Land Rover Rover 214 Repair 1689 Ref Rover Manual

1689 Rover 214 & 414 Updated Version 09/97
MOT Test ChecksREF•11
MExamine the handbrake mechanism,
checking for frayed or broken cables,
excessive corrosion, or wear or insecurity of
the linkage. Check that the mechanism works
on each relevant wheel, and releases fully,
without binding.
MIt is not possible to test brake efficiency
without special equipment, but a road test can
be carried out later to check that the vehicle
pulls up in a straight line.
Fuel and exhaust systems
MInspect the fuel tank...

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REF•12Fault Finding
Introduction
The vehicle owner who does his or her own maintenance according
to the recommended service schedules should not have to use this
section of the manual very often. Modern component reliability is such
that, provided those items subject to wear or deterioration are
inspected or renewed at the specified intervals, sudden failure is
comparatively rare. Faults do not usually just happen as a result of
sudden failure, but develop over...

1689 Rover 214 & 414 Updated Version 09/97 problem is also shown in brackets. Whatever the fault, certain basic
principles apply. These are as follows:
Verify the fault. This is simply a matter of being sure that you know
what the symptoms are before starting work. This is particularly
important if you are investigating a fault for someone else who may not
have described it very accurately.
Don’t overlook the obvious. For example, if the vehicle won’t start, is
there petrol in the tank? (Don’t take...

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Cooling system
Engine lacks power
m mIncorrect ignition timing (Chapter 1).
m mCarburettor worn or incorrectly adjusted (Chapter 1).
m mTiming belt incorrectly fitted or tensioned (Chapter 2).
m mFuel filter choked (Chapter 1).
m mFuel pump faulty or delivery pressure low (Chapter 4).
m mUneven or low cylinder compressions (Chapter 2).
m mWorn, faulty or incorrectly gapped spark plugs (Chapter 1).
m mVacuum leak at the carburettor, inlet manifold or associated...

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Fault FindingREF•15
Fuel and exhaust system
Excessive fuel consumption
m mAir filter element dirty or clogged (Chapter 1).
m mCarburettor worn or incorrectly adjusted (Chapter 4).
m mChoke cable incorrectly adjusted or choke sticking (Chapter 4).
m mIgnition timing incorrect (Chapter 1).
m mTyres underinflated(“Weekly Checks”).
Fuel leakage and/or fuel odour
m
mDamaged or corroded fuel tank, pipes or connections (Chapter 1).
m mCarburettor float chamber flooding...

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Braking system
REF•16Fault Finding
Driveshafts
Clicking or knocking noise on turns (at slow speed
on full lock)
m mLack of constant velocity joint lubricant (Chapter 8).
m mWorn outer constant velocity joint (Chapter 8).
Vibration when accelerating or decelerating
m
mWorn inner constant velocity joint (Chapter 8).
m mBent or distorted driveshaft (Chapter 8).
Note:Before assuming that a brake problem exists, make sure that the
tyres are in good condition and...

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Fault FindingREF•17
Suspension and steering (continued)
Excessively stiff steering
m mLack of steering gear lubricant (Chapter 10).
m mSeized track rod balljoint or suspension balljoint (Chapter 10).
m mIncorrect front wheel alignment (Chapter 10).
m mSteering rack or column bent or damaged (Chapter 10).
Excessive play in steering
m
mWorn steering column universal joint(s) or intermediate coupling
(Chapter 10).
m mWorn steering track rod balljoints (Chapter...

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REF•18Fault Finding
Electrical system (continued)
Wiper blades sweep over too large or too small an area of
the glass
m mWiper arms incorrectly positioned on spindles (Chapter 12).
m mExcessive wear of wiper linkage (Chapter 12).
m mWiper motor or linkage mountings loose or insecure (Chapter 12).
Wiper blades fail to clean the glass effectively
m
mWiper blade rubbers worn or perished(“Weekly Checks”).
m mWiper arm tension springs broken or arm pivots seized...

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Glossary of Technical TermsREF•19
A
ABS (Anti-lock brake system)A system,
usually electronically controlled, that senses
incipient wheel lockup during braking and
relieves hydraulic pressure at wheels that are
about to skid.
Air bag  An inflatable bag hidden in the
steering wheel (driver’s side) or the dash or
glovebox (passenger side). In a head-on
collision, the bags inflate, preventing the
driver and front passenger from being thrown
forward into the steering...

1689 Rover 214 & 414 Updated Version 09/97
REF•20Glossary of Technical Terms
CamshaftA rotating shaft on which a series
of cam lobes operate the valve mechanisms.
The camshaft may be driven by gears, by
sprockets and chain or by sprockets and a
belt.
CanisterA container in an evaporative
emission control system; contains activated
charcoal granules to trap vapours from the
fuel system.
CarburettorA device which mixes fuel with
air in the proper proportions to provide a
desired power output from a spark...