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Rover 200 Workshop Manual (1995-1999)08 · Engine - L Series
08 · Engine

Models with air conditioning fitted (page 3 of 6)

Make
Rover
Model
200 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–1999
Section
Repairs
Engine - L SeriesModels with air conditioning fitted · page 3 of 6
  1. Using fingers only, fit timing belt to camshaft gear. Ensure the belt run between the crankshaft gear and the camshaft gear is kept taut during the fitting procedure.

CAUTION: If original belt is to be refitted, ensure direction of rotation is correct. Ensure camshaft does not rotate and that timing marks are still aligned.

  1. Ensure sealing strips are correctly located in camshaft timing belt lower cover.
  2. Fit lower cover, fit bolts and tighten to 5 Nm.
  3. Clean and fit crankshaft pulley, fit bolt and tighten to 63 Nm + 90° .
Clean and fit crankshaft pulley, fit bolt and tighten to 63 Nm + 90° .
  1. Loosen tensioner pulley Allen bolt until tensioner moves easily without tipping.
  2. Release camshaft timing belt tensioner plunger using tool 18G 1719.
  3. Release tool 18G 1719 from camshaft timing belt tensioner and tighten Allen bolt to 55 Nm.

CAUTION: Do not exceed specified torque figure.

  1. Fit access plug to timing belt back cover.
  2. Remove timing pin 18G 1523 from flywheel.
Remove timing pin 18G 1523 from flywheel.
  1. Using crankshaft pulley bolt, rotate crankshaft 2 turns clockwise and align camshaft gear timing mark with mark on back cover.

CAUTION: Do not use camshaft gear, gear retaining bolt or timing belt to rotate crankshaft.

  1. Insert timing pin 18G 1523 into flywheel ensuring that pin is fully inserted in hole.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 200

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