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

Oil sump

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs › Oil sump
Engine (K Series)Oil sump · page 1 of 2

Refit

  1. Clean oil pump bolt holes in cylinder block.
  2. Clean oil seal running surface on crankshaft.
  3. Fit new oil pump gasket to cylinder block, align and fit oil pump.

CAUTION: Do not lubricate crankshaft front oil seal or running surface of crankshaft.

Fit new oil pump gasket to cylinder block, align and fit oil pump.
  1. Fit new Patchlok bolts and tighten in sequence shown to 10 Nm.
  2. Fit and tighten bolt securing timing belt rear cover to 9 Nm.
  3. Align engine harness to oil pump, fit bolts and tighten to 10 Nm.
  4. Fit camshaft timing belt. See this section.

OIL SUMP

Service repair no - 12.60.38

Remove

  1. Remove exhaust front pipe. See MANIFOLD & EXHAUST SYSTEMS, Repairs.
  2. Drain engine oil. See MAINTENANCE.
Oil sump – Drain engine oil. See MAINTENANCE.
  1. Loosen bolt securing engine rear mount to subframe.
  2. Remove nut and bolt securing engine rear mount to engine.
Oil sump – Remove nut and bolt securing engine rear mount to engine.
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing oil sump to gearbox.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF

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