CVH engines

CVH (Compound Valve angle, Hemispherical combustion chambers) engines are of four cylinder in-line overhead camshaft type, mounted transversely, together with the transmission, at the front of the car.

The crankshaft is supported in five main bearings within a cast iron crankcase.

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Automatic transmission fluid level check (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
1 The automatic transmission fluid level must be checked when the engine and transmission are at normal operating temperature; preferably after a short journey. 2 Park the car on level ground, the ...

Accelerator pedal - removal and refitting
Removal 1 The pedal can be removed once the throttle cable has been disconnected from it as described in Section 7. 2 Undo the two pedal support bracket retaining bolts and remove the pedal. Ref ...

Rear suspension leaf spring (P100 models) - removal and refitting
Note: All self-locking nuts and spring washers must be renewed on reassembly. Removal 1 Chock the front wheels, jack up the rear of the vehicle and support on axle stands placed under the side me ...