Haynes Austin Maxi Owner's Handbook and Servicing Guide 0856963909, 9780856963902

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MOTOR

The correct way to suppress electric motors which are causing interference

BREAKER

LARGE TERMINAL

BOLT DOWN TO EARTH (CLEAN WELL FIRST)

HEAVY WIRE THIN WIRE

The correct way to connect a capacitor to the coil

(above) and the generator (right) TERMINAL

Ignition HT lead suppressors Left: Resistive suppressor-type plug caps.

SCREW IN FOR HT LEAD

Right:

INTERNAL RESISTOR

Resistive in-line suppressors

TWIN SCREW -IN

THE PERSONAL TOUCH possible for a driver wearing a seat belt to reach the unit in order to change or turn over tapes.

Visibility aids

bare metal edges. When the primer’s dry you can fit the mirror following the maker's instructions, then angle it as necessary to get the best rear view.

Rear window demisters

Mirrors Recent EEC legislation has done wonders for the looks of exterior mirrors. In addition to being functional, they now must have no projections to catch clothing or other cars, and must fold flat when struck. The result is a new wave of products in all shapes and sizes, some of which can be sprayed to match up with the existing car finish. There has also been a marked swing recently from wing mirrors to the door-mounting kind. Choose mirrors which you think will suit the car’s styling and, having got them, select the mounting point carefully. You'll get a good idea of where the best place is by simply looking at other cars, but get someone to hold the mirror while you sit in the driving seat just to make sure you can see all you need to.

Mark the position on the wing or door, and if you're fitting two mirrors do likewise on the other to make sure they're both in the same position. Check the hole size needed and, if you can, select a drill this size, plus, where applicable, a smaller one to make a pilot hole. If you haven't got the large drill required for most wing mirrors, you'll have to drill several small holes and file them out to the correct size. Don't forget to remove any burrs from the hole afterwards, then paint on a little primer to cover the

MAG

‘European’

At one time, if your car wasn’t fitted with a heated rear window as standard equipment (and only the expensive models were) about the only remedy

was a Stick-on clear panel designed to act a bit like double glazing. They didn't usually work very well and frequently came unstuck too. Now they've been more or less superseded

by the element

type of stick-on

demister. These act more like the genuine article, consisting of a metal foil element which is peeled off a backing sheet and stuck onto the inside surface of the rear window glass. It has to be wired up to the electrical system, of course, via a suitable fuse and switch, using sufficiently heavy cable and preferably incorporating a warning lamp as it will take quite a large current and shouldn't be left on inadvertently. The great thing about these devices is that they do work and are very moderately priced.

Rear window wipe/wash This can be very useful where it’s found that the back window regularly becomes obscured by road dirt from the car's slipstream in wet weather. Fitting may be found to be beyond the scope of the ordinary car owner because the wiper motor has to be fitted into the inside skin of the tailgate. The wiring and washer tubing, too, is slightly complicated by having to be passed through the whole length of

door mirror

THE PERSONAL TOUCH the body from the switch/reservoir before being led through into the tailgate. Again, full instructions will be supplied by the makers.

Headlamp conversions Stil!

on

the

subject

expenditure worthwhile. Get other advice, preferably from someone who's fitted such a system to his own car. Consider too whether you're capable of installing it yourself, otherwise you'll have to pay for fitting as well.

of better

visibility,

if your

There

are several types of electronic

ignition —

problem's seeing in the dark, then you might well consider uprating your car's headlamps. A number of conversions are available for the standard British 7inch units fitted to the Maxi models and mostly they're fitted by simply interchanging with the old ones, no wiring modifications being needed (see /n an Emergency for headlight removal).

some retain the conventional contact-breaker in the car's distributor while others replace this by a magnetic triggering device. Even where the contact points are retained they're no longer likely to burn and therefore shouldn't need replacing so frequently — but this doesn’t in itself amount to much of a saving.

Comfort

One of the more popular, easily fitted accessories is a special steering wheel. Many types are available, but often it’s also necessary to buy a boss which fits on to the steering column shaft, to which the steering wheel is then attached. No problems should be encountered when fitting a steering wheel or boss, once the old steering wheel has been taken off. The procedure below tells you how to remove the standard wheel from the different models covered by this book. On all models carefully lever out the motif or safety pad. Using a suitable socket, unscrew the central nut and remove the washer. Mark the position

Longer journeys can be much more pleasant if your car's comfortable to drive, and just a couple of suggestions on this theme may be welcome.

