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

Valve Movement (page 2 of 2)

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Cylinder head/valve train: repairs
EngineValve Movement · page 2 of 2

Reaming
Note: For new valve guides only.

Diagram showing valve guide installed height measurement with labels A and B.
  1. A Valve guide
  2. B Valve guide installed height

Valve Guide Installed Height:
Intake: 24.0mm
Exhaust: 15.3mm

Illustration of a hand using a reamer handle to work on a cylinder head valve guide.
  1. A Reamer handle
  2. Coat both reamer and valve guide with cutting oil.
  3. Rotate the reamer, in a clockwise direction only, the full length of the valve guide bore.
  4. Continue to rotate the reamer clockwise while removing it from the bore.
  5. Thoroughly wash the guide in detergent and water to remove any cutting residue.
  6. Check clearance with a valve.
    – Verify that the valve slides in the intake and exhaust valve guides without exerting pressure.

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