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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Inner gutter weatherstrip (Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models) - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Open both the front and rear doors to expose the relevant weatherstrip. 2 Carefully pull the weatherstrip from the base of the front pillar, taking care to release the flap which is stu ...

Fuel pump - testing, removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the warning at the end of Section 1 before proceeding. Testing 1 The fuel pump may be quite simply tested by disconnecting the fuel inlet pipe from the carburettor and placing its ...

Throttle cable - adjustment, removal and refitting
Adjustment The procedure is the same as described in Part A of this Chapter for carburettor engines, except that the cable adjuster is situated in a bracket alongside the throttle housing. Remova ...