Righthand
Valve CoverREPLACEMENT, Righthand
1. Disconnect battery negative lead.
2. Disconnect breather hose from plenum chamber and remove hose from rocker cover.
3. Position container to collect coolant spillage.
4. Remove bolt securing coolant pipe brackets together and nut securing bracket to manifold.
5. Loosen clip and disconnect coolant return hose from manifold.
6. Depressurize fuel system.
7. Position cloth to absorb fuel spillage.
8. Disconnect fuel feed hose union and plug the connections.
9. Loosen clip and disconnect fuel return hose and plug the connections.
10. Remove 2 bolts securing engine harness bracket to manifold.
11. Release 4 spark plug leads from guide clips and disconnect leads from spark plugs.
12. Remove 4 bolts securing rocker cover to cylinder head.
13. Remove rocker cover.
14. Remove and discard rocker cover gasket bonding.
15. Clean mating faces of rocker cover and cylinder head using Bostick 6001 or equivalent. Allow to dry.
16. Apply a thin coating of Bostick 1775, or equivalent impact adhesive, to mating faces of rocker cover and gasket. Use a brush to ensure an even film. Allow adhesive to become touch dry.
NOTE: Gasket only fits one way round. It must be fitted accurately, first time. Subsequent movement will destroy the gasket and adhesive properties.
17. Place one end of gasket into cover recess with edge firmly against recess wall, holding remainder of gasket clear. Work around cover pressing gasket into place ensuring edge firmly contacts recess wall.
CAUTION: Allow cover to stand for 30 minutes before fitting.
18. Fit (install) rocker cover to cylinder head ensuring short bolts are fitted inboard, tighten bolts to 9 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
19. Connect plug leads and secure to guide clips.
20. Position harness bracket to inlet manifold and tighten bolts.
21. Connect fuel feed and return hoses.
22. Connect coolant hose to inlet manifold and tighten clip.
23. Secure coolant pipe brackets
24. Fit breather hose.
25. Refill cooling system.
26. Reconnect battery negative lead.