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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition03 · Engine
03 · Engine

Cylinder block (page 2 of 3)

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Cylinder block: repairs
EngineCylinder block · page 2 of 3

Cylinder Bore Size:
Standard (New):
A or I: 85.010 – 85.020 mm
B or II: 85.000 – 85.010 mm
Service Limit: 85.070 mm
Oversize:
0.25: 85.250 – 85.260 mm
0.50: 85.500 – 85.510 mm
Bore Taper:
Limit: (Difference between first and third measurement) 0.05 mm

  • If measurements in any cylinder are beyond Oversize Bore Service Limit, replace the block.
  • If the block is to be rebored, refer to Piston Clearance Inspection after reboring.

Note: Scored or scratched cylinder bores must be honed.
Reboring Limit: 0.5 mm

Diagram showing a precision straight edge placed across the top of a cylinder block for warpage inspection

A Precision Straight Edge

  1. Use a precision straight edge to check the top of the block for warpage. Measure along the edges and across the centre as shown.

Cylinder Block Warpage:
Standard (New): below 0.07 mm
Service Limit: 0.10 mm

Diagram showing the cylinder block deck surface with lines indicating where measurements should be taken

Surfaces to be measured

Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600

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