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

Remove

Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
Section
Repairs › Remove
Engine 1.6Remove · page 1 of 3

Service Repair No. 12.29.43

Remove

  1. Release h.t. leads from clips.
Diagram of camshaft cover showing numbered components 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
  1. Disconnect h.t. leads from spark plugs.
  2. Slacken clip; disconnect P.C.V. hose from camshaft cover.
  3. Remove 2 bolts – throttle cable brackets to camshaft cover.
  4. Remove 4 nuts securing camshaft cover.
  5. Release earth leads from securing nut stud.
  6. Remove 4 sealing washers from studs.
  7. Raise L.H. side of camshaft cover and manoeuvre it clear of timing belt cover; lift off camshaft cover.
Diagram of removed camshaft cover with gasket, oil filler cap, and sealing rings labelled 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
  1. Remove gasket.
  2. Remove 4 spark plug sealing rings.
  3. Remove oil filler cap.
  4. Remove 'O' ring from oil filler cap.
  5. Remove 4 sealing grommets from securing stud holes.

Refit

  1. Ensure all traces of gasket are removed from cylinder head and camshaft cover.
  2. Fit new 'O' ring to oil filler cap; fit cap.
  3. Fit 4 new grommets in securing stud holes.
  4. Fit new camshaft cover gasket to camshaft cover.

CAUTION: Fit gasket dry.

  1. Fit camshaft cover; ensure gasket is not disturbed.
  2. Fit sealing washer to each securing nut stud.
  3. Fit earth leads to securing nut stud.
  4. Fit camshaft cover nuts; tighten progressively to 10 Nm.
  5. Secure throttle cable brackets to camshaft cover.
  6. Connect P.C.V. hose to camshaft cover; tighten clip.
  7. Connect h.t. leads to spark plugs.
  8. Secure h.t. leads in clips.
  9. Run engine; check for oil leaks.

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET

Service Repair No. 12.29.02

Remove

  1. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Drain cooling system, – see MAINTENANCE.
Diagram of air cleaner trunking and vacuum pipes with callout 3
  1. Disconnect vacuum pipe from air cleaner. Release 2 vacuum pipes from clips. Slacken hose clip, disconnect trunking from throttle housing and air cleaner. Release clip and disconnect breather pipe from trunking.

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