Land Rover · 1993–1994

Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI: Technical specifications

Technical specifications (1993–1994)

The Land Rover Range Rover Classic (73-95) 2.5 TDI is the 2.5-litre diesel variant, engine code 200 Tdi, built from 1993 to 1994. Quick answers and key figures below, then the full workshop tables.

Updated 8 Sep 2026

Engine code200 Tdi

Power82 kW (111 hp)@ 4000 rpm

FuelDiesel

Cylinders4

Oil capacity6,8litres · with the filter

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/OHV
Capacity cc	2495
Compression ratio :1	19,5

Injection system

Fuel/injection pump assembly Make	Bosch
Fuel/injection pump assembly Type	VE4/11F R347
Pump type	Rotary
Fuel feed/lift pump delivery pressure bar	0,42-0,55
Injector nozzle Make	Bosch
Nozzle and holder assembly Part No.	KBEL 98 P52
Nozzle and holder assembly Part No.	0 432 193 879
Nozzle opening pressure - new/used bar	200-280
Back leak (pressure loss) bar/secs	150-100/5

Injection sequence

The injection sequence for the Land Rover Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI (1993–1994) is 1-3-4-2.

Injection sequence	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Land Rover Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI (1993–1994) are 0,20 mm inlet and 0,20 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,20 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,20 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Land Rover Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI (1993–1994) takes 6.8 litres of engine oil with the filter.

A listed engine oil option is SAE 5W-30 for cold climates, with API/ACEA classification CF/B2.

A listed engine oil option is SAE 15W-40 for moderate climates, with API/ACEA classification CF/B2.

A listed engine oil option is SAE 10W-40 as an alternative for moderate climates, with API/ACEA classification CF/B2.

A listed engine oil option is SAE 20W-50 for hot climates, with API/ACEA classification CF/B2.

Manual gearbox

The manual gearbox has a listed capacity of 2.7 litres. The specified oil is ATF M2C33.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	Cold climate
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	CF/B2
Ambient temperature range	Moderate climate
Engine oil grade SAE	15W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	CF/B2
Ambient temperature range	Moderate climate alternative
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	CF/B2
Ambient temperature range	Hot climate
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	CF/B2
Engine with filter(s) litres	6.8
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	ATF M2C33
Manual transmission litres	2.7
Automatic transmission fluid Type	Dexron IID
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	5.0
Differential front/AT litres	1.7
Differential oil grade - rear SAE	90W
Differential rear litres	2.3
Brake fluid Type	DOT 4
Power steering fluid Type	Dexron II
Power steering fluid litres	1.7

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Land Rover Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI (1993–1994) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 12 mm (solid) or 22 mm (ventilated) front and 11,7 mm rear.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - solid Front	12 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	22 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear	11,7 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Disc runout Front	0,15 mm
Disc runout Rear	0,15 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	2 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear	2 mm
Minimum shoe thickness Rear	2 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches	3-4

Bar lengths use a square-root scale so small and large values stay readable.

Service & electrical

Battery

The Land Rover Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI (1993–1994) uses a 12 V, 45 Ah battery (reserve capacity 65 minutes).

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12/65 (45)

Glow plugs

Glow plugs for the Land Rover Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI (1993–1994): Beru 783 MJ and Bosch 0 250 201 033. Rated 11 V; activation takes 8 seconds.

Glow plug nominal rating V/A	11
Glow plug activation time secs	8
Glow plug - part no. Beru	783 MJ
Glow plug - part no. Bosch	0 250 201 033

Tuning and emissions

Crankshaft position (n = ATDC) °BTDC	—
Adjusting method Engine/Pump	Special Tool/Special Tool
Dynamic timing v = BTDC, n = ATDC	v
- Time Trac Stanadyne, Snap-on °/rpm	10/800
Idle speed rpm	720±20
Rated no load speed rpm	4600+40/-120
Oil temperature °C	70
Idle speed - for smoke test rpm	700-740
Governed speed range - for smoke test rpm	4480-4640
Maximum time at governed speed secs	2,0
Test mode A/B	B
Probe type 1/2	1
Smoke opacity - EU limit m-1 (%)	3,00 (73)
Smoke opacity - homologation value m-1 (%)	2,50 (66)

Starting and charging

Starter motor Make	Paris Rhone
Maximum cranking amps A	122-149
Alternator Make	Lucas
Alternator Type	A127-65
Alternator output A/V/rpm	65/14/3000
Voltage regulator Type	15 TR
Regulated voltage V	13,6-14,4

Service checks and adjustments

Turbo boost pressure bar/rpm	0,78/-
Oil pressure bar/rpm	1,7-3,8/-
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm	4/5

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Land Rover Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI (1993–1994) are tightened in 3 stages: 40 Nm, then 60°, then a final 60°.

Cylinder head
Renew bolts	No
Tighten	40 Nm
Tighten	60°
Tighten	60°

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Main bearings Stage 1	68 Nm
Main bearings Stage 2	136 Nm
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Big end bearings Stage 1	30 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	60 Nm
Oil pump to cylinder block	25 Nm
Sump bolts	25 Nm
Sump drain bolt	45 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	139-153 Nm
Clutch pressure plate	24-30 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	333-350 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	25 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	23 Nm
Injector/clamp	20-25 Nm
Injector pipe unions	22-25 Nm
Fuel/injection pump flange	22-28 Nm
Fuel/injection pump mounting	22-28 Nm
Glow plugs	15-30 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	82 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear	82 Nm
Road wheels	109±8 Nm

Bar lengths use a square-root scale so small and large values stay readable.

Air conditioning

Air conditioning refrigerant Type	R12
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams	—
Air conditioning oil Type	Suniso 4GS
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	135±15

Frequently asked questions

What is the injection sequence of the Land Rover Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI?

The injection sequence for the Land Rover Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI (1993–1994) is 1-3-4-2.

What glow plugs does the Land Rover Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI use?

Glow plugs for the Land Rover Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI (1993–1994): Beru 783 MJ and Bosch 0 250 201 033. Rated 11 V; activation takes 8 seconds.

How much oil does the Land Rover Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI take?

The Land Rover Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI (1993–1994) takes 6.8 litres of engine oil with the filter. A listed engine oil option is SAE 5W-30 for cold climates, with API/ACEA classification CF/B2. A listed engine oil option is SAE 15W-40 for moderate climates, with API/ACEA classification CF/B2. A listed engine oil option is SAE 10W-40 as an alternative for moderate climates, with API/ACEA classification CF/B2. A listed engine oil option is SAE 20W-50 for hot climates, with API/ACEA classification CF/B2.

What are the valve clearances for the Land Rover Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI?

Valve clearances for the Land Rover Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI (1993–1994) are 0,20 mm inlet and 0,20 mm exhaust, measured cold.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Land Rover Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI?

The cylinder head bolts on the Land Rover Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI (1993–1994) are tightened in 3 stages: 40 Nm, then 60°, then a final 60°.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Land Rover Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI?

Brake discs on the Land Rover Range Rover Classic 2.5 TDI (1993–1994) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 12 mm (solid) or 22 mm (ventilated) front and 11,7 mm rear.