Haynes Rover 214 and 414 1989 to 1992 Owners Workshop Manual 1850106894, 9781850106890

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Rover 214 & 414 Owners Workshop Manual Mark Coombs Models covered Rover 214 and 414 models fitted with eight- or sixteen-valve

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Haynes Publishing Group

Sparkford Nr Yeovil Somerset BA22 7JJ England Haynes Publications, Inc 861 Lawrence Drive Newbury Park

California 91320 USA

Restoring and Preserving our Motoring Heritage Few people can have had the luck to realise their dreams to quite the same extent and in such a remarkable fashion as John Haynes, Founder and Chairman of the Haynes Publishing Group. Since 1965 his unique approach to workshop manual publishing has proved so successful that millions of Haynes Manuals are now sold every year throughout the world, covering literally thousands of different makes and models of cars, vans and motorcycles. A continuing passion for cars and motoring led to the founding in 1985 of a Charitable Trust dedicated to the restoration and preservation of our motoring heritage. To inaugurate the new Museum, John Haynes donated virtually his entire private collection of 52 cars. Now with an unrivalled international collection of over 210 veteran, vintage and classic cars and motorcycles, the Haynes Motor Museum in Somerset is well on the way to becoming one of the most interesting Motor Museums in the world. A 70 seat video cinema, a cafe and an extensive motoring bookshop, together with a specially constructed one kilometre motor circuit, make a visit to the Haynes Motor Museum a truly unforgettable experience. Every vehicle in the museum is preserved in as near as possible mint condition and each car is run every six months on the motor circuit.

Acknowledgements Thanks are due to Champion Spark Plug who supplied the illustrations showing spark plug conditions, to Holt Lloyd Limited who supplied the

illustrations showing bodywork repair, and to Duckhams Oils who provided lubrication data. Thanks are also due to Sykes-Pickavant Limited, who provided some of the workshop tools, and to all those people at Sparkford who helped in the production of this Manual.

Enjoy the picnic area set amongst the rolling Somerset hills. Peer through the William Morris workshop windows at cars being restored, and browse through the extensive displays of fascinating motoring memorabilia. ’ From the 1903 Oldsmobile through such classics as an MG Midget to the mighty 'E' Type Jaguar, Lamborghini, Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer, and Graham Hill's Lola Cosworth, there is something for everyone, young and old alike, at this Somerset Museum.

© Haynes Publishing Group 1992 A book in the Haynes Owners Workshop Manual Series Printed by J. H. Haynes & Co. Ltd., Sparkford, Nr Yeovil, Somerset BA22 7JJ, England

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,

including photocopying, recording or by any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright holder.

ISBN 1 85010 689 4 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library

We take great pride in the accuracy of information given in this Manual,

but vehicle

manufacturers

make

alterations

and

design

changes during the production run of a particular vehicle of which they do not inform us. No liability can be accepted by the authors or publishers for loss, damage or injury caused by any errors in, or omissions from, the information given.

Haynes Motor Museum Situated mid-way between London and Museum is located just off the A303 at the Haynes Manual) and is open to the round, except Christmas Day and Boxing

Penzance, the Haynes Motor Sparkford, Somerset (home of public 7 days a week all year Day.

Contents Page

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Rover 214 & 414

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Rover 414 SLi

About this manual Its aim The aim of this Manual is to help you get the best value from your vehicle. It can do so in several ways. It can help you decide what work must be done (even should you choose to get it done by a garage),

provide information on routine maintenance and servicing, and give a logical course of action and diagnosis when random faults occur. However, it is hoped that you will use the Manual by tackling the work yourself. On simpler jobs it may even be quicker than booking the car

into a garage and going there twice, to leave and collect it. Perhaps most important, a lot of money can be saved by avoiding the costs a garage must charge to cover its labour and overheads.

The Manual has drawings and descriptions to show the function of the various components so that their layout can be understood. Then the tasks are described and photographed in a clear step-by-step

sequence.

[ts arrangement The Manual is divided into Chapters, each covering a logical sub-division of the vehicle. The Chapters are each divided into Sections, numbered with single figures, eg 5; and the Sections into paragraphs (or sub-sections), with decimal numbers following on from the Section they are in, eg 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 etc. It is freely illustrated, especially in those parts where there is a detailed sequence of operations to be carried out. There are two forms of illustration: figures and photographs. The figures are numbered in

sequence with decimal numbers, according to their position in the Chapter - eg Fig. 6.4 is the fourth drawing/illustration in Chapter 6. Photographs carry the same number (either individually or in related

groups) as the Section or sub-section to which they relate. There is an alphabetical index at the back of the Manual as well as a contents list at the front. Each Chapter is also preceded by its own

individual contents list. References to the ‘left’ or ‘right’ of the vehicle are in the sense of a person in the driver’s seat, facing forward. Unless otherwise stated, nuts and bolts are removed by turning anticlockwise, and tightened by turning clockwise. Vehicle manufacturers continually make changes to specifications

and recommendations, and these, when notified, are incorporated into our Manuals at the earliest opportunity. We take great pride in the accuracy of information given in this

Manual, but vehicle manufacturers make alterations and design changes during the production run of a particular vehicle of which they do not inform us. No liability can be accepted by the authors or publishers for loss, damage

or injury caused

by any errors

in, or

omissions from, the information given.

Project vehicles The main project vehicle used in the preparation of this Manual, and appearing in many of the photographic sequences was a 1990 414 SLi. Additional work was carried out and photographed on a 1990 214 Si.

Introduction to the Rover 214 & 414 The Rover 214 Hatchback and 414 Saloon models covered in this Manual are a much-developed version of the original 213 and 216 models Rover first launched in 1984. The 214 five-door model was the first to be introduced in October 1989, and was closely followed by the 414 model which was introduced in March 1990. The 214 model range was further updated in September 1990 when a three-door variant was introduced. All models are fitted with the new 1.4 litre ‘K’ series engine. The

including a three-way regulated catalytic converter, and designed to require the minimum of servicing. The five-speed transmission, which is a joint development by Rover and Peugeot engineers, is of Peugeot design and produced by Rover; it is fitted to the left-hand end of the engine. The complete engine/transmission assembly is mounted transversely across the front of the car and drives the front wheels through unequal-length driveshafts.

214 S model (first introduced in September 1990) has an eight-valve

The front suspension incorporates MacPherson struts and the rear is of the double wishbone type.

single overhead camshaft version of the engine which is fed by a SU KIF carburettor, whereas all other 214 and 414 models are equipped with a sixteen-valve double overhead camshaft version of the engine which is controlled by a Rover/Motorola Modular Engine Management System single-point fuel-injection (MEMS-SPi). Both versions of the engine are able to accept a full range of emission

control systems,

up to and

Braking is by discs at the front and drums at the rear, with a dual-circuit hydraulic system. On all models in the range, an Anti-lock

Braking System (ABS) was offered as an optional extra. If ABS is fitted braking is by discs both at the front and rear.

General dimensions and weights Dimensions Overall length: DMAP TIVOG ONS corees sect secs ccskscssegnt easy concise senupesqaseadwscototazensetnaessavevsasconstneveresnosttree

4220 mm

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4370 mm 1940 mm

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