Major body damage - repair
Where serious damage has occurred or large areas need renewal due to neglect, it means that completely new sections or panels will need welding in, and this is best left to professionals. If the damage is due to impact, it will also be necessary to completely check the alignment of the bodyshell structure. Due to the principle of construction, the strength and shape of the whole car can be affected by damage to one part. In such instances the service of a dealer with specialist checking jigs are essential. If a body is left misaligned, it is first of all dangerous, as the car will not handle properly, and secondly uneven stresses will be imposed on the steering, engine and transmission, causing abnormal wear or complete failure. Tyre wear may also be excessive.
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Wiring diagrams
Notes, tables, wire colours and key to wiring diagrams. Models up to 1987
Notes, tables, wire colours and key to wiring diagrams. Models up to 1987
Key to wiring diagrams (continued). Models up to ...
Oil filler cap cleaning - OHVand HCS engines (Every 6000 miles
or 6 months)
1 Simply pull the oil filler cap from the rocker
cover and, where applicable, disconnect the
hose(s) from the cap.
2 Inspect the filler cap, and if necessary clean
the cap using clean petrol to re ...
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 ...