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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition05 · Cooling system, manifold and exhaust
05 · Engine

Inspection

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Cooling system: repairs › Inspection
Cooling system, manifold and exhaustInspection

Inspection

Diagram of water pump showing bleed holes, bleed hole, and rubber seal with callout labels A, B, C.
  1. A Bleed holes
  2. B Bleed hole
  3. C Rubber seal
  4. Remove the timing balancer belt and timing belt.
  5. Check that the water pump pulley turns freely.
  6. Check for signs of seal leakage.

Note: Small amount of "weeping" from bleed hole is normal.

Replacement

Diagram of water pump removal showing bolts, O-ring, and torque specification 6 x 1.0 mm 12 N m.
  1. A Water pump
  2. B O – ring
  3. Remove the timing balancer belt and timing belt.
  4. Unscrew the bolts, then remove the water pump.
  5. Install the water pump in the reverse order of removal. Replace the O – ring.

Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600

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