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Rover 400 Workshop Manual (1995-2000)07 · Engine - L Series
07 · Engine

All models (page 2 of 2)

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs
Engine - L SeriesAll models · page 2 of 2
Diagram
  1. Remove 3 bolts securing FIP drive belt rear cover to cylinder head.
  2. Remove rear cover and acoustic cover bracket.
  3. Position jack to support RH side of engine.

CAUTION: Use a suitable piece of wood or hard rubber pad to protect sump.

Position jack to support RH side of engine.
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing RH engine mounting and safety bar to body.
  2. Raise RH side of engine sufficiently only to give access to camshaft drive gear bolt.
  3. Remove and discard bolt retaining camshaft drive gear.
  4. Remove camshaft drive gear.

CAUTION: If the sintered gears have been subjected to prolonged oil contamination, they must be soaked in a solvent bath and thoroughly washed in solvent before refitment. Because of the porous construction of sintered material, oil impregnated in the gears will emerge and contaminate a new belt. Cause of contamination must be rectified.

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