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Rover 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual05 · Engine 1.6
05 · Engine

Refit

Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
Section
Repairs › Refit
Engine 1.6Refit
Diagram of engine mounting brackets and bolts with callout numbers 61, 62, 63, 64
  1. Remove through bolt, R.H. mounting to body.
  2. Remove 1 bolt and 2 nuts, R.H. mounting to mounting plate.
  3. Remove R.H. mounting.
  4. Remove 3 bolts mounting plate to gearbox and remove mounting plate.
Diagram of left-hand engine mounting bracket and bolts with callout numbers 65, 66
  1. Remove through bolt, L.H. engine mounting to body.
  2. Remove 1 bolt and 1 nut, L.H. mounting bracket to cylinder block and remove mounting.
  3. Raise engine and gearbox 100 mm, check that all components are disconnected and lift clear of engine compartment.

CAUTION: Ensure lifting chains do not contact camshaft cover.

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  1. Attach lifting chains to engine and gearbox brackets, lower engine and gearbox into position ensuring that front mounting bracket is aligned to gearbox.

CAUTION: Ensure lifting chains do not contact camshaft cover.

  1. Fit L.H. mounting tighten bolts to 39 Nm. Fit through bolt and washer, do not tighten.
  2. Align front mounting bracket to gearbox; tighten bolts to 55 Nm. Fit NEW through bolt and washer, do not tighten.
  3. Fit R.H. mounting plate, tighten bolts 55 Nm. Fit through bolt and washer, do not tighten.
  4. Align rear mounting bracket to gearbox; tighten bolts to 55 Nm. Fit NEW through bolt, do not tighten.
  5. Finally tighten mounting through bolts in sequence as follows:
    Rear mounting through bolt 60 Nm.
    Front mounting through bolt 60 Nm.
    R.H. mounting through bolt 60 Nm.
    L.H. mounting through bolt 55 Nm.
  6. Disconnect lifting chains from brackets.
  7. Remove engine lifting bracket and spacer.
  8. Connect R.H. drive shaft to differential, see MANUAL GEARBOX. – 1.6 – Differential oil seal – R.H.
  9. Connect L.H. drive shaft to intermediate shaft, see MANUAL GEARBOX. – 1.6 – Differential oil seal – L.H.
  10. Fit starter motor, see ELECTRICAL – Repairs.
  11. Connect L.H. engine harness at multiplugs.
  12. Secure engine harness multiplugs to brackets.
  13. Connect vacuum pipes to inlet manifold.
  14. Connect brake servo vacuum hose to pipe.
  15. Air conditioning: Secure pipe to clip.
  16. Connect gear change steady bar and selector rod; tighten bolt to 35 Nm.
  17. Align pin holes and fit roll pin to retain selector rod.
  18. Secure roll pin with spring clip and fit gaiter.
  19. Fit front exhaust pipe, see MANIFOLD & EXHAUST – Repairs.
  20. Connect clutch cable to release lever, see CLUTCH – Clutch Cable – 1.6.
  21. Connect reverse lamp leads at snap connectors.
  22. Connect speedometer cable to gearbox, secure retaining clip by rotating gaiter.
  23. Connect heater hoses to engine, tighten clips.
  24. Connect coolant hoses to engine, tighten clips.

Air conditioning

  1. Locate compressor and fit securing bolts, tighten to 25 Nm.
  2. Fit and tension compressor drive belt, see MAINTENANCE.

Power steering

  1. Locate power steering pump and fit securing bolts, tighten to 35 Nm.
  2. Locate power steering hose in clip.
  3. Position power steering pipe clamp: tighten bolt to 15 Nm.

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