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:

    Fuel tank - removal and refitting
    Note: Refer to the warning at the end of Section 1 before proceeding. Removal 1 The fuel tank will normally only need to be removed if it is severely contaminated with sediment or other substance ...

    Handbrake lever - removal and refitting
    Removal 1 Chock the front wheels, raise and support the vehicle at the rear using stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”) then release the handbrake. 2 Working underneath, extract the spring c ...

    Air cleaner air temperature control - description and testing
    Thermostatically-controlled air cleaner 1 On all pre-1986 models and certain models from 1986 onwards, the air cleaner is thermostatically-controlled by a vacuum operated system to provide air at ...