Crankcase ventilation system check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
1 Inspect the crankcase ventilation system for blockage or damage. A blocked hose can cause a build-up of crankcase pressure, which in turn can cause oil leaks (see illustration).
35.1 Loosening the crankcase ventilation hose clip - CVH models
2 On carburettor model SOHC engines, clean the oil filler cap with paraffin and check that the vent valve is not blocked by pulling it from the oil separator and loosening the hose clip (Section 42).
3 On CVH engines, check that the oil separator and mushroom valve are not blocked, and clean if necessary (see illustration).
35.3 Oil separator (1) and mushroom valve (2) locations in air cleaner - CVH
models
See also:
Ford VV carburettor manual choke unit - removal, checking and
refitting
Note: A new gasket will be required on
refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the air cleaner (Section 2).
3 Slacken the choke cable clamp bolt at the
choke lever, d ...
Valve clearance adjustment - OHV and HCS engines (Every 12 000
miles or 12 months)
OHV engines
1 This operation should be carried out with
the engine cold and the air cleaner and rocker
cover removed.
2 Using a ring spanner or socket on the
crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the cran ...
Rear roadspring (Saloon and Estate models) - removal and
refitting
Removal
1 Raise the rear of the car and support it on
stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
Remove the roadwheel.
2 Support the suspension lower arm by
placing a jack beneath the spring sea ...
