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:

    Interior pillar trim panels - removal and refitting
    Front pillar 1 Remove the two trim panel securing screws and withdraw the panel (see illustration).. 41.1 Interior pillar trim panel fixings - Hatchback models A Front pillar trim panel B1 Cent ...

    Throttle cable - adjustment, removal and refitting
    Adjustment The procedure is the same as described in Part A of this Chapter for carburettor engines, except that the cable adjuster is situated in a bracket alongside the throttle housing. Remova ...

    Weber 2V carburettor - adjustment
    Idle speed and mixture adjustment 1 Refer to Chapter 1. Fast idle speed (XR3 models) 2 Remove the air cleaner as described in Section 2. 3 Have the engine at normal operating temperature, with ...