Oil filler cap cleaning - OHVand HCS engines (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Simply pull the oil filler cap from the rocker cover and, where applicable, disconnect the hose(s) from the cap.
2 Inspect the filler cap, and if necessary clean the cap using clean petrol to remove any deposits.
3 Ensure that the cap is completely dry before refitting.
See also:
Rear wheel bearings - renewal
Saloon, Hatchback and Estate
models
With rear drum brakes
Note: There are two types of bolts used to
secure the rear hub carrier to the lower arm
(see illustration).
14.1a Alternative types of ...
Crankshaft rear oil seal - renewal
1 Remove the flywheel/driveplate.
2 Prise out the oil seal. If necessary, drill the
outer face of the oil seal and use self-tapping
screws and a pair of grips to withdraw the
seal (see illustratio ...
Thermo-time switch - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Drain the cooling system as described in
Chapter 1.
3 Raise the front of the car and support it on
axle stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle
Support ...
