Cooling, heating and ventilation systems

The cooling system is of the pressurised pump-assisted thermo-syphon type. The system consists of the radiator, water pump, thermostat, electric cooling fan, expansion tank and associated hoses.

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Ignition timing - adjustment for use with unleaded petrol
Note: Refer to the Specifications Section at the beginning of this Chapter for ignition timing values for use with unleaded petrol. 1 To run an engine on unleaded petrol, certain criteria must be ...

Cylinder head - removal and refitting (engine removed)
Note: Up to early 1984, splined type cylinder head bolts were used, and from early 1984, size T55 Torx bolts were used. Torx type bolts must always be renewed after slackening. The two types of bo ...

Cylinder head and pistons - decarbonising
OHV engines 1 With the cylinder head removed (Section 4), the carbon deposits should be removed from the combustion spaces using a scraper and a wire brush fitted into an electric drill. Take care ...