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Rover 800 Workshop Manual (1996-1999)05 · Engine - diesel
05 · Engine

Rocker cover gasket

Make
Rover
Model
800 Workshop Manual
Year
1996–1999
Section
Repairs › Rocker cover gasket
Engine - dieselRocker cover gasket
  1. Fit inlet and exhaust manifolds. See MANIFOLD & EXHAUST SYSTEMS, Repairs.
  2. Fit coolant manifold. See COOLING SYSTEM - DIESEL, Repairs.
  3. Fit injectors. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - EDC, Repairs.
  4. Fit rocker cover. See this section.

CAUTION: Rotate crankshaft slowly to ensure tappets have retracted and pistons clear valves.

  1. Start and run engine for 20 minutes.
  2. Switch off engine and allow to cool for 4 hours.
Switch off engine and allow to cool for 4 hours.
  1. Starting at bolt 1, loosen off then tighten to 30 Nm then a further 130°
  2. Repeat procedure, one bolt at a time for bolts 2 to 10.
  3. Recheck by torque tightening bolts 11 and 12 to 90 Nm.

ROCKER COVER GASKET

Service repair no - 12.29.40

Remove

Rocker cover gasket – Service repair no - 12.29.40
  1. Remove engine acoustic cover.
Rocker cover gasket – Remove engine acoustic cover.
  1. Loosen clip and disconnect breather hose.
  2. Remove 4 screws securing rocker cover.
  3. Remove rocker cover.
  4. Disconnect 4 glow plug connectors.
  5. Remove and discard rocker cover gasket.
  6. Remove 4 sealing washers from screws and discard.

Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Rover 800

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