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 tank - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the warning at the end of Section 1 before proceeding. Removal 1 The fuel tank will normally only need to be removed if it is severely contaminated with sediment or other substance ...

Pistons/connecting rods - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Remove the sump, as described in Section 8, and the cylinder head, as described in Section 7. 2 Check that the connecting rod and cap have adjacent numbers at their big-end to indicate ...

Front wheel alignment - checking and adjusting
1 Front wheel alignment is defined by camber, castor steering axis inclination and toe setting. The first three factors are determined in production; only toe can be adjusted in service. Incorrect ...