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

Valve stem oil seal

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs › Valve stem oil seal
Engine - K SeriesValve stem oil seal · page 1 of 2

Refit

  1. Clean mating surfaces of camshaft cover and carrier.
  2. Clean inside of camshaft cover. If necessary, wash oil separator elements in solvent and blow dry.

CAUTION: If camshaft cover gasket is to be renewed, fit new gasket with ’EXHAUST MAN SIDE’ mark towards exhaust manifold.

Clean inside of camshaft cover. If necessary, wash oil separator elements in solvent and b
  1. Fit camshaft cover to camshaft carrier. fit bolts and working in sequence illustrated, tighten progressively to 10 Nm.
  2. Connect spark plug leads and secure mounting rubbers in camshaft cover.
  3. Fit spark plug cover, fit screws and tighten to 2 Nm.
  4. Connect breather hoses and secure with clips.
  5. Connect battery earth lead.

VALVE STEM OIL SEAL

Service repair no - 12.30.26

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Remove camshaft cover. See this section.
  3. Remove inlet and exhaust camshafts. See ’K’ Series Engine Overhaul Manual - Overhaul.
Valve stem oil seal – Remove inlet and exhaust camshafts. See ’K’ Series Engine Overhaul Manual - Overhaul.
  1. Using a 16 mm spark plug socket, remove 4 spark plugs.
Valve stem oil seal – Using a 16 mm spark plug socket, remove 4 spark plugs.
  1. Fit and tighten air line adaptor tool MS 1567 into spark plug hole.
  2. Connect an airline to adaptor and apply air pressure.
  3. Remove hydraulic tappet from each exhaust valve.

CAUTION: Retain tappets in fitted order and store inverted to prevent oil loss.

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