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

Remove

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Cylinder head/valve train: repairs › Remove
EngineRemove

Remove

Note: Identify valves and valve springs as they are removed so that each item can be reinstalled in its original position.

  1. Tap each valve stem with a plastic mallet to loosen valve keepers before installing the spring compressor.
Diagram showing a valve spring compressor tool installed on an engine cylinder head

A Valve spring compressor

  1. Install the spring compressor as shown. Compress the spring and remove the valve keepers.
  2. Remove the valve guide seal.
Technical diagram of a valve showing dimension lines labeled A, B, C, and D

Intake Valve Dimensions:

A Standard (New): 33.90 – 34.10mm
B Standard (New): 110.88 – 111.18mm
C Standard (New): 5.485 – 5.495mm
C Service Limit: 5.455mm
D Standard (New): 0.85 – 1.15mm
D Service Limit: 0.65mm

Exhaust Valve Dimensions:

A Standard (New): 28.90 – 29.10mm
B Standard (new): 122.15 – 122.45mm
C Standard (New): 5.450 – 5.460mm
C Service Limit: 5.420mm
D Standard (New): 1.05 – 1.35mm
D Service Limit: 0.95mm

Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600

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