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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Heater unit - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 If the coolant is still hot, release the pressure in the system by slowly unscrewing the expansion tank cap. Place a thick rag over the cap to pr ...

Engine coolant renewal (Every 36 000 miles (60 000 km) or 3 years)
Caution: Before proceeding, note the precautions given in Chapter 3, Section 1. 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 It is preferable to drain the cooling system with the engine cold. If thi ...

Rear suspension lower arm (Saloon and Estate models) - removal and refitting
Removal 1 Raise the rear of the car and support it on stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”). 2 On cars equipped with the anti-lock braking system, refer to Chapter 9 and remove the load appo ...