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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Light laden valve (Van models) - adjustment, removal and refitting
1 The light laden valve used on Van models is a pressure regulating valve which reacts to suspension height according to vehicle load. The valve is mounted on the underside of the vehicle above th ...

Internal connection details, all models continued
Internal connection details, all models continued ...

Rear hub bearings - renewal
1 Raise and support the rear of the vehicle on stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”). Remove the roadwheel and release the handbrake. 2 On fuel-injected models and Van versions undo the reta ...