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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Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Disconnect the sensor wiring plug. Do not pull on the wiring. 3 Disconnect the vacuum hose from the sensor. 4 Remove the two securing screws and ...

Fuel pressure regulator - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the precautions at the end of Section 1 before proceeding. A new sealing ring will be required on refitting. Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Depressurise the fuel ...

General information
All models utilise a light alloy inlet manifold which on carburettor models is coolant heated to improve the atomisation of the fuel/air mixture. The exhaust manifold is of cast iron construction ...