Pistons and connecting rods - removal

Engine repair procedures - 1.6 and 1.8 litre 8 valve / Pistons and connecting rods - removal

1 Remove the cylinder head.

2 Remove the sump.

3 Unscrew the two oil pump retaining bolts then lower and remove the pump, complete with oil pick-up pipe from the crankcase.

Place it on one side for cleaning and inspection.

4 The piston and connecting rod removal procedure now follows that given for the smaller engine variants in Part A of this Chapter.