KV6 cam locking tools

lewlew100 · 25th October 2020, 10:29

I seem to remember that the club has a set of kv6 camshaft locking tools that is available for members to hire/use. I would like to gain access to these as I have a KV6 2.5 with head gasket failure. Are these club tools still available for me to use please, or does someone have a set available to hire out or if not too expensive sell me. Sorry if this is posted in the wrong section. Thank you. Geoff.

Tenesmus · 25th October 2020, 21:22

Are you sure it's HGF? My understanding is it's quite rare.

SD1too · 26th October 2020, 07:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewlew100

... I have a KV6 2.5 with head gasket failure.

Geoff,

This is your Rover 800 Coupé isn't it, not a 75/ZT.

Simon

lewlew100 · 26th October 2020, 22:39

Hi Simon, thanks for your reply. Yes, it is my 1999 825 Coupe, but I have been assured that the 75 cam locking tools will fit. I have purchased the full head gasket set, cam belt set and water pump, and have found a mechanic that will assist. I will not know if I shall need a 'stat housing until the inlet manifold is removed. I have read that the KV6 does not use stretch bolts. Is it advisable to replace the bolts, and if so can any bolt of the same size and strength be used? My current everyday car is my diesel Rover 75 tourer which is fine (mot due Nov. and just fitted new discs,pads and shoes all round , along with a new alternator), but is now showing an airbag light. I will check out the yellow wires at the weekend - fingers crossed. As I am a club member I hope that the locking set could be made available to help to cure (mend) one of the '75's ageing relatives. Cheers, Geoff.

SD1too · 27th October 2020, 13:21

Hi Geoff,

You're right, the kits contain tools for the 825 as well as the 75/ZT (most are common but the 825 rear sprockets are a different design). I'm not aware that the club has this tooling available for lending so a PM to one of the moderators might be an idea.

I can't help with your question about the through bolts I'm afraid. What does Haynes say in its 825 manual?

The 825 coupé is a rare and graceful design so well done for saving it!

Simon

lewlew100 · 27th October 2020, 17:46

Simon, thanks for your prompt reply. I will try to contact a MOD or hopefully one will read this thread and get in contact. I thought that the late 825's had been updated (debugged). I too think the 800 coupe is a bit rare now and love the lines. This car really must be saved, but it surprises me how quickly all the 800 series seem to have disappeared. I have had 3 in the past, all 827 models, one of which was a coupe - I wish I had kept that one. Geoff.

chris75 · 27th October 2020, 17:53

Rave does not mention using new head bolts ; it just advises wiping the old ones clean when refitting

They are not long bolts like on the K16 four pot engines . I refitted my heads about a year ago after renewing the valve stem oil seals and reused the old bolts without any problem .

25th October 2020, 10:29	#1
lewlew100 Newbie Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Bourne Posts: 15 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	KV6 cam locking tools I seem to remember that the club has a set of kv6 camshaft locking tools that is available for members to hire/use. I would like to gain access to these as I have a KV6 2.5 with head gasket failure. Are these club tools still available for me to use please, or does someone have a set available to hire out or if not too expensive sell me. Sorry if this is posted in the wrong section. Thank you. Geoff. Last edited by lewlew100; 25th October 2020 at 17:24.. Reason: sentence not quite finished in original post.

25th October 2020, 21:22	#2
Tenesmus Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Penzance Posts: 481 Thanks: 17 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	Are you sure it's HGF? My understanding is it's quite rare. __________________ 2005 Connoisseur 2.5 auto SE Tourer in BRG with Sandstone Beige and Black piping interior (the 2nd of only 7 Rover 75s produced 5th November 2004, and it’s the 244th of 303 facelift British Racing Green 75 tourers built worldwide). All I've done is add Rover walnut gear knob and handbrake... 2016 Vauxhall Viva SL (Father Jack) "assisted manual" (auto) in purple. Going rusty underneath already...

26th October 2020, 22:39	#4
lewlew100 Newbie Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Bourne Posts: 15 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	KV6 cam locking tools Hi Simon, thanks for your reply. Yes, it is my 1999 825 Coupe, but I have been assured that the 75 cam locking tools will fit. I have purchased the full head gasket set, cam belt set and water pump, and have found a mechanic that will assist. I will not know if I shall need a 'stat housing until the inlet manifold is removed. I have read that the KV6 does not use stretch bolts. Is it advisable to replace the bolts, and if so can any bolt of the same size and strength be used? My current everyday car is my diesel Rover 75 tourer which is fine (mot due Nov. and just fitted new discs,pads and shoes all round , along with a new alternator), but is now showing an airbag light. I will check out the yellow wires at the weekend - fingers crossed. As I am a club member I hope that the locking set could be made available to help to cure (mend) one of the '75's ageing relatives. Cheers, Geoff. Last edited by lewlew100; 26th October 2020 at 22:48.. Reason: rover 825 - not 827 & spelling - making cambelt into 2 words.

27th October 2020, 13:21	#5
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,412 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	Hi Geoff, You're right, the kits contain tools for the 825 as well as the 75/ZT (most are common but the 825 rear sprockets are a different design). I'm not aware that the club has this tooling available for lending so a PM to one of the moderators might be an idea. I can't help with your question about the through bolts I'm afraid. What does Haynes say in its 825 manual? The 825 coupé is a rare and graceful design so well done for saving it! Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

27th October 2020, 17:46	#6
lewlew100 Newbie Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Bourne Posts: 15 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	KV6 cam locking tools. Simon, thanks for your prompt reply. I will try to contact a MOD or hopefully one will read this thread and get in contact. I thought that the late 825's had been updated (debugged). I too think the 800 coupe is a bit rare now and love the lines. This car really must be saved, but it surprises me how quickly all the 800 series seem to have disappeared. I have had 3 in the past, all 827 models, one of which was a coupe - I wish I had kept that one. Geoff.

27th October 2020, 17:53	#7
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,811 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	Rave does not mention using new head bolts ; it just advises wiping the old ones clean when refitting They are not long bolts like on the K16 four pot engines . I refitted my heads about a year ago after renewing the valve stem oil seals and reused the old bolts without any problem . __________________ Who said it was simples ? Last edited by chris75; 27th October 2020 at 17:58..