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Rover 400 Workshop Manual (1995-2000)06 · Engine - D Series
06 · Engine

Valve clearance - 97.5 my on (Engine - D Series)

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Adjustments › Valve clearance - 97.5 my on
Engine - D SeriesValve clearance - 97.5 my on

VALVE CLEARANCE - 97.5 MY ON

Service repair no - 12.29.48

NOTE: Valves should be adjusted cold. When cylinder head temperature is less than 38°C.

  1. Remove timing belt upper cover. See Repairs.
Valve clearance - 97.5 my on – Remove timing belt upper cover. See Repairs.
  1. Set No.1 piston at TDC. ’UP’ mark on camshaft pulley should be at top, and TDC marks should align with top face of cylinder head.
Valve clearance - 97.5 my on – Set No.1 piston at TDC. ’UP’ mark on camshaft pulley should be at top, and TDC marks shoul
  1. Check valve clearances on No.1 cylinder by inserting feeler gauge between rocker arm and valve stem. Feeler gauge should slide back and forth with a slight amount of drag. valve clearance: Inlet: 0.18mm to 0.22mm Exhaust: 0.23mm to 0.27mm
  2. If clearance is incorrect, loosen locknut and turn adjustment screw until feeler gauge slides with a slight amount of drag.
  3. Tighten locknut to 18 Nm and check clearance again.
  4. Rotate crankshaft anti-clockwise 180°.

NOTE: ’UP’ mark on camshaft pulley will be at exhaust side.

  1. Check valve clearances on No.3 cylinder.
  2. Rotate crankshaft anti-clockwise 180°.

NOTE: ’UP’ mark on camshaft pulley will be at lower position.

  1. Check valve clearances on No.4 cylinder.
  2. Rotate crankshaft anti-clockwise 180°.

NOTE: "UP" mark on camshaft pulley will be at inlet side.

  1. Check valve clearances on No.2 cylinder.
  2. Fit timing belt upper cover. See Repairs.

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