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:
Weber 2V carburettor - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the warning at the end of
Section 1 before proceeding.
XR3 models
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the air cleaner as described in
Section 2.
3 Disconnect ...
Auxiliary shaft - removal, inspection and refitting
Note: A new gasket should be used when
refitting the auxiliary shaft cover (see text).
Removal
1 Remove the timing belt and the auxiliary
shaft sprocket.
2 Remove the distributor.
3 Remove the m ...
Distributor - removal and refitting
Contact breaker ignition system
OHV engines
Removal
1 Disconnect the leads from the spark plugs,
spring back the retaining clips and lift off the
distributor cap.
2 Disconnect the LT lead at the ...
