Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Rover
Rover 800 Workshop Manual (1996-1999)04 · Engine - KV6
04 · Engine

Engine sump gasket

Make
Rover
Model
800 Workshop Manual
Year
1996–1999
Section
Repairs › Engine sump gasket
Engine - KV6Engine sump gasket · page 1 of 2

Refit

  1. Clean oil pump mating faces and fit new gasket.
  2. Clean oil pump bolts and apply Loctite 242 to first 3 threads.
  3. Fit oil seal guide from seal kit, over end of crankshaft.
Fit oil seal guide from seal kit, over end of crankshaft.
  1. Fit oil pump, fit bolts and tighten progressively in sequence shown to 9 Nm.
  2. Connect multiplugs to oil pressure switch and oil temperature sensor. Clean crankshaft gear and crankshaft.
  3. Fit crankshaft gear.
  4. Clean dipstick tube flange mating faces and fit new gasket.
  5. Fit dipstick tube, fit nuts securing dipstick tube to sump and tighten to 9 Nm.
  6. Fit dipstick.
  7. Fit camshaft timing belt. See this section.
  8. Fill engine with correct quantity and grade of oil. See INFORMATION, Capacities, fluids and lubricants.

ENGINE SUMP GASKET

Service repair no - 12.60.38

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Remove engine oil dipstick.
  2. Drain engine oil. See this section.
Engine sump gasket – Drain engine oil. See this section.
  1. Remove 8 bolts securing centre beam to front and rear cross-members.
  2. Remove centre beam.

Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Rover 800

Links open Amazon search results in a new tab. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.