Fuel pressure regulator (models up to 1985) - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1 before proceeding.
Removal
1 The fuel pressure regulator is located on the
left-hand side of the engine compartment
(see illustration).
5.1 Fuel pressure regulator location - models up to 1985
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Identify the fuel hose locations, as an aid to refitting. Note that there are three hose connections on models without a fuel flow sensor unit, and two hose connections on models with a fuel flow sensor unit.
4 Disconnect and plug the fuel hoses.
5 Remove the two securing screws and withdraw the regulator.
Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal, ensuring
that the fuel hoses are correctly connected. If
the hoses were originally secured with
crimped type clips, discard them and use new
worm drive clips.
See also:
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 ...
Fuel pump - testing
Caution: Refer to the
precautions in Section 1 before
proceeding.
Mechanical pump
1 On SOHC engines, the fuel pump is located
on the left-hand side of the cylinder block,
next to the oil filter. ...
Driveshaft check (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
1 Carry out a thorough inspection of the
driveshafts and joints as follows.
2 Jack up the front of the car and support it
securely on axle stands (see “Jacking and
Vehicle Support”).
3 Slowly rot ...
