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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Seat belts - removal and refitting
Front belt - 3-door models Note: Note the fitted sequence of any plates, washers and spacers when unbolting the seat belt anchors. Removal 1 Slide the belt stalk cover upwards to expose the anch ...

Door - removal and refitting
Front door 1 On models with electric mirrors, electric windows, central-locking, door-mounted speakers, or “door ajar” sensors, remove the trim panel and disconnect the wiring inside the door. Wi ...

Ignition switch - removal and refitting
Pre-1986 models Removal 1 Disconnect the battery, undo the screws and remove the steering column lower shroud. 2 Insert the ignition key into the lock and turn it to position I. 3 Using a flat- ...