Land Rover Freelander Overhaul Manual K-Series Engine

This overhaul manual is applicable to the 1.8 ’K’ Series engine fitted to the Land Rover Freelander up to 2001 Model Year. Overhaul procedures for engines fitted to vehicles from 2001 Model Year will be found in the Freelander Workshop Manual Part No. LRL0350. The engine is fitted with damp cylinder liners and has the following Serial No. prefixes:- J78 and J79.

How to use this manual
To assist in the use of this manual the section title is given at the top and the relevant sub-section is given at the bottom each page. To help readers find the information they need, the first page of each section is marked with a black tab which lines up with the corresponding tab on the title page. In addition the symbol at the top of each RH page identifies each section or group of sections.

Each section starts with a contents page, listing the information contained within. Some sections are divided into sub- sections such as Description and Operation, Adjustments, Repairs and Data, Torque and Tools. To assist filing of revised information each of the sub-sections is numbered from page 1.

Each Adjustment and Repair procedure is fully illustrated showing a number against each text item. Service tools are shown in use where usage is not obvious. The illustration appear before the text which refers to it. Adjustment and Repair operations also include relevant data, torque figures and useful assembly details.

Dimensions
The dimensions quoted are to design engineering specification with Service limits where applicable. During the period of running-in from new, certain adjustments may vary from the specification figures given in this manual. These will be reset by the Dealer at the First Service, and thereafter should be maintained at the figures specified in this manual.

REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS
When replacement parts are required it is essential that only Land Rover recommended parts are used. Attention is particularly drawn to the following points concerning repairs and the fitting of replacement parts and accessories.

Safety features and corrosion prevention treatments embodied in the car may be impaired if other than Land Rover recommended parts are fitted. In certain territories, legislation prohibits the fitting of parts not to the manufacturer’s specification. Torque wrench setting figures given in this Manual must be used. Locking devices, where specified, must be fitted. If the efficiency of a locking device is impaired during removal it must be renewed.

Owners purchasing accessories while travelling abroad should ensure that the accessory and its fitted location on the car conform to legal requirements. The Terms of the vehicle Warranty may be invalidated by the fitting of other than Land Rover recommended parts.

All Land Rover recommended parts have the full backing of the vehicle Warranty. Land Rover Dealers are obliged to supply only Land Rover recommended parts.