Sound reducing kits Very few cars have yet been produced in which the noise level, particularly at motorway speeds, is all that could be desired. For economy reasons, most manufacturers put only a certain amount of underfelt and sound-deadening material into their cars, and a further improvement can usually be made by fitting one of the proprietary kits. These are usually tailored to fit individual models, and consist of sections of felt-like material which are glued in place under carpets, inside hollow sections, boot lid etc, in accordance with instructions. The material can also be bought in rolls for D-I-Y cutting, using the carpets etc as templates.

Seats If your car seats are showing signs of old age (and just fitting new covers won't disguise the sagging when you sit in them) then you can of course have them rebuilt by an upholstery specialist. On the other hand, if you want to improve on the original seats anyway, you could think about replacing at least the driver's seat by one of the special bucket types available. To look at these you'll have to find an accessory shop stocking the more motor sport

orientated kind of goods.

Miscellaneous Electronic ignition Such systems are many and varied and widely advertised. The makers claim easier starting, better performance and lower fuel consumption as the main advantages, and on the whole these claims are substantiated in practice. However, before buying one of the available kits we suggest you stop and reflect whether your mileage and type of driving makes the

Steering wheels

of the hub with respect to the steering column shaft, then pull off the steering wheel. Refitting of the replacement steering wheel must now be in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Use the mark made on the old steering wheel to provide a guide for fitting the replacement in the correct position so that it’s centralised when the

front wheels are pointing straight ahead.

Roof racks Although the Maxi has a reasonable amount of luggage space, awkward loads and extra holiday luggage are usually best carried on a roof rack. The types available are very varied, but they normally rely

on clips attached to the water drain channel above the doors. If you’re buying, select a size that suits your requirements, making sure that it’s not too wide for the roof! When fitting the roof rack, position it squarely on the roof, preferably towards the front rather than the rear. After it’s loaded, by the way, recheck the tension of the attachment bracket screws. Don't keep the roof rack on when it’s not wanted; it offers too much wind resistance and creates a surprising amount of noise (see Save /t/).

Dog/luggage guards Owners who carry a dog or large loads in the rear of the vehicle will no doubt find one of these tubular

| \ ‘\ Desmo’s ingenious ‘Accordion’ roof rack folds up to fit in the boot when not in use

THE PERSONAL TOUCH

MAG Universal dog/luggage guard barriers beneficial. They’re normally adjustable telescopically both for height and width, and are fitted by clamping between roof and load deck immediately behind the rear seat to keep dog, luggage or whatever in its rightful place and possibly prevent injury to the front seat occupants in an emergency stop.

Mudflaps You're probably already aware that both front and rear wheel arches can be fitted with mudflaps. These will not only protect you car's underside and paintwork from flying stones, but will also earn the thanks of following drivers owing to the reduction in spray during wet weather. Fitting’s straightforward

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and is usually by means of clamping brackets or selftapping screws.

Specialist fitments We've now covered a lot of main items likely to interest the average owner from the D-I-Y fitting angle. Such things as towbars and sunshine or vinyl roofs, while practical or desirable, are beyond the scope both of this book and of the ordinary car owner. We* therefore recommend that for any major accessory of this kind you consult the appropriate specialist who'll be able to give you an initial estimate of the cost as well as carrying out the work properly and safely.

Troubleshooting We've gone to great lengths in this book to provide as much information on your car as we think you'll need for satisfactory running and servicing. Hopefully, you won't need to use this Chapter but there’s always a possibility (rather than a probability!) that something will go wrong, and by reference to the charts which follow you should be able to pinpoint the trouble even if you can’t actually fix it yourself. The charts are broken down into the main systems of the car and, where there's a fairly straightforward remedy — the sort you can tackle yourself — bold type is used to highlight it. Further information on that particular item will normally be found elsewhere in the book; look up the component or system in the Index to find the correct page. In some cases a reference number will be found (e.g. T1/1); by looking up this number in the accompanying Crossreference Table, you'll find more information on that particular fault.

