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Rover L Series Diesel Engine Overhaul Manual03 · Overhaul
03 · General

Valve head stand down

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Rover
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Engine & gearbox overhaul L Series Diesel Engine Overhaul Manual
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Overhaul › Valve head stand down
OverhaulValve head stand down

Valve head stand down

Valve head stand down
  1. Insert each valve into its respective guide.
  2. Using a straight-edge and feeler gauges, check and record stand down of each valve head.
  3. Compare figures obtained with figures given below. If any valve has a stand down greater than specified, valve seat insert and valve must be replaced: Valve head stand down: Inlet valve A= 1.45 mm. Exhaust valve B= 1.35 mm.

Cylinder head bolts - inspection

  1. Keeping bolts in their fitted order, clean bolts and washers, lightly oil threads.
Cylinder head bolts - inspection – Keeping bolts in their fitted order, clean bolts and washers, lightly oil threads.
  1. Check bolt heads and threads for damage, replace individual bolts as necessary.
  2. Check length of bolt from top of bolt head to end of bolt. If any bolt exceeds 243.41 mm in length, all 10 bolts and washers must be replaced.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove washers from bolts. Keep bolts in their original fitted order.

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