Yes, in order to remove the timing cover you must drop the oil pan.

 

And with the oil sump / oil pan off, it allows you another method to release the harmonic balancer (big honkin' pulley at the bottom). Pix shows one way, you can also use a breaker bar wedged against the ground and bump the starter (turn key for a moment).


And doing this all for a friend means somebody else will be buying the brew for awhile.

 

make sure you breake the bolt on the harmonic pully BEFORE you take the belt offf

 

me=NOVICE....I was just going to change out the oil sump/pan gasket and bolt seals, the timing gasket, and oil seal... do i need to change all the other stuff?

the only issue I have is the coolant leak.should I take pictures and post them for additional thoughts?

Gents I truely appreciate your help, but I am a novice so this is all new to me.

 

In order to replace the timing cover gasket, you have to remove the timing chain, and waterpump.

Why would you put the old stuff back on for under $100.00, you could replace them and be done.

The oil pump is a little more but the same hold true, do you want to spend another day ripping the front of the engine apart because you didnt replace something while you were there.

 

I dunno about removing the timing chain to replace the gasket, but certainly exam for slop while there. Pages from shop manual attached.

A known issue with older Rovers is the cracked oil pump, sometimes it is a source of "the tick", sometimes cracked ones keep on pumping.

 

actually buzz is right you dont have to remove the timing chain, but it only require 2 more bolts to replace it.

 

thanks to all, plan of action:

1. replace oil sump/ pan gasket (looks nasty and might be leaking)
2. replace oil pump (i do here a slight tick from time to time when idling)
3. replace timing gasket
4. replace oil seal
5. replace timing chain (worried about this one, seems difficult, anyone have liteture on replacement steps?)

 

See attached. As a first step, I encourage you to download your own free copy of the RAVE, and read up on any task you plan to undertake. By having the same info that is supplied to the dealership mechanic you will have a head start on the problem. By having your own copy, you won't have to wait for a reply post on the site.

While the Rover is simple, why go at it un-armed? Plus, the advance DIY can "justify" a flat screen (50 inch or bigger) plus wifi/cable modem plus PC in the garage, so that when taking a break from wrench turning, activities on spaces of grass, hardwood, or ice can be closely monitored.

 

Thank you to all. I will follow up with the outcome