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Rover 800 Workshop Manual (1996-1999)04 · Engine - KV6
04 · Engine

Engine and manual gearbox

Make
Rover
Model
800 Workshop Manual
Year
1996–1999
Section
Repairs › Engine and manual gearbox
Engine - KV6Engine and manual gearbox · page 1 of 5

Refit

  1. Clean mating surfaces of camshaft cover and carrier.
  2. Clean inside of camshaft cover. If necessary, wash oil separator gauze and blow dry.

CAUTION: When fitting new gasket ensure arrows point towards inlet manifold.

Clean inside of camshaft cover. If necessary, wash oil separator gauze and blow dry.
  1. Fit new gasket and position camshaft cover to carrier. Fit bolts and working in sequence illustrated, tighten progressively to 9 Nm.
  2. Position harness bracket to camshaft cover and tighten bolt to 8 Nm.
  3. Connect spark plug leads and secure breather hose to camshaft cover.
  4. Fit manifold support brackets and tighten bolts to 25 Nm.

ENGINE AND MANUAL GEARBOX

Service repair no - 12.37.01/99

Remove

  1. Release spring clips retaining bonnet struts.
  2. Disconnect struts and tie bonnet back.
  3. Remove air cleaner assembly. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS, Repairs.
  4. Remove battery. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
  5. Remove inlet manifold chamber. See MANIFOLD & EXHAUST SYSTEMS, Repairs.
  6. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Remove radiator assembly. See COOLING SYSTEM - ’KV6’, Repairs.
Engine and manual gearbox – Remove radiator assembly. See COOLING SYSTEM - ’KV6’, Repairs.
  1. Remove 2 screws securing spark plug cover.
  2. Remove cover.

Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Rover 800

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