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.
- Remove timing belt upper cover. See Repairs.
- 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.
- 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
- If clearance is incorrect, loosen locknut and turn adjustment screw until feeler gauge slides with a slight amount of drag.
- Tighten locknut to 18 Nm and check clearance again.
- Rotate crankshaft anti-clockwise 180°.
NOTE: ’UP’ mark on camshaft pulley will be at exhaust side.
- Check valve clearances on No.3 cylinder.
- Rotate crankshaft anti-clockwise 180°.
NOTE: ’UP’ mark on camshaft pulley will be at lower position.
- Check valve clearances on No.4 cylinder.
- Rotate crankshaft anti-clockwise 180°.
NOTE: "UP" mark on camshaft pulley will be at inlet side.
- Check valve clearances on No.2 cylinder.
- Fit timing belt upper cover. See Repairs.
Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 400
- PARTEngine gasket setSearch: Rover 400 1995 engine gasket set
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
- TOOLFeeler gauge setSearch: feeler gauge set
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