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.

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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 va ...

Washer nozzles - removal and refitting
Windscreen and rear window washers 1 To remove a nozzle, carefully prise it from its location using a thin-bladed screwdriver. Disconnect the washer hose and withdraw the nozzle. 2 To refit, rec ...

Carburettor (Pierburg 2V type) - fast idle speed adjustment
1 Check the idle speed and mixture adjustment. The idle speed must be correct before attempting to check or adjust the fast idle speed. 2 With the engine at normal operating temperature, and a ta ...