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Rover 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual Supplement06 · Engine - K16 with VVC
06 · Engine

Tensioning new camshaft timing belt (Engine - K16 with VVC)

Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual Supplement
Section
Adjustments › Tensioning new camshaft timing belt
Engine - K16 with VVCTensioning new camshaft timing belt

Tensioning new camshaft timing belt

Tensioning new camshaft timing belt
  1. Loosen tensioner pulley Allen screw11/2 turn.
  2. Loosen tensioner backplate bolt /2 turn.
  3. Fit pillar bolt to cylinder head.
  4. Fit tensioner spring to tensioner and position spring to pillar bolt.
  5. Rotate crankshaft clockwise 2 complete revolutions and align camshaft gear timing marks.
  6. Tighten tensioner backplate bolt to 10 Nm.
  7. Tighten tensioner Allen screw to 45 Nm.
  8. Disconnect tensioner spring from pillar bolt and remove spring from tensioner.
  9. Remove pillar bolt from cylinder head.
  10. Fit camshaft timing belt upper cover. See Repairs.
  11. Connect battery earth lead.

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