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Range Rover Classic 3.5 V8 carburettor maintenance

Range Rover Classic (1970–96) · 1970–1985

Launched 1970 as a two-door; four-door from 1981. Permanent 4WD and coil springs from launch. Built 1970–1985, 3.5 L Rover V8, twin carburettors (130–135 bhp), LT95 4-speed with integral transfer box and lockable centre diff (to 1982); then 5-speed LT77 or 3-speed automatic.

Service schedule

Every routine job for a Range Rover Classic 3.5 V8 carburettor with its normal interval, whichever comes first. Tap a job for the step-by-step guide, parts and tools.

JobSystemEvery
Engine oil & filter changeEngine6,000 mi / 6 months
Air filter elementFuel & air12,000 mi / 1 yr
Plugs, leads & ignition timingIgnition12,000 mi / 1 yr
Twin carburettor balance & damper oilFuel & air12,000 mi / 1 yr
Fan / auxiliary belt checkCooling12,000 mi / 1 yr
Coolant drain, flush & refillCooling2 yrs
Grease propshaftsDriveline6,000 mi / 6 months
Check swivel housings & sealsAxles12,000 mi / 1 yr
Check gearbox, transfer & axle oil levelsTransmission12,000 mi / 1 yr
Change gearbox & transfer box oilTransmission24,000 mi / 2 yrs
Change front & rear axle oilAxles24,000 mi / 2 yrs
Steering & power steering checkSteering12,000 mi / 1 yr
Inspect pads, discs & brake hosesBrakes12,000 mi / 1 yr
Adjust transmission handbrakeBrakes12,000 mi / 1 yr
Brake & clutch fluid changeBrakes2 yrs
Suspension bushes, arms & dampersSuspension12,000 mi / 1 yr
Wheel bearings & hub sealsAxles24,000 mi / 2 yrs
Chassis & bulkhead inspection, rust-proofingBody & chassis1 yr
Annual safety inspectionSafety1 yr
Monthly walk-round checksSafetymonthly

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