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Land Rover Discovery 2 4.0 V8 specs and manuals
Discovery 2 (1998–2004) · 1998–2004
Model data
| Built | 1998–2004 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0 L Rover V8 |
| Gearbox & 4WD | 5-speed R380 or 4-speed automatic; LT230 transfer box |
| Wheelbases | 100 in |
| Notes | 1998–2004. SLS and ACE on many versions. |
Fluids & capacities
| Engine oil | 10W-40 semi-synthetic (API SH or better) |
|---|---|
| Oil capacity | ≈5.8 L including filter |
| Coolant | ≈11–12.8 L, 50% antifreeze with an aluminium-safe inhibitor; never let the mix get weak (the block and heads are aluminium) |
| Air filter | Paper element |
| Main gearbox | R380 5-speed: MTF 94, ≈2.4 L · or ZF 4HP22/24 automatic: ATF Dexron III |
| Transfer box | LT230: 75W-90 synthetic, ≈2.3 L |
| Differentials | EP90 / 80W-90 hypoid to API GL-4, ≈1.7 L each axle |
| Swivel housings | EP90, ≈0.35 L each side; later vehicles one-shot grease |
| Steering | Power steering: ATF Dexron III. ACE (if fitted) has its own reservoir and fluid: never mix them |
| Brakes | DOT4, minimum boiling point 260 °C |
| Clutch hydraulics | DOT4 |
| Land Rover service schedule | Land Rover: 12,000 miles / 12 months. Bulkhead changes the oil every 6,000 miles: the 4.0 V8 is very sensitive to oil and coolant condition. |
Settings & torque figures
| Contact breaker gap | Electronic ignition: no points |
|---|---|
| Spark plugs | NLP100320 (genuine), gap per the handbook |
| Valve clearances | Hydraulic, no adjustment |
| Wheel nut torque | Alloy wheels ≈130 Nm (96 lbf ft); steel ≈108 Nm (80 lbf ft) |
Service part numbers
| Oil filter | ERR3340 |
|---|---|
| Fuel filter | ESR4065 |
| Air filter | LR027408 |
| Spark plugs | NLP100320 |
| Sump plug | LSF100040L |
| Auxiliary belt | ERR6899 (no A/C, no ACE) · ERR6898 (A/C, no ACE) · ERR6897 (ACE, no A/C) · ERR6896 (A/C and ACE) |
| Belt tensioner | ERR6439 |
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