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TROUBLESHOOTER Starter motor doesn’t work when key is turned

Flat battery (T1/1) Battery connections loose or corroded Loose connection to starter (T1/2) Automatic transmission

1:

Starter motor doesn’t work properly

Starter motor or solenoid switch faulty internally

Doesn't turn engine

§ selector

Starter pinion sticking jammed in mesh with

not at ‘N’.

flywheel (T1/3).

Turns engine very slowly

Battery flat (T1/1) or defective Internal starter motor fault

Spark plug lead(s) loose, disconnected, damp or faulty (T1/4) Spark plugs dirty, cracked or incorrectly gapped. Distributor or coil cap damp, cracked or HT lead loose. Worn distributor cap electrodes. Coil or condenser

faulty (T1/5) Contact breaker points dirty or incorrectly set.

Ignition timing incorrect.

ENGINE — STARTING Starter motor turns engine normally but engine won't start

faa Works noisily or harshly

Ignition system

Fuel system fault

Other causes

Pinion or flywheel teeth broken or

worn. Air cleaner blocked. Valve clearances incorrect. Inlet manifold or gasket or carburettor gasket leaking. Brake servo hose

Starter drive main spring broken. Starter motor retaining bolts loose (T1/7).

leaking (T1/8). Engine seriously overheated

(T1/9).

Fuel pump faulty or filter blocked (71/6). Leak in fuel pump or fuel lines. Carburettor float chamber fuel

level(s) incorrect. Carburettor incorrectly

adjusted. Choke not operating correctly.

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TROUBLESHOOTER

2:

Lacks power

Ignition fault Timing incorrect

Fuel system fault

Other causes

Running too cool. Incorrect valve

Incorrect thermostat installed. Thermostat missing or not working

clearances. Low cylinder compression. Air cleaner

properly.

blocked.

Overheating

Insufficient water in cooling

system/leakage from system

(T2/1). Drive belt slipping.

Radiator blocked or grille obstructed (T2/2). Water hose collapsed or

kinked (T2/3). Thermostat not operating properly. Exhaust system obstructed or damaged. Blown cylinder

head gasket. Engine not yet runin (72/4). Brakes binding (over-adjusted). Oil level too low.

ENGINE — RUNNING

le Misfires

Ignition fault.

Fuel system fault.

Cuts out unexpectedly

Ignition fault

Fuel system fault

Water on ignition

Tank empty. Fuel pump faulty

components (71/4). Coil or condenser faulty (T1/5). LT lead to coil or distributor disconnected (T1/4). HT lead from coil loose or discon-

nected (11/4).

Spark plug lead(s) loose, disconnected, damp or faulty (T1/4). Spark plugs dirty, cracked or incorrectly gapped. Distributor or coil cap damp, cracked

or HT lead loose. Worn distributor cap electrodes. Coil or condenser faulty (T1/5). Contact breaker points dirty or incorrectly set. Ignition timing incorrect.

Fuel pump faulty. Leak in fuel pump or fuel lines. Carburettor jet(s) blocked. Carburettor float chamber fuel

level(s) incorrect. Carburettor incorrectly adjusted. Choke not operating correctly.

(71/6). Fuel line broken, leaking or blocked.

TROUBLESHOOTER

Gearchange problems

Judder/vibration

On letting in clutch

3:

eel Difficulty inengag-

When running

|§ Jumping out of gear

ing or changing

gear

Gearchange selector mechanism worn or damaged.

Engine/transmission mountings loose or perished.

Clutch friction surfaces badly worn or oily. Release mechanism worn.

Steering or suspension fault

(Troubleshooter 5).

Drive shaft constant velocity joints worn.

Synchromesh mechanism worn or damaged. Air in clutch hydraulic system.

CLUTCH & TRANSMISSION Irregular noises

ae: 1 ee From clutch

On depressing

From gearbox

On releasing pedal

Whining or grinding

pedal

Release mechanism dry, worn or damaged.

From drive shafts

noise while running

Clutch driven plate distorted.

Pedal pivot or clutch cable requires lubrica-

Incorrect grade of oil in use, or low level.

Gear teeth or shaft bearings badly worn or damaged.

tion.

