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- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
- Section
- Repairs › Remove
Engine 1.4 K8Remove
Service Repair No. 12.29.40
Remove
- Disconnect battery earth lead.
- Release clips and disconnect 2 breather hoses from camshaft cover.
- Remove 2 screws and remove spark plug cover.
- Disconnect 4 plug tubes from spark plugs.
- Lift clip plate and grommet and position HT leads aside.
- Progressively slacken then remove 13 bolts and 2 pillar bolts from cover.
- Remove camshaft cover assembly.
Note: The gasket is reusable and should remain attached to the camshaft cover unless it is to be renewed.
- Check condition of sealing path, it should be complete and attached to the gasket.
- Remove gasket from camshaft carrier only if sealing path is damaged or detached from gasket.
Refit
- Clean mating surfaces and inside of camshaft cover.
If necessary, wash oil separator elements in solvent and blow dry. - If camshaft cover gasket is renewed, fit to camshaft carrier with 'TOP' mark towards the inlet manifold.
- Fit camshaft cover onto camshaft carrier, tighten bolts in sequence shown to 10 Nm.
- Fit clip plate and grommet and press plug tubes onto spark plugs.
- Fit spark plug cover to camshaft cover, tighten screws to 2 Nm.
- Connect 2 breather hoses to camshaft cover, retain with clips.
- Connect battery earth lead.
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