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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Manifolds, exhaust and emission control systems
All models utilise a light alloy inlet manifold which on carburettor models is coolant heated to improve the atomisation of the fuel/air mixture. The exhaust manifold is of cast iron construction ...

Heater unit - overhaul
1 With the heater unit removed from the vehicle, remove the two securing screws and withdraw the heater matrix from the casing (see illustrations). 19.1a Remove the securing screws . . . 19.1 ...

Front suspension lower arm inner pivot bush - renewal
1 To improve access, raise the front of the vehicle on ramps. Apply the handbrake. 2 Unscrew and remove the nut, washer and pivot bolt securing the relevant lower arm to the crossmember. 3 Remove ...