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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Fuel system (1.6 and 1.8 litre (R6A type) CVH) - depressurisation
Remember to depressurise the
fuel system before loosening any
connections.
Refer to the precautions in
Section 1 before proceeding. The fuel
system will remain pressurised after the
engine is sw ...
Doors - removal and refitting
Front door
Pre-1986 models
Removal
1 Open the door fully and support its lower
edge on a jack or blocks covered with a pad
of cloth to prevent scratching.
2 Unscrew the two bolts which hold the
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Spark control system components (carburettor models) - removal and refitting
Spark delay and sustain valves
1 Disconnect the vacuum pipes at the valve
and withdraw the valve.
2 When refitting a spark delay valve, the valve
must be positioned with the black end
(marked “CA ...
