Exhaust manifold nut check - RS Turbo models (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)

Check the tightness of the exhaust manifold securing nuts using a torque wrench.

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    Front tie-bar - removal and refitting
    Pre-May 1983 1.1 litre models Removal 1 Jack up the front of the car and support it on stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”). 2 Unscrew and remove the nut which holds the tie-bar to the larg ...

    Turbocharger- removal and refitting
    Note: New gaskets and new tabwashers must be used on refitting. Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Disconnect the turbocharger inlet and outlet air hoses and the hoses from the was ...

    Driveshaft check (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
    1 Carry out a thorough inspection of the driveshafts and joints as follows. 2 Jack up the front of the car and support it securely on axle stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”). 3 Slowly rot ...