Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair MG
01 Introduction02 General information03 General data, torque settings and capacities04 Maintenance05 Engine (K Series)06 Engine management (MEMS 3), fuel and emission systems07 Cooling system08 Manifolds and exhaust system09 Clutch10 Manual gearbox11 Automatic gearbox (Stepspeed Em-CVT)12 Drive shafts13 Steering14 Front suspension15 Rear suspension16 Brakes17 Restraint systems (SRS)18 Body19 Heating and ventilation20 Air conditioning21 Wipers and washers22 Electrical23 Instruments
MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)05 · Engine (K Series)
05 · Engine

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
Diagram
  1. Fit tool 18G 1736 to cylinder block and secure using head bolts as shown.

Refit

  1. Remove head bolts and tools 18G 1736 from cylinder block.
  2. 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.
  3. Inspect cylinder head bolts, See this section.
  4. Wash cylinder head bolts and wipe dry. Oil threads and under head of bolts.
  5. Fit new cylinder head gasket to cylinder block.
  6. Fit cylinder head to cylinder block carefully locating dowels, use assistance.
  7. Carefully enter cylinder head bolts, DO NOT DROP. Screw bolts into place by hand.
Carefully enter cylinder head bolts, DO NOT DROP. Screw bolts into place by hand.
  1. 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.

  1. Connect multiplugs to coolant sensors.
  2. Position coolant hoses to cylinder head and tighten clips.
  3. Fit new exhaust manifold gasket to cylinder head.
Fit new exhaust manifold gasket to cylinder head.
  1. Position manifold and working in the sequence shown, tighten nuts to 45 Nm.
  2. Position coolant hose heat shield, fit bolts and tighten to 9 Nm.
  3. Position alternator bracket.
  4. Position exhaust heat shield, fit bolts and tighten to 9 Nm.
  5. Tighten alternator bracket nut and bolt to 25 Nm.
  6. Align alternator to bracket, fit top bolt, tighten both bolts to 45 Nm.
  7. Connect alternator multiplug and lead, secure lead with nut.
  8. Fit timing belt rear cover and secure with bolts.
  9. Fit camshaft cover gasket. See this section.
  10. Clean mating surfaces of camshaft and gears.
  11. Fit gears to camshafts.
  12. Using tool 12-182 to restrain gears, fit bolts and washers and tighten to 65 Nm.
  13. Check timing of gears and adjust if necessary.
  14. Fit tool 18G 1570 to gears.
  15. Fit inlet manifold gasket. See MANIFOLD & EXHAUST SYSTEMS, Repairs.
  16. Fit camshaft timing belt. See this section.
  17. Refill cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM, Adjustments.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF

Links open Amazon search results in a new tab. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.