The engine is in the car Skoda Favorit
1.3 litre petrol engine specifications
Type - 4-cylinder, in-line, four-stroke, water-cooled Designation: 1.3 low compression - Skoda 781.135 1.3 high compression - Skoda 781.136 Cylinder bore diameter - 75.50 mm Piston stroke - 72.00 mm Working volume -...
Type - 4-cylinder, in-line, four-stroke, water-cooled Designation: 1.3 low compression - Skoda 781.135 1.3 high compression - Skoda 781.136 Cylinder bore diameter - 75.50 mm Piston stroke - 72.00 mm Working volume -...
Repair procedures in the car
Part A of Section 2 describes repairs that can be performed without removing the engine from the vehicle. If the engine has been removed for rebuilding, disregard the additional information that precedes each step....
Part A of Section 2 describes repairs that can be performed without removing the engine from the vehicle. If the engine has been removed for rebuilding, disregard the additional information that precedes each step....
Engine — General Description
The engine has an overhead valve (OHV) arrangement and is designed as an in-line 4-cylinder block, which is mounted transversely on the front side of the car: the clutch and transmission are attached to the left end of...
The engine has an overhead valve (OHV) arrangement and is designed as an in-line 4-cylinder block, which is mounted transversely on the front side of the car: the clutch and transmission are attached to the left end of...
Repair operations performed without removing the engine from the vehicle
a) Compression check. b) Valve cover - removal and installation. c) Valve mechanism - removal and installation. d) Cylinder head - removal and installation. e) Drive cover - removal and installation. f) Drive chain and...
a) Compression check. b) Valve cover - removal and installation. c) Valve mechanism - removal and installation. d) Cylinder head - removal and installation. e) Drive cover - removal and installation. f) Drive chain and...
Compression Test — Description
1. If the engine does not develop full power or runs rough, or if there is a misfire. and the fault is not related to the ignition system or fuel system, a compression test will help you identify the cause of the...
1. If the engine does not develop full power or runs rough, or if there is a misfire. and the fault is not related to the ignition system or fuel system, a compression test will help you identify the cause of the...
Top Dead Center (TDC) for Piston #1 — Location
1. Top dead center (TDC) is the highest position that each piston reaches during crankshaft rotation. Each piston reaches TDC on the compression stroke and on the exhaust stroke, but for ignition timing adjustment, TDC...
1. Top dead center (TDC) is the highest position that each piston reaches during crankshaft rotation. Each piston reaches TDC on the compression stroke and on the exhaust stroke, but for ignition timing adjustment, TDC...
Valve cover — removal and installation
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. Disconnect the breather hose from the valve cover oil filler neck (see illustration). 3. Loosen and remove the two valve cover mounting nuts and release the...
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. Disconnect the breather hose from the valve cover oil filler neck (see illustration). 3. Loosen and remove the two valve cover mounting nuts and release the...
Valve mechanism — removal, inspection and installation
Removal 1. Remove the valve cover as described in Chapter 4 . 2. Using a 10mm Allen key, remove the two cylinder head mounting bolts that also secure the left and right rocker arm supports to the head. 3. Loosen the...
Removal 1. Remove the valve cover as described in Chapter 4 . 2. Using a 10mm Allen key, remove the two cylinder head mounting bolts that also secure the left and right rocker arm supports to the head. 3. Loosen the...
Cylinder head — removal and installation
Fig. 2A.3. Cylinder head and components mounted on it 1. Cylinder head; 2. Cylinder head gasket; 3. Inlet valve; 4. Exhaust valve; 5. Outer valve spring; 6. Inner valve spring; 7. Spring support cup; 8. Valve crackers;...
Fig. 2A.3. Cylinder head and components mounted on it 1. Cylinder head; 2. Cylinder head gasket; 3. Inlet valve; 4. Exhaust valve; 5. Outer valve spring; 6. Inner valve spring; 7. Spring support cup; 8. Valve crackers;...
Drive cover, chain and sprockets — removal, inspection and installation
Removal 1. Position piston No.1 at TDC as described in Chapter 3 , then remove the distributor together with the extension tube as described in Section 5 . 2. Remove the generator. 3. Remove the pickup tube/strainer and...
Removal 1. Position piston No.1 at TDC as described in Chapter 3 , then remove the distributor together with the extension tube as described in Section 5 . 2. Remove the generator. 3. Remove the pickup tube/strainer and...
Engine oil cooler — general description, removal and installation
Fig. 2A.5 Engine oil cooler and hoses 1. Cooler; 2. Rubber cushion; 3. Nut; 4. Cooler bolt to body; 5. Spring washer; 6. Flat washer; 7. Hose; 8. Sealing washer; 9. Banjo bolt; 10. Hose; 11. Banjo bolt. General...
Fig. 2A.5 Engine oil cooler and hoses 1. Cooler; 2. Rubber cushion; 3. Nut; 4. Cooler bolt to body; 5. Spring washer; 6. Flat washer; 7. Hose; 8. Sealing washer; 9. Banjo bolt; 10. Hose; 11. Banjo bolt. General...
Oil pump — removal, inspection and installation
Fig. 2A.6. Oil pump components 1. Oil pump suction pipe/strainer; 2. Spring washer; 3. Bolt - receiving tube to the drive cover; 4. Bolt - intake pipe/mesh filter to bearing cap; 5. Gasket (where is available); 6. Oil...
Fig. 2A.6. Oil pump components 1. Oil pump suction pipe/strainer; 2. Spring washer; 3. Bolt - receiving tube to the drive cover; 4. Bolt - intake pipe/mesh filter to bearing cap; 5. Gasket (where is available); 6. Oil...
Pallet — removal and installation
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. Apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the car and support it on axle stands. 3. Drain the engine oil, then clean and install the drain plug,...
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. Apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the car and support it on axle stands. 3. Drain the engine oil, then clean and install the drain plug,...
Crankshaft seals — replacement
Right oil seal (from the pulley side) 1. Remove the crankshaft pulley as described in Chapter 7, paragraphs 4 and 5 . 2. Carefully pry the old oil seal out of the timing chain cover using a suitable flat-head...
Right oil seal (from the pulley side) 1. Remove the crankshaft pulley as described in Chapter 7, paragraphs 4 and 5 . 2. Carefully pry the old oil seal out of the timing chain cover using a suitable flat-head...
Flywheel — removal, inspection and installation
Removal 1. Remove the transmission, then remove the clutch assembly as described in Section 6 . 2. Block the flywheel from rotating as shown in Illustration 12.10A, or by clamping a belt between the flywheel and the...
Removal 1. Remove the transmission, then remove the clutch assembly as described in Section 6 . 2. Block the flywheel from rotating as shown in Illustration 12.10A, or by clamping a belt between the flywheel and the...
Engine and transmission mount rubber cushions — inspection and replacement
Inspection 1. If improved access is required, jack up the front of the vehicle and support it securely on axle stands. 2. Check the condition of the rubber pads to ensure that they are not peeling off from the metal...
Inspection 1. If improved access is required, jack up the front of the vehicle and support it securely on axle stands. 2. Check the condition of the rubber pads to ensure that they are not peeling off from the metal...
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