Land Rover Rover 214 Repair 1689 02b Rover Manual

bearing journals for uneven wear, scoring,
pitting and cracking.
6Rub a penny across each journal several
times. If a journal picks up copper from the
penny, it is too rough (see illustration).
7Remove any burrs from the crankshaft oil
holes with a stone, file or scraper.
8Using a micrometer, measure the diameter
of the main bearing and crankpin (big-end)
journals and compare the results with those
specified (see illustration). Check carefully
that each journal’s diameter is within the
tolerances of the...

16 Engine overhaul- 
reassembly sequence
1Before reassembly begins, ensure that all
new parts have been obtained and that all
necessary tools are available. Read through
the entire procedure to familiarise yourself
with the work involved and to ensure that all
items necessary for reassembly of the engine
are at hand. In addition to all normal tools and
materials, it will be necessary to obtain the
Rover sealant kit LVV 10002. Carefully read
the instructions supplied with the sealant kit
and take care not...

Main bearing running clearance
check
7Clean the backs of the bearing shells 
and the bearing locations in both the 
cylinder block/crankcase and the main
bearing ladder.
8Press the bearing shells into their locations,
ensuring that the tab on each shell engages in
the notch in the cylinder block/crankcase or
main bearing ladder location. Take care not to
touch any shell bearing surface with your
fingers.
9Press the bearing shells with the oil grooves
into the upper locations (in the cylinder...

assemblies (see illustrations). Leave No 1
and 4 cylinders at the TDC position
25Thoroughly degrease the mating surfaces
of the cylinder block/crankcase and the main
bearing ladder. Apply the special Rover
sealant to the mating  surface of the cylinder
block/crankcase as shown (see illustration).
Carefully follow the instructions supplied with
the sealant kit. If the Rover sealant is being
used, assembly must be completed as soon
as possible after the sealant has been applied
(maximum of 20 minutes). If...

33Refit the dipstick tube to the cylinder
block/crankcase, tightening the bolts to the
specified torque wrench setting.
34Refit the timing belt inner cover, the
sprocket(s) and tensioner, and the belt itself.
35Using a torque wrench, check that the
amount of force required to rotate the
crankshaft does not exceed 31 Nm. If the
effort required is greater than this, the engine
must be dismantled again to trace and rectify
the cause. This value takes into account the
increased friction of a new engine and...

13Lubricate the cylinder bores, the pistons
and piston rings, then lay out each
piston/connecting rod assembly in its
respective position.
14Starting with assembly No 1, make sure
that the piston rings are still correctly spaced,
then clamp them in position with a piston ring
compressor.
15Insert the piston/connecting rod assembly
into the top of liner No 1, ensuring that the
arrow (or FRONT marking) on the piston
crown faces the timing belt end of the engine.
Note that the stamped marks on the...

20 Engine- initial start-up 
after overhaul
2
1With the engine refitted in the vehicle,
double-check the engine oil and coolant
levels. Make a final check that everything has
been reconnected and that there are no tools
or rags left in the engine compartment.
2With the spark plugs removed and the
ignition system disabled by earthing the ignition
HT coil distributor spark plug (HT) lead with a
jumper lead, turn the engine over on the starter
until the oil pressure warning lamp goes out.3Refit the spark...