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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Major operations requiring engine removal
The following work can only be carried out
after removal of the engine from the car:
a) Crankshaft main bearings - renewal .
b) Crankshaft - removal and refitting.
c) Flywheel - removal and refitt ...
Speedometer cable - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery and remove the
instrument panel as described in Section 9.
2 Disconnect the cable from the transmission
and release it from its clips and grommet.
3 Withdraw the ...
Handbrake cables - renewal
1 Chock the front wheels, then fully release
the handbrake.
2 Raise and support the vehicle at the rear
with axle stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle
Support”).
Primary cable
3 Extract the spring c ...
