Major operations possible with the engine in the car
The following work can be carried out without having to remove the engine: a) Cylinder head - removal and refitting.
b) Valve clearances - adjustment (see Chapter 1).
c) Sump - removal and refitting.
d) Rocker gear - overhaul.
e) Crankshaft front oil seal - renewal .
f) Pistons/connecting rods - removal and refitting.
g) Engine mountings - renewal.
h) Oil filter - removal and refitting.
I) Oil pump - removal and refitting.
See also:
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 ...
Fuel computer components - removal and refitting
Computer unit
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2 Undo the two instrument panel bezel
retaining screws and ease the bezel out to
release the lower clips.
3 Withdraw the compute ...
Throttle cable - adjustment, removal and refitting
Adjustment
1 Disconnect the battery earth lead.
2 On manual transmission models remove
the air cleaner unit, as given in Section 2.
3 Get an assistant to sit in the driving seat
and fully depress ...
