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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Trip computer components - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead Computer module 2 Remove the single screw from the top edge of the facia panel in which the module is housed, then withdraw the facia panel. 3 Remove the fo ...

Coolant renewal (Every 24 000 miles or 2 Years)
Cooling system draining 1 It is preferable to drain the system when the coolant is cold. If it must be drained when hot, release the pressure cap on the thermostat housing (or expansion tank on la ...

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 ...