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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Automatic transmission fluid level check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
1 Fluid level should be checked with the transmission at operating temperature (after a run) and with the vehicle parked on level ground. 2 Open and prop the bonnet. With the engine idling and th ...

Fuel system - depressurising
Warning: The fuel system will remain pressurised after the engine is switched off. Comply with relevant safety precautions during this operation and refer to the “Safety First” Section at the beg ...

Specifications
System type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diagonally split dual circuit, hydraulic with pressure regulating valve to rear brakes. Servo ass ...