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Page 2: ...JECTION _ oJ 2l NORTH AMERICAN SPECIFICATION 1980 MODEL YEAR EMISSION AND EVAPORATIVE LOSS CONTROL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION JAGUAR ROVER TRIUMPH INC 6OOWlLLOWTREE ROAD lEONIA NEWJERSEY076...

Page 3: ...h instructions for the maintenance required to keep the vehicle in good running order The Manufacturers reserve the right to vary their specifications WIth or Without nollce and al such times and In s...

Page 4: ...out at the mileage intervals quoted in the Maintenance Summary helps to prevent deterioration of the systems It is recommended that all servicing particularly of the emission and evaporative loss cont...

Page 5: ...all the many and varIed engine operating conditions parllcularly when stringent e o haust emiSSion levels must be met For this reason an electrOniC fuel Injection system IS fitted to these models and...

Page 6: ...and are solenoid operated The injector solenoids are energised through a relay actuated by the ignition circuit and are pulsed to open by the electronic control unit LeU completing the circuit to gro...

Page 7: ...SS CONTROL SYSTEMS Fig 5 TR8 Fuel injection system omponents t 8 1 Fuel feed Plpe from tank 3 Fuel rail 6 Manifold depreSSion to pressure regulator Pipe 8 Injectors 9 Cold start injector fuel feed pip...

Page 8: ...enta 1 Fuel feed pipe from tank 2 Fuel fllter s 3 Fuel rail 4 Pressure regulator 5 Fuel inlet to pressure regulator 6 Manifold depression to pressure regulator pipe 7 Excess fuel return to tank from p...

Page 9: ...hen no air IS flOWing mto the engine i e the engine is no running ThiS contact SWitch IS by passed when the starter motor CirCUit IS energised Once the engine IS runnmg a ClrCUlt from the Ignl lon SWi...

Page 10: ...erature Thus the switch prevents extra fuel being supplied to the engine when it is not reqUired The switch will Isolate the cold start injector after approximately 8 to 12 seconds at 20 C _4 F decrea...

Page 11: ...Y tVE lRTER RELAY TillE 110 2 1 0 3 11 0 41 eYL CYL en I No 1 I eyl C lI PU 0 T O COlLI START I IIIJIXTOR 0 I 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 COIlBHIED ULAY n ol 0 0 o r 0 MATN INH cT RS o 0 0 0 0 SI 1 0 i sa i...

Page 12: ...AIN INJECTORS 1 1 I I I I I 1 Y i o O 0 l _J 0 00 0 I RIrn r m 0 0 1 L o lll r LEFT 1IA1 K SG CY SU Lii o CYL__ Fig 12 Wiring diagram for main and cold start injectors Rover 3500 The function of the p...

Page 13: ...itions The electronic control unit is sealed it requires no maintenance and should not be opened or tampered with Engine Speed One of the first inputs required by the EG U is that of engine speed and...

Page 14: ...the same casting as the measuring Ilap_ The position of the measunng flap IS controlled by the alf drawn into the engme and the action of a coil return spring The mass of air drawn Into the engine at...

Page 15: ...ain injectors are open thus supplying extra fuel for the acceleration required A potentiometer type switch is fitted to TRB and Rover 3500 models on the engine plenum chamber In Ime With the throttle...

Page 16: ...ing temperature This air IS taken from a point before the throttle butterfly but after the Air Flow Meter so that the air is registered by the E CU and returned 10 the plenum chamber after the throttl...

Page 17: ...TAe and Rover 3500 vehicles They are located In the exhaust system near to the catalyst s and like the catalyst sl reqUire only UNLEADED fuello be used to prevent damage to them These sensors monitor...

Page 18: ...system can be Introduced for the fuelln ecllOn operatIOn Fig 20 The general closed loop f ed back control system I_NFO_OTH_RM_ _ _I_O_N J f I lAIR FLOW I ME TER I 1 fE C U I MODIFY I FUEL IHPtrr I T...

Page 19: ...VITCR I COIrTACT TV I cuos roLL T1IJlO 1 1 L O I TII on noB INJECTOIl Ell TIMR S AlITE OPEllA C lOI 8 TAIlnI LAY I FOR llL I R llQU Elml GIN 9 1 OlI Of L OP O TEl PnA n I root SSIISOO i I leo STU Jrem...

Page 20: ...hlmentl IR rLOll KITIll 1f ICi lITIOII PISTRIBlfI OIl A TDlPEIIJITVJlI 00 0 I All rt 0II IG TI VITC1l _ _ VE GnTll COIL n IIlGln SPEED GV I r _lTlc I nmmTU SIl TC1I n I ID A Y nAJrTD ll LAT u O 0 m 11...

