Automotive engines : diagnosis, repair, and rebuilding / Tim Gilles and Tim LeVan.

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.

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