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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Buying Spare Parts
Spare parts are available from many sources, including maker’s appointed garages, accessory shops, and motor factors. To be sure of obtaining the correct parts, it will sometimes be necessary to q ...

Idle Speed Control Valve (ISCV) - removal, cleaning and refitting
Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Disconnect the valve wiring plug (see illustration). 12.2 Idle speed control valve - 1.6 EFI engine A Wiring plug B Securing bolts 3 Unscrew t ...

Air cleaner - removal and refitting
Removal 1 On CVH models, disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Remove the screws from the top of the air cleaner cover (see illustration). 3.2 Air cleaner securing screws (arrowed) 3 Disconn ...