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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Rear suspension/final drive unit rear mounting (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate
models) - renewal
Note: From May 1986, revised rear
suspension/final drive unit rear mounting bolts
have been used in production. Whenever the
earlier type of bolts are removed, they should
be discarded and the lat ...
Weber 2V carburettor - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the warning at the end of
Section 1 before proceeding.
XR3 models
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the air cleaner as described in
Section 2.
3 Disconnect ...
Pistons and connecting rods - removal and refitting
Note: New connecting rod bolts and a new oil
pick-up pipe gasket must be used on refitting.
Removal
1 Remove the sump and the cylinder head.
2 Unscrew the two securing bolts, and
remove the oil p ...
