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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Fuel pump - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1 before proceeding. Mechanical pump Note: A new gasket must be used when refitting the pump. 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 For improved ...

Fuel tank - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1 before proceeding. 1 Run the fuel level as low as possible before removing the tank. 2 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 3 Remove the tank fill ...

Rear suspension lower arm (Saloon and Estate models) - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Raise the rear of the car and support it on stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”). 2 On cars equipped with the anti-lock braking system, refer to Chapter 9 and remove the load appo ...