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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Air cleaner inlet air temperature control check (Every 24 000 miles (40 000 km) or 2 years)
SOHC and DOHC carburettor models 1 A vacuum pump will be required to test the control components. 2 To check the operation of the air temperature control, the engine must be cold. First observe ...

Front direction indicator lamp unit - removal and refitting
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. Models up to 1987 Low specification 2 Push the lamp unit rearwards into the bumper until the plastic retaining tang is heard to click in the locked positio ...

Flywheel/driveplate - removal, inspection and refitting
Note: New flywheel securing bolts must be used on refitting. 1.8 litre (R2A type) 1 Refer to Section 26, Chapter 2, Part A but also note the following points. 2 The flywheel/driveplate securing b ...