Crunching noises

ue

when changing

gear

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TROUBLESHOOTER

4:

Pedal operation

Excessive pedal travel

Fluid level too low. Rear brake needs adjusting.

‘Spongy’ feel

Leaks in system Wheel cylinder or caliper leaking. Master cylinder leaking. Brake line or hose leaking.

‘Springy’ feel or high pedal pressure needed Air in system (requires bleeding).

New linings/pads not yet bedded in. Drums/discs badly scored or distorted. Master cylinder bolts loose. Brake servo faulty or hose loose or

damaged (T4/1).

TROUBLESHOOTER Steering feels light and vague

Steering wheel has

i

5:

Steering feels stiff and heavy

me|

Tyres

Suspension

Steering balljoints

Tyre pressures too

Pressures too

geometry wrong.

badly worn.

low or uneven.

high.

Subframe distorted

Steering gear needs

Steering swivels

adjusting.

need greasing. Suspension

Wrong type

geometry wrong. Steering gear incorrectly adjusted. Steering column badly distorted.

BRAKES Effect on car

Car pulls to one side

Drums/linings or pads/discs con-

Brakes ‘grab’ or

Brakes bind when

wheel(s) lock

pedal released

Contamination by oil, grease or fluid.

Rear brakes/handbrake overadjusted. Master cylinder pushrod out of

taminated with oil, grease or fluid. Brake backplate, caliper or disc loose. Shoes or pads incorrectly fitted. Differing types of linings fitted at each side. Suspension anchorages loose.

adjustment.

Vent hole in reservoir cap blocked. Master cylinder or wheel cylinder seized.

Drums/discs badly worn or distorted. Tyre pressures unequal.

STEERING/SUSPENSION Wobble/vibration from front wheels

Loose wheelnuts. Damaged wheel.

Wheels/tyres need balancing. Suspension balljoints worn.

Car settles too low or leans to one side while stationary

Loss of pressure in suspension system

Car leans over excessively when cornering

Rear anti-roll bar or auxiliary springs defective or mountings loose.

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TROUBLESHOOTER

6:

A fault occurring in any other electrical equipment or accessory not specifically referred to can usually be traced to one of three main causes, i.e. blown fuse; loose or broken connection to power supply or earth; or internal fault in the component concerned.

Fuel gauge

Gauge

gives

no

reading

Horn

Registers ‘full’ all

Operates all the

the time

time

Doesn't work

Cable between tank unit and gauge broken or disconCable between tank unit and gauge earthed. Voltage stabilisers faulty.

nected.

Horn push earthed or stuck down. Cable from horn to horn push earthed.

NOTE: This chart assumes that the battery installed in your car is in good condition and is of the correct specification, and that the terminal connections are clean and tight. A car used frequently for stop-start motoring or for short journeys (particularly in winter when lights, heater blower etc are likely to be in use) may need its battery recharged at intervals to keep it serviceable. If an electrical problem occurs, don’t immediately suspect the starter or any other component without first checking that the battery is capable of supplying its demands!

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ELECTRICS

Lights

Don't come on

OR

Come on but go out again

Work erratically or flicker on and off.

Battery flat (T1/1). Bulb or filament

Lamps not earthing properly

broken.

(T6/1).

Give very illumination.

poor

Light switch faulty.

Cable or connec-

Light switch faulty.

Bulbs or lenses

tion corroded, loose, broken or

dirty or reflectors dirty or corroded.

disconnected.

Wrong bulbs installed.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

CROSS REFERENCE TABLE

TROUBLESHOOTER REFERENCE

T1/1

Either

charge

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

the

battery

from

a battery

charger, or use jump leads to start the car from another battery, make sure that the lead polarities are correct in both cases, or you may do permanent damage, particularly to your alternator.

T1/2

T1/3

T1/4

TROUBLESHOOTER REFERENCE

T1/8

For a temporary repair a leaking hose can normally be bound up with adhesive tape or, better still, with a hose bandage available for this purpose.

T1/9

Wait till the system's cooled down, then top it up. If it happens a second time, get it looked at straight away or you could ruin

If the lead’s loose, disconnect the battery earth lead then tighten the connection on the starter motor; make sure the bolt doesn't turn while you're tightening the nut. Reconnect the battery earth lead. You can use a spanner on the square-ended shaft on the end of the starter motor. By turning it you'll normally be able to free it from the flywheel ring gear.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

your engine (if it hasn't happened already). If it’s just a leaking hose you can probably bind it up as in T1/8 (above) to get yourself home.

