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:
Engine/manual gearbox assembly - removal and separation
Note: A suitable hoist and lifting tackle will be
required for this operation.
1.8 litre (R2A type)
Removal
1 Proceed as described in Section 8,
paragraphs 1 to 15 inclusive.
2 Working inside th ...
Engine coolant renewal (Every 36 000 miles (60 000 km) or 3 years)
Caution: Before proceeding,
note the precautions given in
Chapter 3, Section 1.
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 It is preferable to drain the cooling system
with the engine cold. If thi ...
Pistons and connecting rods - removal and refitting
Note: New connecting rod bolts and a new oil
pick-up pipe gasket must be used on refitting.
Removal
1 Remove the sump and the cylinder head.
2 Unscrew the two securing bolts, and
remove the oil p ...
