Specifications
System type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pressurised, pump-assisted thermo-syphon with
front mounted
radiator and electric cooling fan
Pressure cap rating
Up to 1986:
1.1 litre OHV engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 0.9 bar (13.0 lbf/in2)
1.3 and 1.6 litre CVH engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 0.85 to 1.1 bar (12.0 to 15.7 lbf/in2)
1986 onwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 0.98 to 1.2 bar (14.2 to 17.0 lbf/in2)
Thermostat
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wax
Start to open temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 85° to 89°C (189° to 192°F)
Fully open temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 102°C (223°F) (±3°C/5°F for used thermostats)
Torque wrench settings Nm lbf ft
Radiator mounting bolts:
Pre-1986 models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 7 to 10 5 to 7
1986 models onwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 20 to 27 15 to 20
Thermostat housing bolts:
OHV engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 17 to 21 13 to 16
CVH engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 9 to 12 7 to 9
Water pump bolts:
OHV engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 7 to 10 5 to 7
CVH engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 7 to 10 5 to 7
Water pump pulley (OHV engines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 9 to 11 6 to 8
Fan shroud to radiator:
Pre-1986 models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 7 to 10 5 to 7
1986 models onwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 3 to 5 2 to 4
Fan motor to shroud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 9 to 12 7 to 9
See also:
Engine/transmission mountings - removal and refitting
Pre-1986 models
1 The engine mountings can be removed if
the weight of the engine/transmission is first
taken by one of the three following methods.
2 Either support the engine under the sump
usi ...
Spark control system components (carburettor models) - removal and refitting
Spark delay and sustain valves
1 Disconnect the vacuum pipes at the valve
and withdraw the valve.
2 When refitting a spark delay valve, the valve
must be positioned with the black end
(marked “CA ...
Steering column - removal, overhaul and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2 Turn the ignition key and rotate the steering
wheel to bring the front roadwheels to the
straight-ahead position.
3 Working within the engine ...
