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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Cylinder head - removal and refitting
Carburettor engines Removal Note: The cylinder head must only be removed when the engine is cold. New cylinder head bolts and a new gasket must be used on refitting. 1 Disconnect the battery ear ...

Rear drum brake shoes - inspection and renewal
Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1 1 The shoe friction material can be inspected for wear without removing the roadwheels. Working beneath the vehicle, prise the plug from the brake b ...

Crankshaft front oil seal - renewal
1.8 litre (R2A type) 1 Remove the timing belt and the crankshaft sprocket and thrustwasher. 2 Withdraw the oil seal using an oil seal removal tool or by drilling the oil seal outer face and using ...