Routine maintenance and servicing

This Chapter is designed to help the home mechanic maintain his/her vehicle for safety, economy, long life and peak performance.

The Chapter contains a master maintenance schedule, followed by Sections dealing specifically with each task on the schedule. Visual checks, adjustments, component renewal and other helpful items are included. Refer to the accompanying illustrations of the engine compartment and the underside of the vehicle for the locations of the various components.

See also:

Air cleaner - removal and refitting
The procedure is similar to that described in Part A of this Chapter for carburettor engines. ...

Ignition timing check - models with contact breaker distributor (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
Note: With modern ignition systems the only suitable way to time the ignition accurately is with a stroboscopic timing light. However, for initial setting up purposes (ie after major overhaul, or ...

Oil pump - dismantling, inspection and reassembly
1.8 litre (R2A type) 1 If oil pump wear is suspected, check the cost and availability of new parts and the cost of a new pump. Examine the pump as described in this Section and then decide whethe ...