T2/1

See T1/9

T2/2

Driving carefully will probably An airline on the radiator core the dirt that’s accumulated; internally use a proprietary pound.

Make sure that all the connections are tight, then wipe the leads clean and dry with a lint-free cloth. Use an ignition system

get you home. will clean out if it’s blocked flushing com-

waterproofer (e.g. WD40 or Damp Start) to prevent problems in the future.

T2/3

You

may

be

temporarily T1/5

T1/6

An ignition coil is a simple item to fit, but make a note of the connections before removing them, and ensure that the replacement coil’s the correct type. Renewal of the condenser is covered in the 24000 mile Service Schedule. To check the operation of the pump, detach

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It's easy enough to tighten the attachment bolts if you've got a box or socket spanner of the right size; if you haven't, it’s not really a

D-I-Y job.

repair

but

the

it'll

hose

almost

T2/4

Drive more the engine.

T4/1

Provided there’s no loss of hydraulic fluid, you'll need a little extra pedal effort for braking but that’s all. It may be possible to temporarily repair the hose as in T1/8.

T6/1

Remove

slowly — but without labouring

the

Emergency)

T1/7

to

11/8)

certainly mean a new one.

the fuel outlet pipe (that’s the one that goes to the carburettor and turn the engine over on the starter a few times. There should be a steady stream of petrol if the pump’s working properly.

able

(see

lamp

and

lenses

check

(see

/n An

for signs of rust.

Where there's rust, scrape it off and apply a little Vaseline. Ensure that the screws securing the lamp body to the car are making good contact.

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CONVERSION Distance Inches (in) Feet (ft) Miles

Millimetres (mm) Metres (m) Kilometres (km)

Capacity Inches, cubic (cu in/in3) Fluid ounce, imperial (fl oz) Fluid ounce, US (fl oz) Pints, imperial (imp pt) Quarts, imperial (imp qt) Quarts, imperial (imp qt) Quarts, US (US qt) Quarts, US (US qt) Gallons, imperial (imp ga!) Gallons, imperial (imp gal)

Gallons, US (US gai) Gallons, US (US gal)

Centimetres, cubic (cc/cm3) Centimetres, cubic (cc/cm3)

Centimeters, cubic (cc/cm3) Litres Litres Litres Litres Litres Litres Litres

(L) (L) (L) (L) (L) (L) (L)

Millimetres (mm) Metres (m)

25.400 0.305 1.609 0.039 3.281 OX x& 0.621

16.387 35.51 29.57 0.568 1.1365 1.201 0.9463 0.8326 4.546 1.201 3.7853 0.8326 0.061 0.02816 0.03381 28.16 33.81 1.760 0.8799 1.0567 0.220 KOK O&K OK KO KKK 0.264

Kilometres (km) Inches (in) Feet (ft) Miles

Centimetres, cubic (cc/em?) Centimetres, cubic (cc/em?) Centimetres, cubic (cc/em?)

uou

Litres (L) Litres (L) Quart, US (US qt) Litres (L) Quarts, imperial (imp qt) Litres (L) Gallons, US (US gal)

Litres (L) Gallons, imperial (imp gal) Inches, cubic (cu in/in3) Fluid ounces, imperial (fl oz)

Fluid ounces, US (fl oz) Fluid ounces, imperial (fl oz) Fluid ounces, US (fl oz)

Pints, imperial (imp pt) Quarts, imperial (imp gt) Quarts, US (US qt) Gallons, imperial (imp gal) Gallons, US (US gal)

Area Inches, square (in2/sq in) Feet,square (ft2/sq ft)

Millimetres, square (mm2/

645.160

Millimetres, square (mm2/

0.093 0.002

sq mm) Metres, square (m2/sq m) Inches, square (in2/sq in)

sq mm)

Metres, square (m2/sq m)

os 10.764 ae OS Xu

i]

Feet square (ft2/q ft)

i]

Grammes (g) Kilogrammes (kg) Ounces (oz) Pounds (Ibs) Ounces (oz)

