Specifications
System type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pressurised, pump-assisted thermo-syphon with
front mounted
radiator and electric cooling fan
Pressure cap rating
Up to 1986:
1.1 litre OHV engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 0.9 bar (13.0 lbf/in2)
1.3 and 1.6 litre CVH engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 0.85 to 1.1 bar (12.0 to 15.7 lbf/in2)
1986 onwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 0.98 to 1.2 bar (14.2 to 17.0 lbf/in2)
Thermostat
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wax
Start to open temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 85° to 89°C (189° to 192°F)
Fully open temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 102°C (223°F) (±3°C/5°F for used thermostats)
Torque wrench settings Nm lbf ft
Radiator mounting bolts:
Pre-1986 models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 7 to 10 5 to 7
1986 models onwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 20 to 27 15 to 20
Thermostat housing bolts:
OHV engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 17 to 21 13 to 16
CVH engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 9 to 12 7 to 9
Water pump bolts:
OHV engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 7 to 10 5 to 7
CVH engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 7 to 10 5 to 7
Water pump pulley (OHV engines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 9 to 11 6 to 8
Fan shroud to radiator:
Pre-1986 models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 7 to 10 5 to 7
1986 models onwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 3 to 5 2 to 4
Fan motor to shroud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 9 to 12 7 to 9
See also:
Front suspension lower arm (pressed steel type) - removal,
overhaul and refitting
1 The pressed steel type suspension is only
fitted to pre-May 1983 1.1 litre models (see
illustration).
4.1 Pressed steel type lower arm components
A Lower arm
B Tie-bar
C Retaining bolt
D Ba ...
Suspension and steering check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
Front suspension and steering
check
1 Raise the front of the vehicle, and securely
support it on axle stands (see “Jacking and
Vehicle Support”).
2 Visually inspect the balljoint dust covers
and ...
Air cleaner - removal and refitting
K-Jetronic system
Removal
1 Remove the air cleaner element as
described in Chapter 1.
2 Detach the fuel filter from the side of the
cleaner casing (leave the fuel lines attached to
the filter) a ...