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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Sump - removal and refitting
Warning: A new sump gasket will be required on refitting, and suitable sealing compound will be required to coat the sump and cylinder block mating faces. Shims may be required when mating the e ...

General information and precautions
The fuel system on all models with carburettor induction is composed of a centrally mounted fuel tank, a fuel pump, a carburettor and an air cleaner. The fuel tank is mounted under the floor pan ...

Waste gate solenoid control valve - removal and refitting
Removal 1 The solenoid control valve is mounted on a bracket located underneath the ignition distributor (see illustration). 21.1 Waste gate solenoid control valve location (arrowed) 2 Disconne ...