Page 21: ...combustion temperatures Bre lowered by recirculating a controlled quantity of the exhaust gases through the combustion process The E G A valve is mounted on the exhaust manlfold A control signal taken...

Page 22: ...f housing Evaporative Loss Control System The function of this control system IS to prevent fuel hydrocarbon vapours from entenng the atmosphere This IS achllwed by providing no external fuel tank bre...

Page 23: ...Ol Jr separiUOl 4 Vapour feed line 5 Fuel return line 6 Fuel feed lone 8 7 Fuel pump 8 Fuel fliler 9 Charcoal canoster 10 Injectors 11 fuel pressure regulator 12 Purge line 13 Crankcase purge line 13...

Page 24: ...l filler pipe 3 Vapour separator 4 Vapour feed line 5 Fuel return hne 6 Fuel feed line 7 Fuel pump 8 Fuel filters 9 Charcoal canisters 10 Injectors 11 Fuel pressure regulator 12 Purge line Fig 27 TR8...

Page 25: ...kuse 0 040 Ill fesl lC100 t eel 1 F lIP Ilo ens cr PU g lr f 2 Purge POP cr_use 10 Conslanl depressl lI I regoon 3 Ckilrcoal C SIers 4 Fuel I nk lin pop 5 Charcoal C n Sle purge pope IO __ f1 conillmi...

Page 26: ...ually high catalytic converter temperatures and may result in damage to the converter and car 5 NEVER leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running 6 The use of a catalytic converter increases...

Page 27: ...illuminate the sensor s should be changed and the lamp actuating mechanism reset by your Dealer or service outlet using a special service tool key 26 Checking the Electronic Fuel Injection Control Sys...

Page 28: ...e SEPARATE CHART seTS FOR 1980 CARBURETTED MODELS S_ie DISTANCE c_ MILEAGE X 1000 letter IN ANY EVENT THE PERIOD BETWEEN SERViCeS SHOULD NOT EXCEED TWELVE MONTHS A 1 22 5 37 6 57 5 72 5 87 5 C 45 95 0...

Page 29: ...ck top up gearbox oil Check top up rear axle final drive unit oil lubricate distributor Not TR 7 lubricate accelerator control linkage and pedal pivot check operation Check top up power steering reser...

Page 30: ...y fraying and chafiny Check ignition wiTing including electric fuel pump wiring for security fraying and chafing Check adjust ignition timing using electronic equipment Check security of distributor v...

Page 31: ...float WHEELS AND TIRES Check tires for tread depth and visually for external cuts in fabric exposure if ply or cord structure lumps bulges or uneven wear Check that tires comply with manufacturer s s...

Page 32: ...ed periodical inspection of brake components it is adVisable as the car ages and as a precaution against the effects of wear and deterioration to make a more searching inspection and renew parts as ne...

Page 33: ...OWing pages With suffiCient detail to enable a person With an average 32 knowledge of motor vehicle technology to complete them Where appropriate weekly checks not Included In the maintenance nterval...

Page 34: ...an cause damage to the protectIVe gaiters and or seals 6 Remove the grease nipple and refIt the plug 7 Wipe away any surplus grease Check Top up Engine Oil level 1 Stand the car on level ground 2 If t...

Page 35: ...into the sump 3 Using the dipstIck check the sump oil level and place a suitable contamer beneath the sump drain plug 4 Slowly unscrew the drain plug until the all starts to flow When the flow lessen...

Page 36: ...container and Insert a new element 4 Renew the sealmg ring ensunng that it is correctly located in the cylinder block 5 Re attach the filter assembly and lighten the bolt sufficiently to ensure an oiH...

Page 37: ...k the fluid level as follow 1 Stand the car on level ground and apply the handbrake firmly Start the engine from cold and with the footbrake firmly applied run the engine at Idle speed for 2 to 3 minu...

Page 38: ...s recommended that at intervals of 48 000 km 30 000 miles the oil strainer be replaced using the following procedure CAUTION Utmost cleanliness must be maintained at all times during this procedure 1...

Page 39: ...ng System The pressurised cooling system incorporates a header tank which provides a single point for coolant filling and level checking The coolant level should be malntamed at 25 mm l Inch below the...

Page 40: ...ontinue turning until it can be lifted off MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig 13 Axl oil filler level plug TAB Check Top up Manual Gearbox Oil With the vehicle standmg on level ground l Remove the oil le...

Page 41: ...al operation To ensure complete throttle closure a degree of iosl mOllon or slackness IS Incorporated Into the Imkage no allempt must be made to eliminate this Lubricate all Locks Hinges and Door Chec...

Page 42: ...r conditioning pump drive belt 19 to 25 mm f to 1 Inl Measured at the mid point of the longest belt run between pulleys MAl NTENANCE AN D ADJ USTM ENTS 4 Should adjustment be necessary Slacken but do...

