Land Rover Rover 214 Repair 1689 02a Rover Manual

component needs to be removed at the same
time, start by removing the timing belt, then
remove each component as described below
whilst ignoring the preliminary dismantling
steps.
Removal
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2To improve access to the timing belt
components (see illustrations), remove the
expansion tank mounting bolts then free the
coolant hose from any relevant retaining clips
and position the tank clear of the engine. On
models equipped with power-assisted
steering, undo all the power...

loose fit in the camshaft end, remove it and
store it with the sprocket for safe-keeping.
Crankshaft sprocket
13On K16 engines, use the tool described in
paragraph 11 to lock together the camshaft
sprockets so that they cannot move under
valve spring pressure when the timing belt is
removed.
14Remove the crankshaft pulley and timing
belt lower cover.
15Slacken through half a turn each the
timing belt tensioner pulley Allen screw and
the tensioner backplate clamp bolt, push the
pulley assembly down to...

Tensioner pulley
39Refit the tensioner pulley assembly and
tighten the pulley Allen screw and the
backplate clamp bolt lightly. Hook the
tensioner spring over the pillar bolt and check
that the tensioner is free to move under spring
tension and that the pulley bears correctly
against the timing belt (see illustration).
40On K16 engines, remove the camshaft
sprocket locking tool.
41Carry out the operations described above
in paragraphs 27 to 32.
10 Camshaft oil seals- renewal
4
Note:If a right-hand oil...

2A•14 Engine in-car repair procedures
1689 Rover 214 & 414 Updated Version 09/9711.0a  Top end components - K8 engine
11.0b  Top end components - K16 engine
1 Cylinder head cover
2 Seal
3 Engine oil filler cap
4 Seal
5 Bolt
6 HT lead retaining clip
bracket
7 Screw
8 HT lead retaining clip
9 HT lead retaining clip
10 HT lead retaining clip
bracket
11 Air intake duct support
bracket
12 Fastener insert
13 Bolt
14 Oil seal
15 Roll pin
16 Camshaft
17 Camshaft right-hand
bearing cap*
18 Dowel
19 Bolt
20...

time to refill with oil on restarting the engine,
resulting in incorrect valve clearances.
K16 engines
9Remove both camshaft sprockets, then
unscrew the inner cover’s upper retaining
bolts so that the cover can be pulled away
from the cylinder head just far enough for
adequate working clearance. Take care not to
distort or damage the cover or the timing belt
(see illustration).
10Remove the cylinder head cover (see
illustration 11.0b).
11Remove the distributor.
12Unclip the air temperature control valve...

29Working in the sequence shown (see
illustration), progressively tighten the
camshaft bearing cap bolts by one turn at a
time until the caps touch the cylinder head
evenly. Now go round again, working in the
same sequence, and tighten all the bolts to
the specified torque setting. Work only as
described to impose the pressure of the valve
springs gradually and evenly on the 
bearing caps. Wipe off all surplus sealant sothat none is left to find its way into any
oilways.
30Squirt clean engine oil into...

12 Valve clearances- 
general information
1It is necessary for a clearance to exist
between the tip of each valve stem and the
valve operating mechanism. This allows for
expansion of the various engine components
as the engine reaches normal operating
temperature.
2On most older engine designs, this meant
that the valve clearances (also known as
‘tappet’ clearances) had to be checked and
adjusted regularly. If the clearances were too
slack, the engine would be very noisy, its
power output would suffer...

the cylinder block/crankcase as it is located
by dowels as well as by the tops of the liners.
17With the joint broken, lift the cylinder head
away, using assistance if possible as it is a
heavy assembly, especially if complete with
the manifolds. Remove the gasket, noting the
two locating dowels, and discard it.
18Further to the warnings given in the note
at the beginning of this Section, do not
attempt to rotate the crankshaft with the
cylinder head removed, otherwise the wet
liners may be displaced....

tightens each bolt through half a turn so that
the marks face away from each other and the
third stage tightens them through another
half-turn so that all the bolt-head marks will
then align again with their cylinder head
counterparts. If any bolt is overtightened past
its mark, slacken it through 90°, then re-
tighten until the marks align (see illustration).
30Refit and tighten the inlet manifold
support stay bolts, then secure the engine
wiring harness using the clips provided.
31On K16 engines...

area so that it cannot be contaminated with
oil.
2Drain the engine oil, then clean and refit the
engine oil drain plug, tightening it to the
specified torque wrench setting. If the engine
is nearing its service interval when the oil and
filter are due for renewal, it is recommended
that the filter is also removed and a new one
fitted. After reassembly, the engine can then
be replenished with fresh engine oil.
3Where necessary, unscrew the alternator
adjuster link retaining nut and unbolt the
engine...