Gasket - cylinder head - Em-CVT models (page 3 of 3)
- Make
- MG
- Model
- TF Factory Workshop Manual
- Year
- 2002–2005
- Section
- Repairs
Engine (K Series)Gasket - cylinder head - Em-CVT models · page 3 of 3
- Fit tool 18G 1736 to cylinder block and secure using head bolts as shown.
Refit
- Remove head bolts and tools 18G 1736 from cylinder block.
- Clean joint surfaces on cylinder head and block, clean oil and coolant passages. Clean exhaust manifold and cylinder head joint surfaces. De-carbonise piston crowns and cylinder head if necessary.
- Inspect cylinder head bolts, See this section.
- Wash cylinder head bolts and wipe dry. Oil threads and under head of bolts.
- Fit new cylinder head gasket to cylinder block.
- Fit cylinder head to cylinder block carefully locating dowels, use assistance.
- Carefully enter cylinder head bolts, DO NOT DROP. Screw bolts into place by hand.
- Working in the sequence shown,progressively tighten the cylinder head bolts to 20 Nm. Use a suitable angle torque gauge and tighten all bolts in sequence 180°. Then tighten all bolts in sequence a further 180°.
CAUTION: If bolt is overtightened, back off 90° and realign.
- Connect multiplugs to coolant sensors.
- Position coolant hoses to cylinder head and tighten clips.
- Fit new exhaust manifold gasket to cylinder head.
- Position manifold and working in the sequence shown, tighten nuts to 45 Nm.
- Position coolant hose heat shield, fit bolts and tighten to 9 Nm.
- Position alternator bracket.
- Position exhaust heat shield, fit bolts and tighten to 9 Nm.
- Tighten alternator bracket nut and bolt to 25 Nm.
- Align alternator to bracket, fit top bolt, tighten both bolts to 45 Nm.
- Connect alternator multiplug and lead, secure lead with nut.
- Fit timing belt rear cover and secure with bolts.
- Fit camshaft cover gasket. See this section.
- Clean mating surfaces of camshaft and gears.
- Fit gears to camshafts.
- Using tool 12-182 to restrain gears, fit bolts and washers and tighten to 65 Nm.
- Check timing of gears and adjust if necessary.
- Fit tool 18G 1570 to gears.
- Fit inlet manifold gasket. See MANIFOLD & EXHAUST SYSTEMS, Repairs.
- Fit camshaft timing belt. See this section.
- Refill cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM, Adjustments.
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