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Rover 400 Workshop Manual (1995-2000)05 · Engine - K Series
05 · Engine

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Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs › All engines
Engine - K SeriesAll engines

All engines

  1. Fit new camshaft timing belt. See this section.
  2. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
  3. Refill cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM, Adjustments.
  4. Connect battery earth lead.
  5. Adjust throttle cable. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS, Adjustments.

CAMSHAFT COVER GASKET

Service repair no - 12.29.40

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
Camshaft cover gasket – Disconnect battery earth lead.
  1. Release 2 clips and disconnect 2 breather hoses from camshaft cover.
  2. Remove 2 screws securing spark plug cover and remove cover.
  3. Disconnect h.t. leads from spark plugs, release lead mounting rubbers and place leads aside.
  4. Progressively loosen and remove 15 bolts securing camshaft cover.
  5. Remove camshaft cover.

NOTE: The gasket is re-usable and should remain attached to camshaft cover.

  1. Check condition of sealing path. It should be complete and attached to gasket. Remove gasket from camshaft cover only if sealing path is damaged or detached from gasket.

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