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Rover 400 Workshop Manual (1995-2000)03 · Information
03 · General

Engine - ’l’ series

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
General data › Engine - ’l’ series
InformationEngine - ’l’ series

ENGINE - ’L’ SERIES

Type8 valve SOHC
Cylinder arrangement4 in line - transverse
Bore84 mm
Stroke89 mm3
Capacity1994 cm
Firing order1 - 3 - 4 - 2
RotationClockwise, viewed from the front of the engine
Cylinder head warp - maximum0.10 mm

Lubrication

System TypeWet sump, crankshaft driven eccentric rotor pump
Relief valve opening pressure4.5 bar
  Max pressure at 3000 rpm (hot)3.8 bar.
Pressure at idle0.7 bar
Oil pressure warning light switch opens0.4 - 0.7 bar
Oil filterFull flow with disposable canister

ENGINE - ’T’ SERIES

Type16 valve DOHC
Cylinder arrangement4 in line - transverse
Bore:84.45 mm
Stroke89 mm3
Capacity:1994 cm
Firing order1 - 3 - 4 - 2
RotationClockwise, viewed from front of engine
Valve timing
Inlet
  Opens22˚ BTDC
  Closes38˚ ABDC
Exhaust
  Opens50˚ BBDC
  Closes10˚ ATDC
Valve open period240˚

Lubrication

System TypeWet sump, crankshaft driven eccentric rotor pump
Relief valve opening pressure4.1 bar (above 80˚C)
Pressure at idle1.0 bar (above 80˚C)
Maximum oil pressure at 6500 rev/min7.0 bar (below 40°C)
Oil pressure warning light switch opens0.3 - 0.5 bar
Oil filterFull flow disposable canister

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 400

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