Automotive Engines, Diagnosis, Repair, and Rebuilding
Fourth Edition
Author:
Tim Gilles
ISBN#: 0766819965
Published: 8/23/2001
© 2002
Published by Delmar Learning
Description:
Updated to reflect current trends and industry concerns, the fourth edition of Automotive Engines aids readers as they develop the technical expertise and critical thinking skills needed to effectively diagnose and troubleshoot worn and failed parts. Health and safety are emphasized throughout, with new information included on Material Safety Data Sheets, hazardous materials, personal protective equipment, and cleaning solvents. In addition to hundreds of new photographs, interesting case histories, and an entire chapter devoted exclusively to diagnosing engine problems, this edition features expanded coverage of: compression and block check tests, thinwall guide liners and insert guides, cylinder bore wear limits, rings, synthetic oils, belts, and gasket and seal technologies. High performance aspects of engine rebuilding are also introduced in an expanded chapter on CAMs, manifolds, turbochargers, and superchargers. Finally, each chapter contains carefully selected review questions to underscore key points and aid readers in gauging their understanding of essential information as they progress through the book.
Product Benefits:
- An easy-to-understand approach offers an extraordinarily complete, practical introduction to engine repair and rebuilding without bogging the user down in non-essential details.
- Three of the largest chapters have been divided into smaller and more manageable units, enabling instructors to use the book more effectively in education and training settings.
- Repair techniques universal to all engines are discussed thoroughly, preparing readers for work in independent repair shops, parts and machine shops, and dealerships.
- Specific tools are introduced and described within appropriate chapters, eliminating the potential for introducing a tool before the reasons for its use are explained.
- Most of the illustrations in the book are new or updated, sustaining interest and enhancing comprehension by connecting information in the book to what readers will find in the shop.
- ASE-style questions at the end of the chapters and an appendix containing ASE-style practice tests with explanations of correct answers enable readers to use the book more effectively to prepare for the ASE Certification Exam.
- Lab worksheets have been relocated to the Instructor's Guide, allowing the book to serve as a long-lasting reference.
Table of Contents:
Table of Contents SECTION 1 Engine Construction, Diagnosis, Disassembly, and Inspection CHAPTER 1 Engine Operation Simple Engine Four-Stroke Engine Operation Cylinder Arrangement Valve Train Cylinder Block Front-Wheel Drive Engine Classifications Combustion Chamber Designs Firing Order Types of Cooling Systems Ignition Types Study Questions Ase Style Review Questions CHAPTER 2 Cleaning the Engine General Shop Health and Safety Hazardous Materials Cleaning Methods Cleaning the Outside of the Engine Cleaning the Inside of the Engine Study Questions Ase Style Review Questions CHAPTER 3 Engine Shop Safety, Tools, and Equipment Shop Safety Hand Tools Pullers Air Tools Shop Equipment Electric Machinery Hydraulic Equipment Other Shop Equipment Study Questions Safety Test CHAPTER 4 Measuring Metric System Measuring Tools Precision Measuring Tools Study Questions Ase Style Review Questions CHAPTER 5 Diagnosing Engine Problems Diagnosing Problems Before an Overhaul Oil Consumption Fuel Mixture Problems Compression Loss Engine Noises Oil Pressure Problems Cooling System Problems Electronic Failures/Engine Damage Study Questions Ase Style Review Questions CHAPTER 6 Engine Removal, Disassembly, Inspection, and In-Car Repairs Shop Manuals Engine Removal Engine Disassembly Ordering Parts Major Engine Repair - Engine in the Vehicle Study Questions Ase Style Review Questions SECTION 2 The Breathing System CHAPTER 7 Cylinder Head: Parts and Service Head Disassembly Carbon Removal Crack Inspection Crack Repair Valve Guide Inspection Valve Guide Repair Valve Guide Seals Resurfacing Heads Study Questions Ase Style Review Questions CHAPTER 8 Cylinder Head: Springs, Valves, and Valve Seats Valve Springs Push Rods Rocker Arms Valves and Valve Service Valve Seats and Service Reassembling the Head Study Questions Ase Style Review Questions CHAPTER 9 Cam and Manifolds/Making Power Camshaft Cam Thrust Valve Lash (Clearance) Valve Lifters Valve Timing Cam Drives Manifolds Turbochargers Superchargers Putting It All Together Study Questions Ase Style Review Questions SECTION 3 Cylinder Block Assembly CHAPTER 10 Cylinder Block - Inspection and Service Cleaning the Block Oil and Water Plugs Main Bearing Caps Main Bearing Bore Alignment Decking the Block Inspecting Cylinder Bores Deglazing Cylinders Reboring Cylinders Honing Cylinders to Size Chamfering the Cylinder Cylinder Sleeves Lifter Bores Final Block Preparation Study Questions Ase Style Review Questions CHAPTER 11 Crankshaft, Bearings, and Engine Balancing Crankshaft Design Crank End Thrust Checking Crank Condition Bearing Inserts Engine Balancing Study Questions Ase Style