Weight Ounces (oz) Pounds (Ibs)

Grammes (q) Kilogrammes (kg) Kilogrammes (kg)

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28.350 0.454 0.035 2.205 *« XK KX & 35.274

FACTORS Pressure Poundsfgq in (psi/lb/sq in/

X

0.070

=

Kilogrammes/sq cm

Pounds/sq in (psi/lb/sq in/

X

0.068

=

Atmospheres (atm)

Ibfin2) Kilogrammes sq cm (kg4&qem)

xX

14.223

=

Poundsfg in (psilb/sq in/

Atmospheres (atm)

X

14.696

=

Pounds in (psilb/q in/ Ib/in2)

Pound - inches (Ibf in)

X

0.0115

=

Kilogramme - metres

Pound - inches (Ibf in) Pound - feet (Ibf ft) Pound - feet (/bf ft)

X 0.0833 2. X 0.138

= = =

Pound - feet (Ibf ft)

X

=

Pound - feet (Ilbf ft) Pound - inches (Ibf in) Kilogramme - metres (kgf m) Newton - metres (Nm)

Kilogramme -~ metres (kgf m) Kilogramme - metres (kgf m)

X 86.796 D6 Pp ARES}

= =

Pound - inches (Ibf in) Pound - feet (/bf ft)

Newton

X. 0.738

=

Pound - feet (/bf ft)

X

=

Kilogramme - metres

Ib /in2)

(kg/sq cm)

Ib /in2)

Torque (kgf m)

- metres (Nm)

Newton - metres (Nm)

1.356

0.102

(kgf m)

Speed Miles - hour (mph)

X

1.609

=

Kilometres - hour (kph)

Feet - second

X

0.305

=

Metres - second (m4)

Kilometres - hour (kph) Metres - second (mf) Metres - second (m/s)

X X X

0.621 3.281 3.600

= = =

Miles - hour (mph) Feet - second Kilometres - hour (kph)

X X

0.354 2.825

= =

Kilometres - litre (km/) Miles - gallon, imperial

Consumption Miles - gallon, imperial (mpg) Kilometres - litre (km/)

(mpg)

Temperature Centigrade (°C) to Fahrenheit (°F)

9 —

9C+32=9F

By

Fahrenheit (°F) to Centigrade (°C)

5

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Index

Accessory shops 33 Adjustments — carburettor 57 contact breaker points 54

fan belt 53 headlight beam alignment 27, 51 rear brakes 51 spark plugs 57 valve clearances 53

Air cleaner — element renewal 63 summer/winter setting 71 Ammeter 81 Antifreeze renewal 68 Anti-theft devices 84 Automatic transmission — control techniques 15 general information 14 parking pawl engagement check 63 specifications 39 towing with 15

Battery — buying 31 condition indicator 81 electrolyte level check 49 specific gravity check 62 Body number 34 Bodywork — dents repair 74

filling 75 maintenance 71, 73 paintwork renovation 74 rust repair 75

spraying 75 Brake failure warning light 10, 29

Brakes — adjusting rear 51 disc pads 61

faults 98/99 fluid renewal 68 fluid reservoir level check 50 relining rear 64 servo filter element renewal 69 specifications 40

Carburettor — adjustment 57 damper, oil top-up 50 specifications 37 Car number 34

Carpets 73 Child safety seats 84 Cleaning — bodywork 74 interior 73 underside 69 Clock 81 Clutch — clearance check 67

faults 96/97

INDEX fluid reservoir level check 50 specifications 39 Comfort 88 Commission number 34 Consoles 82 Contact breaker points 55

Conversion factors 104/5 Coolant level checking 18, 49 Cooling system specifications 37 Crankcase ventilation air filter renewal 64

D Dimensions, general 41

Direction indicator warning light 10 Distributor — adjustments 54

maintenance 54 Dog/luggage guards 88 Doors, locks and hinges lubrication 51 Drive shafts — constant velocity joints rubber gaiters check 51 faults 97

