Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Rover
Rover 200 Workshop Manual (1995-1999)08 · Engine - L Series
08 · Engine

Cylinder head - inspection

Make
Rover
Model
200 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–1999
Section
Repairs › Cylinder head - inspection
Engine - L SeriesCylinder head - inspection · page 1 of 2

Cylinder head - inspection

  1. Inspect cylinder head for signs of damage.
Cylinder head - inspection – Inspect cylinder head for signs of damage.
  1. Check cylinder head for warping, across centre and from corner to corner. Cylinder head maximum warp = 0.10 mm

CAUTION: Cylinder heads may not be refaced, replace head assembly if warping exceeds figure given.

Refit

  1. Clean mating faces of cylinder head and block. Clean oil and coolant passages. De-carbonise piston crowns and cylinder head if necessary.
  2. Clean dowel holes, dowels and cylinder block bolt holes.
Cylinder head - inspection – Clean dowel holes, dowels and cylinder block bolt holes.
  1. Check that oil restrictor in cylinder block is clear and fitted below cylinder block top face.
  2. Clean and dry cylinder head bolts.
Cylinder head - inspection – Clean and dry cylinder head bolts.
  1. Measure length of cylinder head bolts. if any bolt exceeds the maximum length of 243.41 mm, then all bolts must be renewed.

CAUTION: Do not remove washers from bolts, keep bolts in their fitted order.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 200

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