CVH engines

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.

• Specifications
• General information
• Major operations possible with the engine in the car
• Major operations requiring engine removal
• Timing belt - removal, refitting and adjustment
• Oil seals - renewal
• Camshaft - removal and refitting
• Cylinder head - removal and refitting
• Sump - removal and refitting
• Pistons/connecting rods - removal and refitting
• Engine/transmission mountings - removal and refitting
• Engine/transmission - removal and separation
• Engine - complete dismantling
• Examination and renovation
• Cylinder head and pistons - decarbonising
• Engine - reassembly
• Engine/transmission - reconnection and installation
• Engine oil cooler - removal and refitting