Engine - refitting

Engine repair procedures - 1.6 and 1.8 litre 8 valve / Engine - refitting

To refit the engine/transmission, reverse the removal procedures but note the following: a) When lowering the unit into the engine compartment, align the driveshafts with the flanges prior to attaching the respective mountings
b) Assemble the engine mountings loosely initially and tighten them only after the unit is central without straining the mountings
c) Adjust the clutch cable (manual gearbox) d) Adjust the throttle and selector cables (automatic transmission) e) Reconnect and adjust the gear selector linkages (manual gearbox) f) Adjust the throttle and choke cables g) Refill the cooling system h) Refill the engine with the correct grade and quantity of oil
i) Where necessary, retension the power steering pump drivebelt and replenish the system fluid