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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General information and precautions
General information From the 1990 model year, an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system controlled by the Electronic Engine Control IV (EEC IV) system, and incorporating an Electronic Distributor ...

Oil pump - removal and refitting
Note: New oil pump and oil pick-up tube gaskets should be used when refitting. Removal 1 With the engine removed, proceed as follows. 2 Remove the timing belt, crankshaft sprocket and thrustwash ...

Inlet manifold - removal and refitting
SOHC models Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Partially drain the cooling system. 3 Remove the air cleaner. 4 Disconnect the coolant hoses from the automatic choke (where applica ...