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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Contact breaker points renewal (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
1 Spring back the retaining clips or undo the screws as appropriate and lift off the distributor cap. 2 Withdraw the rotor arm from the distributor shaft. 3 On the Bosch distributor disconnect th ...

Throttle valve control motor (1.6 and 1.8 litre (R6A type) CVH) - removal and refitting
1.6 litre 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Remove the air cleaner. 3 Disconnect the wiring connectors from the throttle valve control motor, and the throttle position sensor, pulling on ...

Expansion tank and coolant level sensor - removal and refitting
Removal 1 With the engine cold, slowly unscrew the expansion tank cap to release any remaining pressure from the cooling system. Remove the cap. 2 Place a suitable container beneath the expansio ...