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

Camshaft timing belt

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs › Camshaft timing belt
Engine - L SeriesCamshaft timing belt · page 1 of 2

Refit

  1. Fit hoses to new oil cooler and tighten clips.
  2. Position oil cooler and hose assembly.
  3. Clean threads of M10 bolts securing oil cooler to cylinder block and apply Loctite 242.
  4. Fit bolts securing oil cooler to cylinder block and tighten: M8 bolt to 25 Nm. M10 bolts to 45 Nm.
  5. Clean oil cooler pipes and unions, fit new ’O’ rings to pipes.
  6. Connect pipes to oil cooler and tighten unions to 25 Nm.
  7. Connect coolant hose to thermostat and tighten clip.
  8. Fit radiator. See COOLING SYSTEM - ’L’ SERIES, Repairs.
  9. Remove container positioned to collect fluid loss from oil cooler.
  10. Check and top-up engine oil. See MAINTENANCEMaintenance.

CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT

Service repair no - 12.65.18

Remove

  1. Remove camshaft timing belt lower cover. See this section.
Camshaft timing belt – Remove camshaft timing belt lower cover. See this section.
  1. Insert timing pin 18G 1523 through hole in gearbox adapter plate, hold pin in contact with flywheel, and using assistance, rotate crankshaft clockwise until timing pin enters flywheel.

CAUTION: Never use the camshaft gear, gear retaining bolt or timing belt to rotate crankshaft.

  1. Check that timing marks on camshaft gear and back cover are aligned.
  2. Position jack to support RH side of engine.

CAUTION: Use a wooden block or hard rubber pad to protect sump.

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