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Rover 400 Workshop Manual (1995-2000)07 · Engine - L Series
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Gearbox adaptor plate (page 5 of 6)

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs
Engine - L SeriesGearbox adaptor plate · page 5 of 6
Diagram
  1. Rotate crankshaft clockwise 2 complete revolutions and fit timing pin 18G 1523.

CAUTION: Ensure pin is fully inserted into hole in flywheel.

  1. Check that camshaft drive gear timing mark is aligned with mark on rear cover.
Check that camshaft drive gear timing mark is aligned with mark on rear cover.
  1. Insert locking pin 18G 1717 through injection pump drive gear and into hole in adapter plate.

NOTE: Locking pin may be a tight fit at this stage.

  1. Loosen timing belt tensioner Allen bolt.
  2. Using a torque wrench fitted to tensioner pulley backplate, apply a clockwise, as viewed from rear of engine, torque loading of 6 Nm to drive belt. Maintain loading and tighten tensioner pulley Allen bolt to 44 Nm.

CAUTION: Do not exceed specified torque figure.

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