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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Front suspension lower arm - removal, overhaul and refitting
Note: A balljoint separator tool will be required for this operation. Removal 1 To improve access, raise the front of the vehicle on ramps. Do not jack the vehicle up at this stage. Apply the han ...

Exhaust emission control system components - removal and refitting
Carburettor engines Spark delay/sustain valve Removal 1 Disconnect the vacuum lines at the valve and remove the valve from the engine. Refitting 2 When refitting a spark delay valve it must be ...

Oil pump - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Remove the sump. 2 Unscrew the bolt securing the pick-up tube and strainer to the cylinder block (see illustration). 30.2 Unscrewing the oil pick-up tube securing bolt 3 Using a suit ...