🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Land Rover Model: Defender Engine Variant: 2.8i Generation Generation Code: Defender (typically refers to the classic Defender generations, specifically the Defender 110/90 series, 1983-2016) Codes Product Code: Supplementary Hand Book 👋 Introduction Market Position Positioning: Essential resource for Land Rover Defender owners and independent workshops aiming for self-sufficiency in repairs and maintenance. Competitive Analysis Advantage: Provides professional-level technical information typically available only to authorized repair facilities, enabling significant cost savings. Key Features 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. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Primary Coverage: Comprehensive vehicle repair and maintenance Scope: Front to back of the vehicle Page Count Estimated Page Count: Varies based on specific edition, typically hundreds of pages for a comprehensive repair manual. Manual Type Type: Supplementary Repair Manual / Workshop Manual Language Language: English (inferred from product description) Format Format: Likely printed, or a digital scan of a printed manual. (The description implies physical delivery.) 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered 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 Procedures Included 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 Technical Depth 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. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format Digital Format Characteristics: If digital, likely PDF with searchable text and printable pages. Print Quality Print Quality Characteristics: Assumed to be high-quality, suitable for workshop use. Binding Type Binding Type: Typically wire-bound or perfect-bound for workshop manuals to lay flat. Paper Type Paper Type: Durable paper stock, often glossy or semi-glossy for diagrams. ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine 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.) Engine Type Configuration: Inline-6 (Straight-6) Displacement: 2.8 Liters (2797 cc) Performance 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. Fuel System Induction: Fuel Injection (Power Injection, hence the 'i') Fuel Type: Unleaded Petrol (Gasoline) Timing Component Timing Belt Chain: Timing Belt (as per 'TIMING BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES') 🔧 Transmission Standard 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 Optional Transmission Type: Automatic Transmission (e.g., ZF 4HP22) Features Transfer Case: Permanent Four-Wheel Drive with lockable center differential (as is typical for Defender). 📐 Dimensions Exterior Body Styles: Commonly 90 (short wheelbase), 110 (long wheelbase), 130 (extra-long wheelbase). Various body configurations: Station Wagon, Hardtop, Soft Top, Pickup. Weights Curb Weight: Varies significantly by body style, but typically in the range of 1800-2300 kg (approx. 3968-5070 lbs). 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings 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. Active Features Braking System: Disc brakes front and rear. ABS was introduced on some later models/variants. Detailed specifications in manual. Passive Features Rollover Protection: Roll-over protection, though design varies by body style and year. 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Infotainment System: Basic audio systems (radio/cassette/CD player) were common. Advanced infotainment systems were not a feature of this era Defender. Driver Assistance Driver Assistance Features: Limited driver assistance systems for this model's era; ABS may have been available on later versions. Connectivity Connectivity Options: Primarily limited to basic charging ports or accessory power outlets. 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals 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...