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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Front suspension strut - removal, overhaul and refitting
Removal 1 Slacken the roadwheel bolts, raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”), then remove the roadwheel. 2 Support the underside of ...

Door interior handle - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Remove the door inner trim panel. 2 Where necessary for improved access, peel back the waterproof plastic sheet from the door. 3 Remove the two securing screws in the case of models up ...

Bonnet lock release cable - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Working inside the vehicle, remove the three retaining screws, and withdraw the lower steering column shroud. 2 Remove the retaining screw, and withdraw the release cable bracket from t ...