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MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)05 · Engine (K Series)
05 · Engine

Gasket - camshaft cover

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs › Gasket - camshaft cover
Engine (K Series)Gasket - camshaft cover

GASKET - CAMSHAFT COVER

Service repair no - 12.29.40

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Remove coil set. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS, Repairs.
Gasket - camshaft cover – Remove coil set. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS, Repairs.
  1. Release 2 clips and disconnect 2 breather hoses from camshaft cover.
Gasket - camshaft cover – Release 2 clips and disconnect 2 breather hoses from camshaft cover.
  1. Release coil harness from support bracket and position aside.
Gasket - camshaft cover – Release coil harness from support bracket and position aside.
  1. Remove bolt securing CMP sensor to cylinder head and position aside.
Gasket - camshaft cover – Remove bolt securing CMP sensor to cylinder head and position aside.
  1. Progressively loosen and remove 15 bolts securing camshaft cover.
  2. Remove camshaft cover.
  3. Remove gasket.

Refit

  1. Clean mating surfaces of camshaft cover and carrier.
  2. Clean inside of camshaft cover. If necessary, wash oil separator elements in solvent and blow dry.
  3. Fit new gasket with ’EXHAUST MAN SIDE’ mark towards exhaust manifold.
  4. Fit camshaft cover to camshaft carrier.
Gasket - camshaft cover – Fit camshaft cover to camshaft carrier.
  1. Fit bolts and working in sequence illustrated, tighten progressively to 9 Nm.
  2. Fit CMP sensor, fit bolt and tighten to 9 Nm.
  3. Fit coil set. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS, Repairs.
  4. Fit coil harness to support bracket.
  5. Connect breather hoses and secure with clips.
  6. Connect battery earth lead.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF

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