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 - removal and refitting
K-Jetronic system Removal 1 Remove the air cleaner element as described in Chapter 1. 2 Detach the fuel filter from the side of the cleaner casing (leave the fuel lines attached to the filter) a ...

Steering intermediate shaft and flexible coupling - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Apply the handbrake, jack up the front of the vehicle and support on axle stands. 2 Working in the engine compartment, unscrew the bolt securing the intermediate shaft to the inner colu ...

Engine - removal leaving automatic transmission in vehicle
Note: Refer to the warning in Section 8 before proceeding. A suitable hoist and lifting tackle will be required for this operation. 1 Proceed as described in Section 9, paragraphs 1 to 17 inclusiv ...