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:
Idle Speed Control Valve (ISCV) - removal, cleaning and
refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Disconnect the valve wiring plug (see
illustration).
12.2 Idle speed control valve - 1.6 EFI engine
A Wiring plug B Securing bolts
3 Unscrew t ...
Rear roadspring (Saloon and Estate models) - removal and
refitting
Removal
1 Raise the rear of the car and support it on
stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
Remove the roadwheel.
2 Support the suspension lower arm by
placing a jack beneath the spring sea ...
Radiator - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Drain the cooling system.
3 If not already done, disconnect the bottom
hose from the radiator.
4 Disconnect the top hose and the expansion
tank ...
