 and New Range Rover).

This is the same technical manual that was used in the Land Rover dealer's workshop at the time. Land Rover reference: LRL 004, LRL 164.

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How to Power Tune Rover V8 Engines for Road & Track

Everything you could want top know about increasing the performance and reliability of the Rover V8 engine which has been in production since 1967.
Derived from a Buick design, the engine first appeared in the Rover P5B of 1967, but continued in use through subsequent Rover models: P6 and SD1.
Not only a favourite of kit car builders, the Rover V8 also appeared in Morgans, TVRs, Land Rovers, Range Rovers, MGB V8 and the Leyland P76 in Australia.

Covers all Rover 3.5, 3.9, 4.0 & 4.6 litre engines from 1967 to date.

Coverage includes:
- limitations of standard components
- short block preparation/clearances
- solving the oiling & main cap problems of pre- 94 cylinder blocks
- full details of cylinder head modifications
- optimising ignition settings
- exhaust system requirements
- Holley, Weber & SU carburettor/inlet manifold options
- camshaft & valve train requirements
- modifications for racing
- modifications for road use.

Land Rover 300 Tdi Diesel Engine & Transmission - Overhaul Manual

Official factory workshop manual for overhaul of the Land Rover 300 Tdi diesel engine, the corresponding R380 gearbox and LT230T transfer case, such as mounted in some versions of the Classic Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery and Defender.

This is the same technical manual that was used in the Land Rover dealer's workshop at the time. Land Rover references: LRL 0070, LRL 0003, LRL 0081.

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Tuning and Modifying the Rover V8 Engine

This is the ultimate book for any enthusiast or professional who is tuning or modifying the Rover V8 engine. This essential read covers all aspects of tuning this versatile and much-loved engine, with an emphasis on selecting the correct combination of parts for your vehicle and its intended use.

Topics cover:
- the short engine
- cylinder head modifications and aftermarket cylinder heads
- camshaft and valve-train
- intake and exhaust systems
- cooling system
- carburettors and fuel injection
- distributor and distributor-less ignition systems
- engine management
- LPG conversions
- supercharging and turbo-charging.