Cooling, heating and ventilation systems

The cooling system is of the pressurised pump-assisted thermo-syphon type. The system consists of the radiator, water pump, thermostat, electric cooling fan, expansion tank and associated hoses.

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Piston/connecting rod assemblies - removal and refitting
Note: A piston ring compressor tool will be required for this operation. Removal 1 Remove the cylinder head and the sump as described in Sections 4 and 5 respectively. Do not remove the oil pick- ...

Air Charge Temperature (ACT) sensor - removal and refitting
Removal 1 The ACT sensor is screwed into the CFI unit. 2 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 3 Remove the air cleaner assembly. 4 Disconnect the ACT sensor wiring plug (see illustration). 1 ...

Engine valve clearance check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
SOHC engines 1 The valve clearances must be checked with the engine cold. On carburettor models remove the air cleaner. 2 Disconnect the HT leads from the spark plugs and release them from the cl ...