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

Camshaft cover gasket - models without intercooler

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs › Camshaft cover gasket - models without intercooler
Engine - L SeriesCamshaft cover gasket - models without intercooler
  1. Fit Allen bolt access plug to lower cover.
  2. Clean auxiliary drive grooves in pulleys and ensure grooves are not damaged.
  3. Fit drive belt around pulleys, except alternator pulley, ensuring belt is correctly aligned in pulley grooves.
  4. Hold tensioner pulley fully clockwise, and with assistance, fit drive belt around alternator pulley.
  5. Fit RH road wheel.
  6. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
  7. Fit camshaft timing belt upper cover. See this section.
  8. Fit FIP timing belt cover. See this section.
  9. Refill cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM - ’L’ SERIES, Adjustments.
  10. Connect battery earth lead.
  11. Check engine oil level and top-up if necessary. See MAINTENANCEMaintenance.
  12. Start engine and check for leaks.

NOTE: If tappet noise is evident, run engine for 20 minutes at 2000 to 2500 rev/min. Do not exceed 3000 rev/min until noise ceases.

  1. Stop engine and allow to cool. Check for leaks and top-up fluid level if necessary.

CAMSHAFT COVER GASKET - MODELS WITHOUT INTERCOOLER

Service repair no - 12.29.40

Remove

  1. Remove engine acoustic cover. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
Camshaft cover gasket - models without intercooler – Remove engine acoustic cover. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
  1. Loosen clip and disconnect engine breather hose from camshaft cover.
  2. Remove bolt securing brake servo vacuum pipe to camshaft cover.
Camshaft cover gasket - models without intercooler – Remove bolt securing brake servo vacuum pipe to camshaft cover.
  1. Using sequence shown, remove 12 bolts securing camshaft cover.

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