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Range Rover Classic 3.5 / 3.9 / 4.2 V8 fuel injection specs and manuals
Range Rover Classic (1970–96) · 1985–1996
Model data
| Built | 1985–1996 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3.5 L V8 fuel injection (1985–89), 3.9 L (1989–95), 4.2 L in the long-wheelbase LSE (1992–94) |
| Gearbox & 4WD | 5-speed manual (LT77, R380 from 1994) or ZF 4-speed automatic; Borg Warner chain-drive or LT230 transfer box with viscous coupling |
| Wheelbases | 100 in · 108 in (LSE) |
| Notes | Electronic air suspension on the LSE and the 1993–95 Vogue SE. Production of the Classic ended in 1996. |
Fluids & capacities
| Engine oil | 10W-40 or 15W-40 semi-synthetic (API SG/SH or better); 20W-50 on high-mileage engines |
|---|---|
| Oil capacity | ≈5.7–6.5 L including filter (fill to the dipstick) |
| 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 | LT77 5-speed (ATF Dexron IID, ≈2.2 L), R380 from 1994 (ATF Dexron IID, ≈2.4 L) or ZF 4HP22 4-speed automatic: ATF Dexron IID, ≈8.5–9.1 L from dry (a drain and filter change takes about 4 L) |
| Transfer box | Borg Warner 13-61 chain-drive box with viscous coupling: ATF Dexron IID, ≈1.7 L · or gear-driven LT230: 80W-90, ≈2.8 L. Identify yours before buying oil |
| 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, no routine top-up) |
| Steering | Power steering: ATF Dexron II/III, ≈2.9 L system |
| Brakes | DOT4, minimum boiling point 260 °C |
| Clutch hydraulics | DOT4 (shares or has its own reservoir; check yours) |
| Service note | Lucas 14CUX hot-wire fuel injection from 1990 (flapper-type airflow meter before). The ECU stores fault codes on the 14CUX: a code reader saves hours. |
Settings & torque figures
| Contact breaker gap | Electronic ignition: no points |
|---|---|
| Spark plugs | 3.5 EFI: Champion RN9YC (ERR743) or RN12YC (ETC7244) · 3.9 catalyst: BP5ES type (GSP4382) · 4.2: RN11YC (ERR3799); gap 0.72–0.88 mm |
| Valve clearances | Hydraulic, no adjustment |
| Timing | Firing order 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 |
| Wheel nut torque | Alloy wheels ≈108–130 Nm; check the figure for your wheels in the handbook |
Service part numbers
| Oil filter | ERR3340 |
|---|---|
| Fuel filter | ESR4065 |
| Air filter | RTC4683 (to VIN LA647644) or ESR1445 (from MA647645) |
| Spark plugs | ERR743 / ETC7244 / GSP4382 / ERR3799 |
| Automatic gearbox filter / O-ring (ZF 4HP22) | RTC4653 / RTC4276 |
| Sump plug | UAM2957 (washer UAM2857) |
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