Distributor lubrication - models with contact breaker distributor (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Remove the distributor cap and the rotor arm.
2 Apply a couple of drops of light oil to the felt pad in the top of the shaft.
3 Wipe clean the distributor cam, then apply a trace of high melting-point grease to the four cam lobes.
4 Refit the rotor arm and the distributor cap.
See also:
Steering column - removal, overhaul and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2 Turn the ignition key and rotate the steering
wheel to bring the front roadwheels to the
straight-ahead position.
3 Working within the engine ...
Front suspension lower arm (forged type) - removal, overhaul
and refitting
1 The forged type suspension arm is fitted to
all models except pre-May 1983 1.1 litre
versions.
Removal
2 Jack up the front of the car and support it
on stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support” ...
Cylinder head - inspection and renovation
Note: On engines fitted with hardened valve
seats for use with unleaded petrol, valve and
valve seat grinding and recutting cannot be
carried out without the use of specialist
equipment. Consult a ...
