Specifications
System type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pressurised, pump-assisted thermo-syphon with
front mounted
radiator and electric cooling fan
Pressure cap rating
Up to 1986:
1.1 litre OHV engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 0.9 bar (13.0 lbf/in2)
1.3 and 1.6 litre CVH engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 0.85 to 1.1 bar (12.0 to 15.7 lbf/in2)
1986 onwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . 0.98 to 1.2 bar (14.2 to 17.0 lbf/in2)
Thermostat
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wax
Start to open temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 85° to 89°C (189° to 192°F)
Fully open temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 102°C (223°F) (±3°C/5°F for used thermostats)
Torque wrench settings Nm lbf ft
Radiator mounting bolts:
Pre-1986 models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 7 to 10 5 to 7
1986 models onwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 20 to 27 15 to 20
Thermostat housing bolts:
OHV engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 17 to 21 13 to 16
CVH engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 9 to 12 7 to 9
Water pump bolts:
OHV engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 7 to 10 5 to 7
CVH engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 7 to 10 5 to 7
Water pump pulley (OHV engines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 9 to 11 6 to 8
Fan shroud to radiator:
Pre-1986 models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 7 to 10 5 to 7
1986 models onwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 3 to 5 2 to 4
Fan motor to shroud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 9 to 12 7 to 9
See also:
Boot lid (Cabriolet models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Open the boot and prop it open using a
length of wood.
2 Pull out the clips securing the gas strut and
remove the strut.
3 Working inside the boot, undo the nuts
securing the hinge ass ...
Electronic modules - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to Section 1 for precautions to be
observed when working with electronic
modules.
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
All ESC modules except ESC
(early “Economy” models)
2 All mo ...
Examination and renovation
Crankshaft, bearings, cylinder
bores and pistons
1 Refer to Section 13 in Part A of this Chapter.
The information applies equally to the CVH
engine, except that standard sized crankshafts
are unm ...
