OHV and HCS engines

The 1.1 litre and 1.3 litre OHV engines are of four-cylinder, in-line overhead valve type (hence OHV), mounted transversely together with the transmission, at the front of the car.

The crankshaft on 1.1 litre engines is supported in three shell type main bearings, whereas the 1.3 litre unit features a five main bearing crankshaft. Apart from this difference and other minor alterations, the two engines are virtually the same in design and construction.

See also:

Idle speed compensator - removal and refitting
Removal 1 The idle speed compensator is only fitted to K-Jetronic systems from 1986 onwards and is located in the centre of the engine compartment bulkhead (see illustration). 19.1 K-Jetronic s ...

Oil pump - dismantling, inspection and reassembly
1.8 litre (R2A type) 1 If oil pump wear is suspected, check the cost and availability of new parts and the cost of a new pump. Examine the pump as described in this Section and then decide whethe ...

Auxiliary warning system components - location, testing, removal and refitting
Location 1 The AWS control unit, and (when fitted) the bulb failure monitor, are located behind the glovebox on models up to 1987. 2 On models from 1987, the control and bulb failure modules are ...