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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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 ...

Fuel accumulator - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of Section 1 before proceeding. Pre-1986 models Removal 1 The fuel accumulator is mounted adjacent to the fuel pump, above the rear left-hand suspension ...

Exhaust manifold nut check - RS Turbo models (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
Check the tightness of the exhaust manifold securing nuts using a torque wrench. ...