Thermo-time switch - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Drain the cooling system as described in Chapter 1.
3 Raise the front of the car and support it on axle stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
4 Disconnect the wiring multi-plug from the thermo-time switch located on the inlet manifold intermediate flange and accessible from under the car (see illustration).
18.4 Thermo-time switch (A) and temperature sensor (B) on the KE-Jetronic
system (viewed from under the car)
5 Unscrew the unit and remove it from its location.
Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Refill the
cooling system as described in Chapter 1.
See also:
Minor body damage - repair
Note: For more detailed information about
bodywork repair, Haynes Publishing produce
a book by Lindsay Porter called ”The Car
Bodywork Repair Manual”. This incorporates
information on such aspects ...
Ignition timing check - models with contact breaker distributor
(Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
Note: With modern ignition systems the only
suitable way to time the ignition accurately is
with a stroboscopic timing light. However, for
initial setting up purposes (ie after major
overhaul, or ...
Alternator brushes and regulator - renewal
Bosch alternator
1 With the alternator removed from the
engine, clean the external surfaces free from
dirt.
2 Extract the brush box/regulator screws
from the rear cover and withdraw the brush
bo ...
