Thermo-time switch - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Drain the cooling system as described in Chapter 1.
3 Raise the front of the car and support it on axle stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
4 Disconnect the wiring multi-plug from the thermo-time switch located on the inlet manifold intermediate flange and accessible from under the car (see illustration).
18.4 Thermo-time switch (A) and temperature sensor (B) on the KE-Jetronic
system (viewed from under the car)
5 Unscrew the unit and remove it from its location.
Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Refill the
cooling system as described in Chapter 1.
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Cylinder block and bores - examination and renovation
1 The cylinder bores must be examined for
taper, ovality, scoring and scratches. Start by
examining the top of the bores; if these are
worn, a slight ridge will be found which marks
the top of the ...
Minor body damage - repair
Note: For more detailed information about
bodywork repair, Haynes Publishing produce
a book by Lindsay Porter called ”The Car
Bodywork Repair Manual”. This incorporates
information on such aspects ...
Fluid leak check (Every 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months)
1 Visually inspect the engine joint faces,
gaskets and seals for any signs of water or oil
leaks. Pay particular attention to the areas
around the rocker cover, cylinder head, oil
filter and sump ...
