Vauxhall Cresta and Viscount PC 1965–1972 Workshop Manual | PDF Download

Maintain, service and repair your Vauxhall Cresta or Viscount PC with this workshop manual. Detailed easy step by step repair instructions take you through engine overhaul, fuel and ignition systems, transmission repairs, suspension, steering, brakes and bodywork, with fault-finding guidance, component diagrams, adjustment procedures and workshop specifications.

Models Covered

• Vauxhall Cresta PC — 1965–1972

• Vauxhall Cresta De-Luxe PC — 1965–1972

• Vauxhall Viscount PC — 1966–1972

What's Included in This Manual

Engine Repairs and Overhaul

• Engine removal and installation

• Cylinder head removal and valve servicing

• Valve clearances and valve timing

• Rocker gear, push rods and camshaft

• Timing gears and timing chain

• Engine oil pump dismantling and rebuilding

• Pistons, piston rings and connecting rods

• Crankshaft and main bearings

• Engine oil seals and lubrication

• Engine rebuilding and assembly

• Engine fault diagnosis, including starting difficulties, overheating, excessive oil consumption and loss of power

Fuel System and Carburettor

• Fuel pump operation, removal and servicing

• Fuel pump dismantling and testing

• Carburettor servicing and overhaul

• Carburettor adjustments and settings

• Slow-running and idling adjustments

• Fuel system fault diagnosis

• Air cleaner maintenance

Ignition System

• Distributor servicing and adjustments

• Contact breaker points and condenser

• Ignition coil and spark plugs

• Ignition timing and advance mechanisms

• Ignition system testing and fault diagnosis

Cooling System

• Radiator and cooling system servicing

• Water pump inspection and repairs

• Thermostat servicing

• Fan belt adjustment

• Cooling system fault diagnosis

Clutch

• Clutch operation and adjustment

• Clutch removal and installation

• Clutch driven plate and pressure plate

• Clutch release mechanism

• Clutch component inspection and repairs

Gearbox and Transmission

• Gearbox removal and installation

• Gearbox dismantling and reassembly

• Gear selector mechanism

• Gearbox bearings, gears and shafts

• Gearbox lubrication and adjustments

• Transmission servicing and repairs

Propeller Shaft, Rear Axle and Rear Suspension

• Propeller shaft removal and servicing

• Universal joints

• Rear axle and differential servicing

• Final drive components

• Rear axle bearings and oil seals

• Rear suspension components

• Rear suspension inspection and repairs

Front Suspension and Hubs

• Front suspension dismantling and servicing

• Suspension springs and shock absorbers

• Suspension bushes and joints

• Front wheel hubs and bearings

• Wheel hub inspection and adjustment

Steering Gear

• Steering gear inspection and servicing

• Steering linkage and joints

• Steering adjustments

• Steering component removal and installation

Braking System

• Brake system maintenance and adjustment

• Brake drums and shoes

• Wheel cylinders and hydraulic components

• Master cylinder servicing

• Brake hydraulic system bleeding

• Brake fault diagnosis and repairs

Electrical Equipment

• Battery and charging system

• Generator and voltage regulator

• Starter motor

• Electrical switches and controls

• Vehicle lighting and instruments

• Electrical testing and fault finding

Bodywork

• Body fittings and adjustments

• Doors, locks and window mechanisms

• Body trim and fittings

• Bodywork servicing and repairs

Technical Information

• Engine and vehicle specifications

• Component clearances and adjustment measurements

• Lubrication and maintenance information

• Workshop repair illustrations

• Exploded component diagrams

• Technical data and service specifications