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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Starter motor - testing in the car
Note: Refer to the precautions given in
“Safety first!” and in Section 1 of this Chapter
before proceeding.
1 If the starter motor fails to operate when the
ignition key is turned to the appropria ...
Alternator drivebelt check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 A conventional vee drivebelt is used to
drive both the alternators and water pump
pulleys on OHV and HCS engines, and the
alternator pulley only on CVH engines, power
being transmitted via a pul ...
Auxiliary air device - removal and refitting
K-Jetronic system
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery earth lead.
2 Disconnect the wiring multi-plug and the
two air hoses from the device which is located
beneath the cold start valve (see illustra ...
