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:
Road test (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
Instruments and electrical
equipment
1 Check the operation of all instruments and
electrical equipment.
2 Make sure that all instruments read
correctly, and switch on all electrical
equipment in ...
Coil - testing, removal and refitting
Testing
All models except 1.6 and 1.8 litre
CVH (R6A type)
1 The coil is located on the left-hand side of
the engine compartment and is retained by a
metal strap (see illustration). It is of high ...
Cylinder head and pistons - decarbonising
OHV engines
1 With the cylinder head removed (Section 4),
the carbon deposits should be removed from
the combustion spaces using a scraper and a
wire brush fitted into an electric drill. Take care ...
