Carburettor (Pierburg 2V type) - removal and refitting
1 Proceed as described for the Ford VV carburettor but note the following.
2 The Pierburg carburettor is not fitted with an anti-dieselling valve.
3 Disconnect all relevant wiring plugs and vacuum pipes, if necessary noting their locations as an aid to refitting.
4 Disconnect the throttle arm from the throttle lever by removing the retaining clip instead of disconnecting the cable (see illustration).
19.4 Throttle arm retaining clip (arrowed) - Pierburg
2V carburettor
5 The carburettor is secured to the inlet manifold by three Torx type screws (see illustration).
19.5 Removing the carburettor securing screws
(arrowed) - Pierburg 2V carburettor
6 On CVH models an insulator block is fitted between the carburettor and the inlet manifold in place of a gasket. There is no need to renew the insulator block on refitting.
Carburettor (Pierburg 2V type) - idle speed and mixture adjustment
Refer to Chapter 1, Sections 15 and 16.
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Fluid leak check (Every 6000 miles 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 ...
Engine - removal leaving manual gearbox in vehicle
Note: A suitable hoist and lifting tackle will be
required for this operation.
1.8 litre (R2A type)
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the bonnet.
3 Remove the air cleaner.
4 Disco ...
Initial start-up after overhaul or major repair
1 Make a final check to ensure that
everything has been reconnected to the
engine and that no rags or tools have been left
in the engine bay.
2 Check that oil and coolant levels are
correct.
3 S ...