Positioning:
Essential resource for Land Rover Defender owners and independent workshops aiming for self-sufficiency in repairs and maintenance.
Advantage:
Provides professional-level technical information typically available only to authorized repair facilities, enabling significant cost savings.
User Benefit:
Empowers users with the knowledge and specifications to perform repairs safely and effectively, ensuring optimal vehicle performance.
Content Focus:
Emphasizes detailed technical data, diagnostic procedures, and step-by-step repair guides.
Primary Coverage:
Comprehensive vehicle repair and maintenance
Scope:
Front to back of the vehicle
Estimated Page Count:
Varies based on specific edition, typically hundreds of pages for a comprehensive repair manual.
Type:
Supplementary Repair Manual / Workshop Manual
Language:
English (inferred from product description)
Format:
Likely printed, or a digital scan of a printed manual. (The description implies physical delivery.)
Engine:
Overhaul and rebuilding, engine performance, timing belt service procedures, firing orders
Drivetrain:
Transmission removal and installation, in-car servicing, U-joint and CV-joint service procedures
Brakes:
Brake servicing procedures, complete torque specifications
Suspension Steering:
Suspension, front-end and alignment procedures and specifications
Electrical Electronics:
Complete wiring diagrams, Computer diagnostic trouble tree charts
Cooling HVACt:
Air conditioning service and capacities
Fuel System:
Implied within engine performance and overhaul sections
Chassis Body:
Implied through front-to-back coverage and general repair procedures
Diagnostic:
Troubleshooting and diagnostics, Computer diagnostic trouble tree charts
Repair:
Engine overhaul and rebuilding, Transmission removal and installation, Brake servicing, Suspension servicing, U-joint/CV-joint service, General repair procedures
Maintenance:
Timing belt service procedures, Air conditioning service, Implied general servicing
Alignment:
Front-end and alignment procedures and specifications
Depth:
Depth illustrations and step-by-step explanations
Complexity:
Suitable for users with basic mechanical knowledge, aiming for 100% condition restoration.
Content Quality:
Includes illustrations, diagrams, technical specifications, and step-by-step explanations.
Digital Format Characteristics:
If digital, likely PDF with searchable text and printable pages.
Print Quality Characteristics:
Assumed to be high-quality, suitable for workshop use.
Binding Type:
Typically wire-bound or perfect-bound for workshop manuals to lay flat.
Paper Type:
Durable paper stock, often glossy or semi-glossy for diagrams.
Engine Code:
Likely derived from Rover's 'Gems' or 'T-series' engine families, specifically the 2.8i variant, which might be a modified or specific version of the Rover V8 or a specialized inline-6. (Without a specific model year, precise engine code is difficult to ascertain, but it's an inline-6, often the '2.8i' refers to the Rover 2.8i Power Injection engine developed with BMW for the Defender in certain markets.)
Configuration:
Inline-6 (Straight-6)
Displacement:
2.8 Liters (2797 cc)
Horsepower:
Approximately 134-165 HP (depending on specific tuning and market). Exact figures would be in the manual.
Torque:
Approximately 177-199 lb-ft (240-270 Nm). Exact figures would be in the manual.
Induction:
Fuel Injection (Power Injection, hence the 'i')
Fuel Type:
Unleaded Petrol (Gasoline)
Timing Belt Chain:
Timing Belt (as per 'TIMING BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES')
Transmission Type:
Manual Transmission is standard for most classic Defender models, but automatic was optional on some variants. Given the '2.8i' designation, it's often associated with specific export markets where an automatic transmission was available.
Optional Transmission Type:
Automatic Transmission (e.g., ZF 4HP22)
Transfer Case:
Permanent Four-Wheel Drive with lockable center differential (as is typical for Defender).
Body Styles:
Commonly 90 (short wheelbase), 110 (long wheelbase), 130 (extra-long wheelbase). Various body configurations: Station Wagon, Hardtop, Soft Top, Pickup.
Curb Weight:
Varies significantly by body style, but typically in the range of 1800-2300 kg (approx. 3968-5070 lbs).
Crash Test Ratings:
Older models typically lacked modern crash safety ratings due to their design era. Later models (post-2007) had improved safety structures, but the 2.8i would likely fall into an earlier generation.
Braking System:
Disc brakes front and rear. ABS was introduced on some later models/variants. Detailed specifications in manual.
Rollover Protection:
Roll-over protection, though design varies by body style and year.
Infotainment System:
Basic audio systems (radio/cassette/CD player) were common. Advanced infotainment systems were not a feature of this era Defender.
Driver Assistance Features:
Limited driver assistance systems for this model's era; ABS may have been available on later versions.
Connectivity Options:
Primarily limited to basic charging ports or accessory power outlets.
Oil Change Interval:
Typically 6,000-10,000 miles (10,000-16,000 km) or 12 months, whichever comes first. Exact specification in manual.
Timing Belt Replacement:
Crucial procedure detailed in manual. Intervals vary but are typically around 60,000-80,000 miles (100,000-130,000 km).
Engine Oil Type:
Likely 10W-40 or 10W-50 semi-synthetic or fully synthetic, meeting API SJ or higher specifications. Exact grade and API spec in manual.
Coolant Type:
Ethylene Glycol based antifreeze with corrosion inhibitors, typically a 50/50 mix with de-ionized water. Manual will specify approved types.
Transmission Fluid Type:
Manual: Typically GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil (e.g., SAE 75W-90 or 80W-90). Automatic: Specific ATF type, likely Dexron III/Mercon for older ZF units. Manual is essential for correct type.
Common Problems:
Rust/corrosion (especially chassis and body panels), wear on suspension components (bushings, ball joints), potential for gearbox/transfer case oil leaks, electrical gremlins, injector issues on older fuel systems. The manual provides solutions.
Heritage Statement:
Land Rover has a long-standing reputation for robust, go-anywhere off-road vehicles, pioneered by the Series I, II, and III, leading into the Defender.
Defender Evolution:
The Defender was launched in 1983 as a replacement for the Series V. It retained many of the utilitarian characteristics but featured coil springs (rather than leaf springs) and more modern powertrains, including the 2.8i variant which was primarily for export markets (like Brazil and South Africa) and often featured BMW-derived engines.
Production Period:
The Defender 2.8i variant was produced primarily from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s. The classic Defender line ceased production in 2016.
