Land Rover Discovery: Standard Workshop Practices
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When working on a vehicle in the workshop always make sure that:
Where practicable, the parking brake is applied and the wheels are
securely chocked to prevent the vehicle moving forwards or backwa
COMPONENT REMOVAL
Whenever possible, clean components and the surrounding area before
removal.
Blank off openings exposed by component removal.
Following disconnection, seal fuel, oil or hydraulic
All gaskets should be installed dry unless stated otherwise. Always apply the
specified lubricant to O-rings and install O-rings using the fingers only.
Use gasket removal spray and/or plastic scrape
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Check the tyre's sidewall before
inflation. If there are any cracks,
bumps, or similar damage, do not
attempt to inflate the tyre. Do not
stand directly beside the tyre
while the compressor is pumping.
Watch the tyre's sidewall. If any
cracks, bumps, or similar damage
appear, switch off th
Thermostat housing
Heater element
Temperature sensor
The electric thermostat independently controls the engine coolant flow to
the cylinder head and cylinder block, improving engine warm-up times. The
thermostat contains a wax expansion element. Inside the wax element is a
heater element. Whe