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:

    Exterior lamps - removal and refitting
    Headlamp Removal 1 On pre-1986 models, remove the radiator grille as described in Chapter 11. 2 Working in the engine compartment, disconnect the headlamp wiring multi-plug and remove the sidela ...

    Coil - testing, removal and refitting
    Testing All models except 1.6 and 1.8 litre CVH (R6A type) 1 The coil is located on the left-hand side of the engine compartment and is retained by a metal strap (see illustration). It is of high ...

    Air Charge Temperature (ACT) sensor - removal and refitting
    Removal 1 The air charge temperature sensor is screwed into the inlet manifold (see illustration). 14.1 Air charge temperature sensor - 1.6 EFI engine A Wiring plug B Sensor 2 Disconnect the b ...