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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Bumper - removal and refitting
Front bumper Models up to 1987 1 Remove the radiator grille panel. 2 Disconnect the battery negative lead, then disconnect the wiring plugs from the indicators, and where applicable the foglamps ...

Rear disc splash shield - removal and refitting
Note: A suitable puller will be required to remove the drive flange, and a new rear hub nut must be used on reassembly. Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1. Removal 1 Loosen the rear ...

Coolant pump/alternator drivebelt tensioner (DOHC models with power steering) - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Remove the alternator drivebelt. 2 Loosen the alternator lower mounting through-bolt, then remove the alternator upper mounting bolt and swing the alternator away from the engine. 3 Un ...