Page 43: ...aner element 1 Remove the plpe s from the air cleaner case 2 TA Remove IOUf nuts bolts securing the alf cleaner case to the car body Rover 3500 Remove the single wmg nut screw fixing securing the air...

Page 44: ...tion and then fe lightened to the correct torque figure 17 Clean Crankcase Breather Flame Trap va Engines only 1 Detach the hose from the flame trap_ 2 Unscrew the flame trap_ 3 Clean the flame trap t...

Page 45: ...ntil it clips Into place Clean Adjust Spark Plugs Renew as Necessary Renew Spark Plugs Remove the leads from the spark plugs 2 Use a special spark plug spanner when removing or refitting spark plugs 3...

Page 46: ...nsure that the shrouds are firmly seated on the plugs It is imponant that only the specified spark plugs are used for replacements See General Specification Incorrect grades of plug may lead to piston...

Page 47: ...a for correct settmgs 21 Use recognised proprietary eqUIpment to vertfy Ignll10n IImmg with the engme runmng connecting the equipment followmg the manufacturers InstructIons If adjustment is necessary...

Page 48: ...ody Slightly clockwise 0 advance the liming or anll dockwlse 10 retard the tlmmg Check Fuel System for leaks Pipes and Unions for chafing and corrosion Check Exhaust System for leaks lind security MAI...

Page 49: ...un the engine until It reaches normal operating temperature 2 Using the air bleed screw A on the plenum chamber adjust the engine Idle speed to be within the limits given In the General Specification...

Page 50: ...ter The oxygen sensor is located on the exhaust manifold on TR7 models and one sensor is located on each exhaust pipe forward of the catalyst on TR8 and Rover 3500 models To renew the sensor s 1 Disco...

Page 51: ...the brake pedal whilst the pads are removed 4 Check the pad condition If the fnctlon lining has been reduced to 3mm IO 125m or If there IS not suffiCient matenal to provide a thickness of 3mm 0 125m...

Page 52: ...5 Replace the brake drum 6 Fit the feaf road wheels and lower the car Check Adjust Footbrake Operation Self adjusting brakes are litted to the front and rear Front adjustment is hydraulically self co...

Page 53: ...e operating levers are in contact with the brake shoe webs 7 Maintaining the compensator in the vertical position adjust the cable forks so that the clevis pin can be entered through them and the oper...

Page 54: ...e the pedal 7 Remove the bleed tube 18 Anach the bleed tube to the opPOsIte front cahper and repeat instructions 4 to 7 9 Anach the bleed lUbe to the smgle nipple on the rear fight hand backplate and...

Page 55: ...move the rubber oot from the push rod 5 Withdraw the filter 6 Reverse instructions 1 to 5 as applicable Check Adjust Front Wheel Alignment Checking Locale the car on level ground and position the fron...

Page 56: ...or cracks chafing leaks and corrosion Adjust Front Hub Baarings End Float Jack up the front 01 the car and support the body on stands Remove the road wheel and check the hub bearings for end float If...

Page 57: ...unscrew the slotted nul Remove the 0 washer and pull the hub assembly from the stub axle 4 Wash atl grease from the hub and bearings Pack the hub and bearmgs with grease working II weH Into the rolle...

Page 58: ...pany regarding the need for tyres of full racing construction Check tightness of Road Wheel Fastenings If correct these will be tightened to a torque of TR Models 10 3 kgf m 75 Ibf hI Rover 3500 9 1 k...

Page 59: ...ner with a mixture of water and a proprietary windscreen washer additive This will assist in the dispersal 01 snow and Ice from the screen Do not add engine anti freeze solutions to the container as t...

Page 60: ...wiper arm and blade from the screen Do not switch on the ignition until the arm is returned to its normal position on the screen If this is done the pantograph arm TR models will jam the motor will st...

Page 61: ...trols beam height Clean and Gr ase Battery Connections Ensure that the battery top and terminals remain clean and dry Coat the terminals With petroleum Jelly Vaseline 10 prevent corrOSion If electroly...

Page 62: ...ing road test must be carried out only under maximum safe road conditions Le on a dry straight traffic free road With the safety harness fitted to the driver and passenger as described in the drivers...

Page 63: ...JvI Cond IIonong 471 ThrottJeJatt 1481 Wlndac t WIf W Pump Molor 49 Homa 501 WJ e NI _S dl 1511 WindK t w pet Mol 52 Low Fuell Wa g Ughl 53 Low Fuel CAant 0elII I Unll 54 Fuel Gauge ra l h1 Sensor 55...

