Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Rover
01 General information02 Information03 Maintenance04 Engine 1.4 K805 Engine 1.606 Engine 1.6 D.O.H.C.07 Engine 2.0 T1608 Engine management system - PGM-Fi09 Modular engine management system - SPi10 Modular engine management system - MPi11 Fuel delivery system12 Cooling system13 Manifold and exhaust14 Clutch15 Manual gearbox 1.416 Manual gearbox 1.617 Automatic gearbox18 Drive shafts19 Steering20 Suspension21 Brakes22 Body23 Heating and ventilation24 Air conditioning25 Wipers and washers26 Electrical27 Instruments28 Supplementary restraint system (SRS)
Rover 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual06 · Engine 1.6 D.O.H.C.
06 · Engine

Remove

Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
Section
Repairs › Remove
Engine 1.6 D.O.H.C.Remove

Remove

  1. Remove timing belt bottom cover seal
  2. Remove camshaft cover gasket
Diagram of engine timing belt assembly showing camshaft pulleys and tensioner with callout number 3
  1. Ensure camshaft pulleys are at No. 1 piston T.D.C.
  2. Mark direction of rotation on timing belt if belt is to be refitted.
Diagram of timing belt drive showing crankshaft gear, water pump, and camshaft gears with callout numbers 5, 6, and 7
  1. Slacken bolt on camshaft tensioner and release tension on timing belt.
  2. Remove outer guide plate from crankshaft.
  3. Release timing belt from camshaft gears and tensioner.
  4. Remove timing belt.

Refit

  1. Position sealing strip on timing belt bottom cover.
  2. Position timing belt bottom cover on engine.

CAUTION: Ensure that sealing strip seats correctly.

  1. Fit bolts, timing belt bottom cover, tighten to 10 Nm.
  2. Fit and align left hand engine mounting and securewith bolt and nuts. Tighten the nuts to 60 Nm.
  3. Remove jack supporting engine and remove wooden block from jack.
  4. Fit crankshaft pulley, key, bolt and special washer.Tighten bolt to 115 Nm.
  5. Remove flywheel locking tool.
  6. Fit starter motor, see ELECTRICAL – Repairs.
  7. Air conditioning: Position air conditioning compressor tensioner pulleybracket on engine. Fit bolts and tighten to 24 Nm.
  8. Position power steering pump mounting brackets. Fit bolts and tighten to 45 Nm.
  9. Position power steering pump to mounting bracket. Fit, but do not tighten, mounting bolts.
  10. Fit, but do not tighten, power steering adjusting bolt.
  11. Fit and tension alternator belt, see MAINTENANCE.
  12. Fit and tension air conditioning compressor drive belt , see MAINTENANCE.
  13. Fit and tension power steering pump belt, see MAINTENANCE.
  14. Position power steering and air conditioning hoses to power steering pump bracket and secure with bolts.
  15. Fit timing belt top cover and seal.
  16. Fit underbelly panel, see BODY – Repairs.

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