Vauxhall Velox and Cresta PAX 1960–1962 Engine and Clutch Manual TS497 | PDF Download

Vauxhall Velox and Cresta PAX 1960–1962 Engine and Clutch Service Training Manual TS 497 covering the 162 cu.in. (2651cc) six-cylinder petrol engine, engine rebuilding, carburettor and fuel system repairs, cooling, lubrication and hydraulic clutch overhaul.

Models Covered

• Vauxhall Velox PASX

• Vauxhall Cresta PADX

Engine: 162 cu. in. (2651cc), six-cylinder, overhead-valve petrol engine.

What's Included in This Manual

Engine Rebuilding and Overhaul

• Complete engine removal and installation

• Engine dismantling, inspection and rebuilding

• Cylinder head removal, dismantling and overhaul

• Valves, valve guides, springs and valve seat repairs

• Rocker shaft, rocker arms and push rod repairs

• Valve tappet inspection and overhaul

• Valve clearances and engine tuning

• Pistons, piston rings and connecting rods

• Piston and cylinder bore inspection

• Crankshaft main bearings and bearing replacement

• Camshaft and timing gear removal and installation

• Timing chain replacement and valve timing

• Timing cover and crankshaft oil seals

• Flywheel removal, inspection and overhaul

• Engine mounting inspection and replacement

Engine Lubrication System

• Engine oil pump removal, inspection and overhaul

• Oil pressure relief valve and lubrication faults

• Oil filter element replacement

• Oil pan removal and installation

• Engine oil leaks and excessive oil consumption

• Engine lubrication system specifications

Carburettor and Fuel System

• Carburettor removal, dismantling and overhaul

• Carburettor cleaning, inspection and reassembly

• Automatic choke adjustment and repairs

• Carburettor slow-running adjustment

• Accelerator pump stroke adjustment

• Throttle control linkage adjustment

• Fuel pump testing, dismantling and overhaul

• Fuel tank and fuel pipe removal and inspection

• Air cleaner servicing

• Intake and exhaust manifold repairs

• Exhaust pipes and silencer removal and installation

Cooling System

• Water pump removal, dismantling and rebuilding

• Water pump bearings and seals

• Thermostat removal and testing

• Radiator removal, inspection and overhaul

• Radiator flow and pressure testing

• Cooling system flushing

• Fan and fan belt removal and adjustment

• Overheating and coolant loss diagnosis

Clutch and Hydraulic Controls

• Borg & Beck single dry-plate clutch construction

• Clutch assembly removal and installation

• Clutch dismantling, inspection and overhaul

• Clutch pressure plate and friction disc

• Clutch release fork and release bearing

• Clutch master cylinder dismantling and rebuilding

• Clutch slave cylinder dismantling and rebuilding

• Clutch hydraulic pipe and hose replacement

• Bleeding the clutch hydraulic system

• Clutch pedal and fork free-travel adjustments

• Clutch housing removal and installation

Engine and Clutch Fault Diagnosis

• Difficult starting and poor engine performance

• Engine misfiring, detonation and uneven idling

• Excessive fuel consumption

• Engine overheating and loss of coolant

• Low or excessive oil pressure

• Excessive engine oil consumption

• Engine vibration and unusual noises

• Clutch slipping, juddering and dragging

• Clutch release and hydraulic operating faults

Workshop Specifications and Technical Data

• Engine component measurements and tolerances

• Valve and ignition adjustment specifications

• Bearing clearances and wear limits

• Tightening torque specifications

• Clutch adjustment and service specifications

• Recommended lubricants

• Factory repair illustrations and component diagrams