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 controls - adjustment
1 On heaters with lever control, set both
control levers approximately 2.0 mm up from
their lowest setting. On heaters with rotary
controls set the controls just off the COLD
and CLOSED positions. ...
Bumper components - removal and refitting
Bumper overriders
Removal
1 On pre-1986 models the overrider is held to
the bumper by a clamp screw. Find this screw
on the underside of the bumper and release it
- the overrider can then be with ...
Engine coolant renewal (Every 36 000 miles (60 000 km) or 3 years)
Caution: Before proceeding,
note the precautions given in
Chapter 3, Section 1.
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 It is preferable to drain the cooling system
with the engine cold. If thi ...
