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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Thermostat - removal, testing and refitting
OHV engines Note: A new gasket must be used on refitting. Removal 1 Drain the cooling system as described in Chapter 1. 2 Slacken the clips and disconnect the hoses at the thermostat housing (se ...

Fuses and relays
Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing an ...

Rear shock absorber (Saloon and Estate models) - removal, testing and refitting
Removal 1 Slacken the roadwheel bolts, raise the rear of the vehicle, support it on stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”) and remove the roadwheel. 2 Support the suspension lower arm with a ...