Fuel vapour separator (models from 1985) - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1 before proceeding.
Removal
1 On SOHC models, the vapour separator is
located on the left-hand side of the engine
compartment. On CVH models, the vapour
separator is located on the right-hand side of
the engine compartment (see illustrations).
6.1a Fuel vapour separator location 2.0 litre SOHC models from 1985
A Fuel return hose
B Fuel supply hose
C Carburettor fuel feed hose
6.1b Fuel pressure regulator/vapour separator location - SOHC models from
1985
A Fuel supply hose
B Carburettor fuel feed hose
C Fuel return hose
6.1c Fuel vapour separator location - CVH models
A Fuel supply hose
B Carburettor fuel feed hose
C Fuel return hose
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Identify the fuel hose locations as an aid to refitting, then disconnect and plug the hoses.
4 Remove the two securing screws and withdraw the vapour separator.
Refitting
5 Refitting is a reversal of removal, ensuring
that the fuel hoses are correctly connected. If
the hoses were originally secured with
crimped type clips, discard them and use new
worm drive clips.
See also:
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road ...
Safety precautions
WARNINGS:
Stop refuelling after the fuel nozzle
stops the second time. Additional
fuel will fill the expansion space in
the fuel tank which could lead to fuel
overflowing. Fuel spillage could be
...
Specifications
Engine
Oil filter type:
SOHC and DOHC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . Champion C102
CVH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...