Major operations requiring engine removal

The following work can only be carried out after removal of the engine from the car: a) Crankshaft main bearings - renewal .

b) Crankshaft - removal and refitting.

c) Flywheel - removal and refitting.

d) Crankshaft rear oil seal - renewal.

e) Camshaft - removal and refitting.

f) Timing gears and chain - removal and refitting.

    See also:

    Distributor components (CVH models) - removal and refitting
    1 The distributor fitted to the CVH engine is unlike any conventional distributor, in that it has no main body and no adjustments are possible. The distributor is used purely to distribute HT volt ...

    Heater motor/fan - removal and refitting
    Removal 1 Open the bonnet, disconnect the battery and pull off the rubber seal which seals the air inlet duct to the bonnet lid when the lid is closed. 2 Prise off the five spring clips from the ...

    Method of engine removal
    Warning: Vehicles equipped with air conditioning: Components of the air conditioning system may obstruct work being undertaken on the engine, and it is not always possible to unbolt and move the ...