Major operations possible with the engine in the car

The following work can be carried out without having to remove the engine: a) Timing belt - renewal.

b) Camshaft oil seal - renewal.

c) Camshaft - removal and refitting.

d) Cylinder head - removal and refitting.

e) Crankshaft front oil seal - renewal.

f) Sump - removal and refitting.

g) Piston/connecting rod - removal and refitting.

h) Engine/transmission mountings - removal and refitting.

    See also:

    Fuel pump - testing, removal and refitting
    Note: Refer to the warning at the end of Section 1 before proceeding. Testing 1 The fuel pump may be quite simply tested by disconnecting the fuel inlet pipe from the carburettor and placing its ...

    Air Charge Temperature (ACT) sensor - removal and refitting
    Removal 1 The ACT sensor is screwed into the CFI unit. 2 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 3 Remove the air cleaner assembly. 4 Disconnect the ACT sensor wiring plug (see illustration). 1 ...

    Crankshaft front oil seal - renewal
    1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Slacken the alternator mounting and adjuster bolts and after pushing the alternator in towards the engine, slip off the drivebelt. 3 Unscrew and remove th ...