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Crankshaft and main bearings - removal and refitting
1.8 litre (R2A type) Removal 1 With the engine removed from the vehicle, remove the timing belt, crankshaft sprocket and thrustwasher. 2 Remove the pistons and connecting rods. If no work is to ...

Pressure regulating valve (Saloon and Estate models) - removal and refitting
1 The brake pressure regulating valve is located within the engine compartment, just above the aperture in the wing inner panel through which the steering tie-rod passes. On pre-1986 models the va ...

Pistons and connecting rods - removal and refitting
1.8 litre (R2A type) Removal 1 With the engine removed from the vehicle, remove the sump and the cylinder head. 2 Check the big-end caps for identification marks and if necessary use a centre-pun ...