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Rover 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual04 · Engine 1.4 K8
04 · Engine

Remove

Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
Section
Repairs › Remove
Engine 1.4 K8Remove

Service Repair No. 12.29.02

Remove

  1. Disconnect both battery leads.
  2. Remove bolt and battery clamp, lift out battery.
  3. Drain cooling system, see MAINTENANCE.
Diagram showing coolant expansion tank secured by bolts labeled 4 to the vehicle body

Models with air conditioning

  1. Remove 3 bolts, coolant expansion tank to body and bracket, position expansion tank aside.
Diagram showing coolant expansion tank labeled 5 in position under the bonnet
  1. Disconnect power steering reservoir from clip and position aside.

All models

  1. Remove air cleaner, see MODULAR ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – MPi – Repairs.
  2. Remove oxygen sensor, see MODULAR ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – MPi – Repairs.
  3. Remove camshaft cover and gasket.
  4. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Remove alternator drive belt, see MAINTENANCE.
Diagram showing upper timing cover secured by bolts labeled 12 and a bottom bolt labeled 11
  1. Slacken bottom bolt securing upper timing cover.
  2. Remove 5 bolts and upper timing cover.
  3. Mark direction of rotation on timing belt.
  4. Remove timing belt and tensioner pulley, see MAINTENANCE.
  5. Remove 3 bolts securing engine front mounting bracket, remove bracket.
Diagram showing camshaft gears labeled 17 and 18 with bolts and washers labeled 16
  1. Remove 2 bolts and plain washers from camshaft gears.
  2. Mark camshaft gears for fitting reference and remove 2 camshaft gears.

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