Page 64: ...Re DoorWi_S tch LH 1491 Ree Window Doo SWIt t LH 1 501 Re Door Wil ldow Sw tch A H 151 Re Door W ndowMOtOt LH 1152 A DoorWindowMOtOt AH 1 53 11 Window Door SWIt t A H liM FogLampSuppl y 155 SunV SOt I...

Page 65: ...WIRING DIAGRAMS MAIN WIRING DIAGRAM TR7 U S A MARKET The key 10 this wiring diagram is given on pages 62 and 63 64...

Page 66: ...o WIRING DIAGRAMS SUPPLEMENTARY WIRING DIAGRAM TR7 U S A MARKET The key to his witlng diagram IS given on pages 62 and 63 III 114 o o o o IT H6 rI7 l III 2251 65...

Page 67: ...WIRING DIAGRAMS l I I I I I lJ I Sf L _ _ MAIN WIRING DIAGRAM TRB U S A MARKET The key to this wiring diagram is given on pages 62 and 63 I 66...

Page 68: ...WIRING DIAGRAMS SUPPLEMENTARY WIRING DIAGRAM TR8 U S A MARKET The key to this wiring diagram IS given on pages 62 and 63 n j J L f 11 IL if n nss 67...

Page 69: ...AIN WIRING DIAGRAM ROVER 3500 U S A MARKET The key to this wiring diagram is given on pages 62 and 63 y T i at J J fIT J I IJ H i J Iii W i1f 1 1 T o 0 0 0 Ij I I I I I 0 0 0 rJ IIIIII l1 i 1 c w F i...

Page 70: ...WIRING DIAGRAMS SUPPLEMENTARY WIRING DIAGRAM ROVER 3600 U S A MARKET The key to this wiring diagram is given on pages 62 and 631 2253 69...

Page 71: ...corporating a separate header lank Impellor Type Pump Thermostatically controlled flow 1 05kgf cm2 1 5lbf in2 88 C 190 F 13 Blades 356mm 14m diS with Viscous Couplmg Cars fitted with air conditioning...

Page 72: ...1 45 ohms Lucas 47DE4 ElectroniC POlntless Pick up air gap 38 00mm O Q15in Anti clockwise 10 B T D C 2 A TD C Champion N 12 y or Umpart GSP 131 gap O 64mm O 025In 12 volt Negative Earth 40 Lucas 17 A...

Page 73: ...8 and Rover 3500 All synchromesh live speed gearbox 241 mm 9 5in dia Single dry plate diaphragm type Top 4th 3rd 2nd 1st Rev 0 83 1 00 1 40 2 09 3 32 3 43 2 56 3 08 4 31 6 44 10 2310 56 3 081 TR8 380...

Page 74: ...ero ught Part throttle throttle throttle throttle throttle throttle 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 1 1 2 2 3 3 2 TRB 2 1 1 2 2 3 3 2 30 38 8 12 2 16 30 40 26 37 9 13 13 17 44 max 48 61 13 19 23 26 48 64 42 59 14 2...

Page 75: ...2 46 9in2 486cm2 754m2 BRAKES Front brakes caliper disc lining area swept area Rear brakes drum TA7 auto Immgarea swept area Rear brakes drum other models lining area swept area WHEELS AND TYRES DIME...

Page 76: ...cle Maximum axle load front rear Towing capacity braked trailer COUPE Manual gll rbOll 1121kg 2471lbsl 1216kgl26811bsl 4201 9 3131Ibs 76Skg 1686Ibs 695k g 15321bs 1328kg 129281bsl Automatic llllkgl244...

Page 77: ...low 30Q F mOe API GL4 SAE 75WHypo d Hypoid TR7 Auto 1 3 27 2 25 TAl 5 speed 11 2 0 TAB and Rover 3500 5 33 2T Automatic With oil TAT 95 T lIrlsmiss on cooler TR8ar ld Rover 3500 0 9 A ATFtypeG POW ste...

Page 78: ...s Front side door open guard boot lamps 5 GLB 207 10211 57591 Warning lights Instrument illumination handbrake warning 1 2 GLB 286 DRG 1 186 UKC2412 Marker lamps 3 GLB 504 518414 Tail lamps 4 GLB 233...

Page 79: ...36 and 37 38 and 60 53 35 50 and 51 54 44 77 76 25 36 38 21 43 40 and 45 41 12 26 9 5 Coolant Temperature Sensor Electronic Control Unit Engine Speed Extra Air Valve Fuel Pump Lambda Oxygen Sensor s...

Page 80: ...Lubrication 32 Spark Plugs 44 Maintenance Summary 27 Tyre Pressures 57 Power Steering 40 Propeller Shaft Coupling Bolts 56 Washers and Reservoirs 58 Reaf Axle Oil 39 Wheel Alignment 54 Repl lcement B...

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