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Examination and renovation
1 Clean all components using paraffin and a stiff brush, except the crankshaft, which should be wiped clean and the oil passages cleaned out with a length of wire. 2 Never assume that a component ...

Camshaft and cam followers - removal, inspection and refitting
Note: A new camshaft oil seal and new rocker arm securing nuts should be used when refitting. 1.8 litre (R2A type) Removal 1 Remove the cylinder head. 2 Unscrew the securing bolts and remove the ...

Cylinder head and pistons - decarbonising
1 With the cylinder head removed as described in Section 7, the carbon deposits should be removed from the combustion surfaces using a blunt scraper. Take great care as the head is of light alloy ...