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01 Introduction02 General information03 Information04 Engine - KV605 Engine - diesel06 Engine - T Series07 Emission control08 Engine management system - MEMS09 Engine management system - EDC10 Fuel delivery system11 Cooling system - KV612 Cooling system - diesel13 Manifold & exhaust systems14 Clutch15 Manual gearbox - PG116 Manual gearbox - T75017 Automatic gearbox - JF403E18 Drive shafts19 Steering20 Brakes21 Restraint systems22 Body23 Air conditioning24 Wipers & washers25 Electrical26 Instruments
Rover 800 Workshop Manual (1996-1999)04 · Engine - KV6
04 · Engine

All models (page 4 of 4)

Make
Rover
Model
800 Workshop Manual
Year
1996–1999
Section
Repairs
Engine - KV6All models · page 4 of 4
Diagram
  1. Raise hoist, tilt engine with gearbox as low as possible and using assistance manoeuvre and lift engine and gearbox from vehicle.

Refit

  1. Using assistance, lower engine and gearbox assembly into engine bay.
  2. Connect heater feed hose and secure with clip.
  3. Lower engine onto rear mounting.
  4. Position front mounting and bracket assembly, fit bolts securing bracket to engine and tighten to 85 Nm.
  5. Align bracket to front crossmember, fit bolts and tighten to 45 Nm.
  6. Loosen RH engine mounting through bolt. align mounting bracket to engine fit bolts bolts and tighten to 85 Nm. DO NOT tighten through bolt.
  7. Lower hoist, disconnect and remove lifting bracket 18G 1598.
  8. Fit nut to rear mounting but DO NOT tighten.
  9. Tighten bolts securing rear engine mounting bracket to crossmember to 45 Nm.
  10. Align coolant pipe to front crossmember and tighten bolts.
  11. Connect coolant hose and tighten clip.
  12. Fit LH and RH drive shaft assemblies. See DRIVE SHAFTS, Repairs.
  13. Position gearbox steady rod washers and connect rod. Fit bolt and tighten to 25 Nm.
  14. Connect gear selector rod and align holes in shaft and rod. Fit new roll pin.
  15. Fit roll pin retaining clip.
  16. Clean exhaust manifold and front pipe mating faces and fit new gasket.
  17. Connect front pipe to manifold, fit nuts and tighten to 35 Nm.
  18. Connect exhaust mounting.
  19. Position clutch slave cylinder to engine front mounting bracket, fit and tighten bolts to 22 Nm.
  20. Clean push rod clevis pin and smear with grease.
  21. Align push rod to lever and fit clevis pin, washer and ’R’ clip.
  22. Position front steady bar and bracket assembly.
  23. Fit bolts securing bracket to gearbox and tighten to 85 Nm.
  24. Fit bolts securing steady bracket to front crossmember and tighten to 60 Nm

Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Rover 800

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