AUTO 111 - Engine Repair

(R only) CE

Preparation for ASE A-1 Engine Repair technician certification exam. Course details the purpose, parts, and operation of the gasoline internal combustion engine. Class concentrates on engine rebuilding including mechanical assessment, removal, disassembly and cleaning, inspection, reconditioning and repair, assembly, installation, and break-in. All upper- and lower-end services are discussed. Laboratory exercises guide the student through their engine rebuild project. It is strongly recommended the student supply a personally owned engine for the class, but not required. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in AUTO 101 . Two hours lecture, four hours laboratory each week.

4 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Perform and Interpret results of cylinder compression test.
Perform and Interpret results of cylinder leakage test.
Perform and Interpret results of oil pressure test.
Perform and Interpret results of vacuum test.
Perform and Interpret results of cooling system pressure test.
Remove / Replace engine assembly from vehicle.
Inspect / Replace valve spring.
Remove / Inspect / Recondition / Replace / Adjust valve.
Inspect / Recondition valve seat.
Remove / Replace valve seal.
Inspect / Recondition / Replace valve guide.
Remove / Inspect / Replace push rods.
Remove / Inspect / Replace rocker arm and/or shaft.
Remove / Inspect / Replace lifter.
Inspect / Remove / Replace in-head camshaft.
Inspect / Remove / Replace timing gears, drive and tensioner.
Disassemble / Clean / Inspect engine block.
Inspect / Repair internal threads.
De-ridge / De-glaze cylinder wall.
Remove / Replace piston-rod assembly from block.
Remove / Inspect / Replace piston.
Remove / Inspect / Replace piston pin.
Remove / Replace piston rings.
Remove / Inspect / Replace rod.
Remove / Inspect / Recondition / Replace vibration damper.
Remove / Inspect / Replace crankshaft.
Remove / Inspect / Replace in-block camshaft.
Remove / Inspect / Replace auxiliary or balance shafts.
Inspect / Remove / Replace plain bearings.
Remove / Inspect / Replace oil pump.
Inspect / Replace pickup tube and/or screen.
Inspect / Replace oil pressure relief valve.

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