Rover K Series 1.8 VVC User Manual

ENGINE K SERIES 1.8 VVC
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New Timing Belt (front)
NOTE: When fitting a new timing belt, fit the spring pillar bolt and tensioner spring
supplied with the new belt. After tensioning the timing belt, remove the spring and
pillar bolt.
IMPORTANT: The tensioner spring without the rubber sleeve is unique to the VVC engine,
and has a higher spring loading. The tensioner spring, (with the rubber sleeve), is a
common fitment to all other four cylinder ‘K’ Series engines and must not be used on the
VVC engine.
Figure 6
Camshaft Drive Belt (Remove)
• With the upper timing belt cover removed, rotate crankshaft clockwise to align the
timing marks on the camshaft gears, and locate 18G 1570 between the gears.
• Always mark direction of rotation, (DOR), on the drive belt if it is to be reused.
• Release ½ turn, Allen bolt and tensioner backplate bolt, then move the tensioner down
to the fully off position, and retighten back plate bolt to 10Nm.
• Ease the timing belt from the gears using finger pressure only.
• Prevent the crankshaft from turning using 18G 1742, and undo and remove the
crankshaft pulley bolt, then remove lower timing belt cover.
Remove the timing belt from the engine.

Rover K Series 1.8 VVC Specifications

General

Brand	Rover
Model	K Series 1.8 VVC
Category	Engine
Language	English