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

Sump gasket (page 2 of 2)

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual Supplement
Year
1999
Section
Repairs
Engine - K SeriesSump gasket · page 2 of 2
Diagram
  1. Remove and discard 14 bolts securing sump to engine bearing ladder.
  2. Release gasket from bearing ladder and remove sump.
  3. Remove gasket from sump.

Refit

  1. Clean inside of sump and mating faces of sump and bearing ladder.
  2. Check condition of sump gasket, renew gasket if it shows signs of damage or deterioration.
  3. Fit gasket to sump ensuring its 7 pegs are located in holes on sump.
  4. Position sump to engine bearing ladder, fit and lightly tighten new Patchlok bolts.
Position sump to engine bearing ladder, fit and lightly tighten new Patchlok bolts.
  1. Working in the sequence shown, progressively tighten sump bolts to: M6/M8 - 10 Nm.
  2. Fit flywheel lower cover plate and tighten 3 bolts to 9 Nm.
  3. Fit exhaust front pipe. See MANIFOLD & EXHAUST SYSTEMS, Repairs.
  4. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
  5. Fill engine with oil. See WORKSHOP MANUAL - MAINTENANCE.
  6. Connect battery earth lead.

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