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.
See also:
Pressure regulating valve (Saloon and Estate models) - removal
and refitting
1 The brake pressure regulating valve is
located within the engine compartment, just
above the aperture in the wing inner panel
through which the steering tie-rod passes. On
pre-1986 models the va ...
Cylinder head - dismantling and reassembly
Note: A valve spring compressor will be
required during this procedure. New valve
stem oil seals should be used on
reassembly.
1.8 litre (R2A type)
Dismantling
1 With the cylinder head removed, ...
Temperature gauge sender removal and refitting
Removal
1 On SOHC models, the temperature gauge
sender is located on the front left-hand side of
the cylinder head, just in front of the inlet
manifold. On CVH models, the sender is
located on th ...
