Major operations possible with the engine in the car
The following work can be carried out without having to remove the engine: a) Timing belt - renewal.
b) Camshaft oil seal - renewal.
c) Camshaft - removal and refitting.
d) Cylinder head - removal and refitting.
e) Crankshaft front oil seal - renewal.
f) Sump - removal and refitting.
g) Piston/connecting rod - removal and refitting.
h) Engine/transmission mountings - removal and refitting.
See also:
Crankshaft and main bearings - removal and refitting
1.8 litre (R2A type)
Removal
1 With the engine removed from the vehicle,
remove the timing belt, crankshaft sprocket
and thrustwasher.
2 Remove the pistons and connecting rods. If
no work is to ...
Major operations requiring engine removal
The following work can only be carried out
after removal of the engine from the car:
a) Crankshaft main bearings - renewal.
b) Crankshaft - removal and refitting.
c) Flywheel - removal and refitti ...
Inlet manifold - removal and refitting
Note: A new gasket will be required on
refitting.
Carburettor models
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the air cleaner as described in Part
A of this Chapter.
3 Refer to ...
