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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Ignition switch - removal and refitting
Pre-1986 models Removal 1 Disconnect the battery, undo the screws and remove the steering column lower shroud. 2 Insert the ignition key into the lock and turn it to position I. 3 Using a flat- ...

Rear suspension and final drive unit assembly (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models) - removal and refitting
Note: From May 1986, revised final drive unit rear mounting bolts have been used in production. Whenever the earlier type of bolts are removed, they should be discarded and the later type fitted. ...

Central (single-point) Fuel Injection (CFI) system
The system is best described by dividing it into four separate sub-systems: air, fuel, engine management (EEC IV system), and ignition. ...