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:
Handbrake lever - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Chock the front wheels, raise and support
the vehicle at the rear using stands (see
“Jacking and Vehicle Support”) then release
the handbrake.
2 Working underneath, extract the spring c ...
Cylinder head - removal and refitting (engine in vehicle)
Note: Refer to the note at the beginning of
Section 20 before proceeding.
1.8 litre (R2A type)
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Drain the cooling system.
3 Disconnect the heater ...
Carburettor (Weber 2V type) - fast idle speed adjustment
1 This procedure does not apply to models
fitted with a carburettor stepper motor, for
which no adjustment is possible.
2 Check the idle speed and mixture. The idle
speed must be correct before at ...
