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Suspension and steering
General information The front suspension is of independent MacPherson strut type incorporating coil springs and integral telescopic shock absorbers. The lower end of each strut is attached to a h ...

Contact breaker points adjustment - models with contact breaker distributor (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Spring back the retaining clips or undo the screws as appropriate and lift off the distributor cap. 2 Withdraw the rotor arm from the distributor shaft. 3 Using a screwdriver, gently prise the ...

Compression test
1 When engine performance is poor, or if misfiring occurs which cannot be attributed to the ignition or fuel system, a compression test can provide diagnostic clues. If the test is performed regul ...