Manifolds, exhaust and emission control systems
All models utilise a light alloy inlet manifold which on carburettor models is coolant heated to improve the atomisation of the fuel/air mixture.
The exhaust manifold is of cast iron construction and incorporates a heated air box as part of the air inlet system on carburettor models.
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Crankshaft rear oil seal - renewal
Note: New flywheel/driveplate bolts must be
used on refitting.
1 Remove the flywheel/driveplate and the
engine adapter plate.
2 Extract the seal using an oil seal removal
tool if available. It ma ...
Ignition timing - adjustment for use with unleaded petrol
Note: Refer to the Specifications Section at
the beginning of this Chapter for ignition
timing values for use with unleaded petrol.
1 To run an engine on unleaded petrol,
certain criteria must be ...
Carbon canister-purge solenoid (models with catalytic converter) - removal
and refitting
2.0 litre DOHC models
1 The purge solenoid is located next to the
carbon canister, on the right-hand side of the
engine compartment.
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Disconnect the solen ...
