How to Use the Information In This Section

DESCRIPTION
The following procedures for the overhaul of the V8 engine is designed for an engine on the bench with the gearbox, clutch, inlet manifold, exhaust manifolds, coolant pump, starter motor, alternator, and all other ancillary equipment removed.

Refer to the relevant sections for the removal of the above mentioned equipment

PROCEDURAL STEPS
Items numbers in the illustrations are referred to in the text.

Components and units are to overhauled in the sequence they appear in the procedure

Overhaul operations include reference to Service tool numbers and the associated illustration depicts the tool. Where usage is not obvious the tool is shown in use.

Operations also include reference to wear limits, relevant data, and specialist information and useful assembly details.

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES
WARNING: Procedures which must be followed precisely to avoid the possibility of injury.

CAUTION: Calls attention to procedures which must be followed to avoid damage to components.

NOTE: Gives helpful information.

REFERENCES
With the engine and gearbox assembly removed, the crankshaft pulley end of the engine is referred to as the front. References to RH and LH banks of cylinders are taken viewing from the flywheel end of the engine.

RETESTING/INSPECTION
Operations do not include reference to testing the vehicle after repair. It is essential that work is inspected and tested after completion and if necessary a road test of the vehicle is carried out particularly where safety related items are concerned.

DIMENSIONS
The dimensions quoted are to design engineering specification with Service Limits where applicable.

REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS
When replacement parts are required it is essential that only correct parts for the application are used.

Attention is particularly drawn to the following points concerning repairs and the installation of replacement parts and accessories:
^ Torque wrench setting figures given must be used.
^ Locking devices, where specified, must be installed.
^ If the efficiency of a locking device is impaired during removal it must be replaced.

SPECIFICATIONS
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, it should not be regarded as an infallible guide to current specifications of any particular vehicle.