Automotive engines : diagnosis, repair, and rebuilding /

Gilles, Tim,

Automotive engines : diagnosis, repair, and rebuilding / Tim Gilles and Tim LeVan. - Ninth edition. - xvii, 731 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.

Includes index.

Section 1. Engine construction, diagnosis, disassembly, and inspection -- Engine operation -- Engine shop safety -- Diagnosing engine problems -- Engine removal, disassembly, inspection, and in-chassis repairs -- Cleaning the engine -- Measuring -- Section 2. The breathing system -- Cylinder head: parts and service -- Cylinder head: springs, valves, and valve seats -- Camshafts, lifters, timing belts, and chains -- Section 3. Cylinder block assembly -- Cylinder block: inspection and service -- Crankshaft, bearings, and engine balancing -- Pistons, rings, and connecting rods -- Lubrication -- Cooling system -- Section 4. Engine repair and reassembly -- Engine hardware: fasteners, thread repair, and gaskets -- Reassembly and starting -- Section 5. Engine power and performance -- Engine breathing: intake and exhaust systems -- Turbochargers and superchargers -- Producing power: valve timing, power, and torque measurement.

"Gain the technical expertise, practical skills and industry knowledge you need for career success! AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES: DIAGNOSIS, REPAIR, AND REBUILDING, Ninth Edition, features comprehensive coverage of the theory of operation, diagnosis, repair and rebuilding of automotive engines. Written by veteran instructors with firsthand experience as certified technicians and machinists, the text focuses on universal repair techniques and case histories based on real-world scenarios you are likely to see in the field. Now updated with new case histories, additional full-color images and information on the latest trends, tools and technology--including hybrid engines and high-performance components--this trusted text is the ideal resource to prepare you for professional success."

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