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

Valve stem oil seal

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs › Valve stem oil seal
Engine (K Series)Valve stem oil seal

VALVE STEM OIL SEAL

Service repair no - 12.30.26

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Remove inlet and exhaust camshafts. See ’K’ Series Engine Overhaul Manual - Overhaul.
Valve stem oil seal – Remove inlet and exhaust camshafts. See ’K’ Series Engine Overhaul Manual - Overhaul.
  1. Using a 16 mm spark plug socket, remove 4 spark plugs.
Valve stem oil seal – Using a 16 mm spark plug socket, remove 4 spark plugs.
  1. Fit and tighten air line adaptor tool MS 1567 into spark plug hole.
  2. Connect an airline to adaptor and apply air pressure.
  3. Remove hydraulic tappet from each exhaust valve.

CAUTION: Retain tappets in fitted order and store inverted to prevent oil loss.

Valve stem oil seal – Remove hydraulic tappet from each exhaust valve.
  1. Fit tool 18G 1657/18 and tool MS 1657/7 to valve spring cap.
  2. Strike head of tool firmly with hammer to release valve spring collets.
  3. Remove collets from magnetic end of tool.
  4. Remove valve spring cap and spring.
Valve stem oil seal – Remove valve spring cap and spring.
  1. Use tool 18G 1577 to remove valve stem oil seal.
  2. Repeat operations to remove second exhaust valve oil seal.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF

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