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:
Heater motor/fan - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Open the bonnet, disconnect the battery
and pull off the rubber seal which seals the air
inlet duct to the bonnet lid when the lid is
closed.
2 Prise off the five spring clips from the
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Power-operated folding roof - fluid level checking and bleeding
General
1 As from 1987, a power-operated folding
roof is available as an option on Cabriolet
models.
2 The roof is operated hydraulically from an
electric pump located in the left-hand side of
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Examination and renovation
Crankshaft, bearings, cylinder
bores and pistons
1 Refer to Section 13 in Part A of this Chapter.
The information applies equally to the CVH
engine, except that standard sized crankshafts
are unm ...
