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Rover 400 Workshop Manual Supplement (1999)04 · Engine - K Series
04 · Engine

Oil pressure switch

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual Supplement
Year
1999
Section
Repairs › Oil pressure switch
Engine - K SeriesOil pressure switch · page 1 of 3

OIL PRESSURE SWITCH

Service repair no - 12.60.50

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Position container below engine oil filter to collect spillage.
Oil pressure switch – Position container below engine oil filter to collect spillage.
  1. Disconnect multiplug from oil pressure switch.
  2. Remove oil pressure switch.

Refit

  1. Clean oil pressure switch threads.
  2. Fit oil pressure switch and tighten to 15 Nm.
  3. Connect multiplug to oil pressure switch.
  4. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
  5. Top-up engine oil. See WORKSHOP MANUAL - MAINTENANCE.
  6. Connect battery earth lead.

CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT

Service repair no - 12.65.18

Remove

CAUTION: Timing belt must be replaced if cylinder head is to be removed or new timing gears, tensioner or coolant pump are to be fitted. Timing belts must be stored and handled with care. Always store a timing belt on its edge with a bend radius greater than 50 mm. Do not use a timing belt that has been twisted or bent double as this will damage the reinforcing fibres. Do not use a timing belt if debris other than belt dust is found in timing cover. Do not use a timing belt if partial engine seizure has occurred. Do not use a timing belt if belt mileage exceeds 48,000 miles (77,000 km). Do not use an oil or coolant contaminated belt.

NOTE: The cause of contamination MUST be rectified.

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Remove RH front road wheel.
  2. Remove timing belt upper cover. See this section.

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