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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Central door locking components - operation, removal and refitting
Note: If a central locking solenoid or motor is to be renewed due to jamming or overheating, the central locking relay must be renewed at the same time even if it is believed to be working correct ...

Engine - removal leaving manual gearbox in vehicle
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 them ...

Fuel accumulator - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of Section 1 before proceeding. Pre-1986 models Removal 1 The fuel accumulator is mounted adjacent to the fuel pump, above the rear left-hand suspension ...