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Rover 400 Workshop Manual (1995-2000)08 · Engine - T Series
08 · Engine

Oil pump

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs › Oil pump
Engine - T SeriesOil pump

OIL PUMP

Service repair no - 12.60.26

Remove

  1. Remove oil filter. See this section.
  2. Remove crankshaft front oil seal. See this section.
Oil pump – Remove crankshaft front oil seal. See this section.
  1. Loosen timing belt tensioner pulley pivot bolt, release pulley spring from stud and remove pulley.
  2. Remove 4 bolts securing timing belt rear lower cover to engine.
  3. Remove timing belt rear lower cover.
  4. Disconnect multiplug from oil pressure switch.
Oil pump – Disconnect multiplug from oil pressure switch.
  1. Noting fitted position of M10x20 mm bolt A, remove 9 bolts securing oil pump to cylinder block.
  2. Remove oil pump.
  3. Remove and discard gasket.

Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.

Oil pump – Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.
  1. Using 12 mm Allen key, remove plug nut from oil pressure relief valve.
  2. Remove spring and valve.
Oil pump – Remove spring and valve.
  1. Remove oil pressure switch.
  2. Clean oil pressure switch threads.
  3. Fit oil pressure switch and tighten to 12 Nm.
  4. Clean oil pressure relief valve, spring and plug nut.
  5. Clean valve seating inside oil pump.
  6. Lubricate valve and seating.
  7. Fit valve and spring to oil pump housing.
  8. Fit valve, spring and cap to pump housing.
  9. Apply Loctite 542 sealant to thread of plug nut.
  10. Fit plug nut and tighten to 25 Nm.

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