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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Engine/transmission - reconnection and installation
1 This is a direct reversal of removal and separation from the transmission. Take care not to damage the radiator or front wings during installation. Reconnection 2 Reconnection of the engine and ...

Alternator - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of Section 1 before proceeding. Removal 1 The operations are similar for all makes of alternator. 2 Disconnect the battery negative terminal, then disco ...

Routine maintenance and servicing
Ford Sierra maintenance schedule The maintenance intervals in this manual are provided with the assumption that you will be carrying out the work yourself. These are the minimum maintenance interv ...