CVH engines

CVH (Compound Valve angle, Hemispherical combustion chambers) engines are of four cylinder in-line overhead camshaft type, mounted transversely, together with the transmission, at the front of the car.

The crankshaft is supported in five main bearings within a cast iron crankcase.

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Door window regulator - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Remove the door inner trim panel. 2 Where necessary for improved access, peel back the waterproof plastic sheet from the door. 3 Lower the window until the lower support channel is vis ...

Fuel pump - testing
1 If the fuel pump is functioning, it should be possible to hear it “buzzing” by listening under the rear of the vehicle when the ignition is switched on. Unless the engine is started, the fuel pu ...

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor - removal and refitting
Removal 1 The ECT sensor is screwed into the inlet manifold. 2 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 3 Partially drain the cooling system as described in Chapter 1. 4 Disconnect the sensor wirin ...