Driving habits 32 Dwell angle meter 44

Fault finding —

brakes 98/99

clutch 96/97 electrics engine — engine — steering

100/101 running 94/95 starting 92/93 98/99

suspension 98/99 transmission 96/97 Firing order 35 Fog lights 81, 84 Fuel — buying 31 consumption 9 octane rating 20 Fuel gauge faults 100 Fuel system — faults 93-95 specifications 37 Fuel pump, filter cleaning 57 Fuel tank capacity 20 Fuses — changing 25 location 40 type 40

Dynamo lubrication 62

G

E Electrical system specifications 40

Gearchange problems 96

Electronic ignition 88 Engine — cubic capacity 35 cuts out unexpectedly 95 lacks power 94 misfires 95 number 34 overheating 94 running too cool 94 specifications 35 tuning 31 Engine oil — changing 52 checking level of 47 topping up 18, 47 type 20 Exhaust system — buying 31 maintenance 62

H Hazard warning 83 Headlights — beam alignment adjustment 27, 51

bulbs/units renewal 25 conversions 88 main beam flasher switch 13 main beam warning light 10 Horn faults 100 Horns, air 83 Hub bearings, checking for wear 66

Ignition Ignition, Ignition Ignition

circuits 72 electronic 88 switch/steering column lock 13 system —

faults 93/95 Fan belt — temporary 21 tension 53

specifications 37

Ignition timing 37 Ignition warning light 10

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INDEX

Indicator/headlight main beam flasher switch 13 Instruments, auxiliary 79

Models history 7 Motor factors 33

Insurance 33 Interior light 29 Number plate light 27

Jacking up 22

Oil filter, changing 52 Oil pressure gauge 82 Oil pressure warning light 10 Overheating 94

Lights — auxiliary 81 bulb specifications 41

P

checking 49 faults 101 Panel light 29

fog 81 fog (rear) 84 spot 81 warning 10, 29 Lights, bulb renewal —

R

brake failure warning 29 headlights 25 interior 29 number plate and reversing 27 panel and warning 29 side and front flasher 27

stop/tail and rear flasher 27 switch panel warning 29 Lubricants, buying 31 Lubrication — carburettor 50 door locks and hinges 51 dynamo 62 Lubrication chart 48

M Maintenance — automatic transmission 63 battery 49, 62 bodywork 71, 73

brakes 51,61, 64, 68, 69 carburettor 63 clutch 67 distributor 54

exhaust system 62 fuel pump 57 spark plugs 57 steering 51,62, 66 suspension 62, 66

Mirrors 87

108 Misfiring 95

Radios — fitting 85 interference suppression 85, 86 Rear window demisters 87

Rear window wipe/wash 87 Repairs kit 21 Reversing light 27 Road test data 9 Roof racks 32, 88

Rust 75, 103

Seats — cleaning 73 renewal 88

Self-service garages 19 Service schedules —

250 miles/weekly 47 3000 miles/3 months 50 6000 miles/6 months 52 12 000 miles/12 months 63 24 000 miles/2 years 68 36 000 miles/3 years 69 Spring 69 Autumn 71

Servicing — road test after 52, 63 safety 46 seasonal 69 Side and front flasher lights 27 Sound reducing kits 88

INDEX

Spare parts, buying 33

Troubleshooting 91

Spares kit 21 Spark plugs — maintenance 57 renewal 64 specifications 37 Spot lights 81

Tyre pressures — checking 19, 47 recommended 20 Tyres —

Starter motor faults 92/93

buying 30 ‘instant’ puncture repair 21 sizes 20, 40

Steering — faults 98/99

U

maintenance 62, 66

specifications 39 Steering rack, rubber gaiters check 51 Steering wheels 88

Upholstery repairs 73

Stop/tail and rear flasher lights 27 Stroboscopic timing light 44

V

Suspension —

faults 98/99 maintenance 62, 66

specifications 40 Switch panel warning lights 29 Switches 13

Tachometer 82 Tailgate 17 Tape players 85 Tools — basic kit 42 care of 44 supplementary kit 43 Towing and being towed 23 Towing, with automatic transmission 15 Transmission (manual) specifications 39

Vacuum gauge 82 Valve clearances — checking 53 specifications 35 Vehicle identification numbers 33 Visibility aids 87

Warning devices 83 Warning lights 10, 29 Weights 41 Wheel changing 22 Wheel nuts, tightness check 50 Wheels — interchanging 63 size and type 40 Windscreen, temporary 22

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