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

Cylinder head gasket - 97.5 my on (page 5 of 6)

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs
Engine - D SeriesCylinder head gasket - 97.5 my on · page 5 of 6
Diagram
  1. Working in the sequence illustrated, progressively loosen cylinder head bolts. Remove bolts and special washers.
  2. With assistance remove cylinder head complete with manifolds.
  3. Remove and discard cylinder head gasket.
  4. Remove oil control jet.

Refit

  1. Thoroughly clean cylinder head and cylinder block mating surfaces.
  2. Clean oil control jet and ensure oil ways are clear.
  3. Fit control jet to cylinder block.
  4. Ensure both locating dowels are fitted to cylinder block.
  5. Fit new gasket to cylinder block.

CAUTION: Gasket must be fitted dry.

  1. Ensure ’UP’ mark on camshaft gear is at the top (TDC) position and the crankshaft timing marks are aligned.
  2. With assistance, carefully fit cylinder head onto cylinder block.
  3. Fit each cylinder head bolt with special washer and tighten finger tight only.
Fit each cylinder head bolt with special washer and tighten finger tight only.
  1. Working in the sequence illustrated, tighten bolts in the following stages: Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1 - 10 to 20 Nm Stage 2: Tighten bolts 1 - 10 to 49 Nm Stage 3: Tighten bolts 1 - 10 to 67 Nm Stage 4: Tighten bolts 1 and 2 to 67 Nm
  2. With camshaft and crankshaft pulleys aligned to timing marks, fit belt to camshaft pulley.
  3. Loosen tensioner pulley bolt 1 turn.
  4. Turn crankshaft in an anti-clockwise direction 30° to tension belt. Tighten tensioner pulley bolt.
  5. Rotate crankshaft 5 turns anti-clockwise to centralise belt on pulleys and return to No 1 piston at TDC.
  6. Loosen pulley bolt 1 turn and rotate crankshaft in an anti-clockwise direction 30° to tension timing belt.
  7. Tighten pulley bolt to 44 Nm.
  8. Fit access plug to lower cover.

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