Automotive Engine Repair and Rebuilding Classroom Manual and Shop Manual (Today's Technician) [Paperback]

Barry Hollembeak (Author), Don Knowles (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 7, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0766816265 | ISBN-13: 978-0766816268 | Edition: 2

This two-volume set, consisting of a theory-based Classroom Manual and corresponding Shop Manual, provides users with a complete introduction to automotive engine repair and rebuilding. The theory, diagnosis and repair of engine operating systems, intake and exhaust systems, cylinder heads, camshafts, valve trains, cylinder blocks, and today's high-performance engines are covered in detail throughout. In response to industry trends, this edition features greater emphasis on overhead cam (OHC) and dual overhead cam (DOHC) systems, including replacing timing belts on DOHC engines and servicing engines with variable camshaft timing and lift. Discussion of the theory of engine operation has also been expanded to include alternate power systems, such as hybrid vehicles, fuel cells, and the latest electronic ignition (IE) systems. In addition, Job Sheets have been added at the end of each chapter in the Shop Manual to provide opportunities for hands-on practice of must-know procedures.

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About the Author

Barry Hollembeak has been involved in the automotive repair industry for over thirty years and has been a technical trainer providing instruction to dealership technicians for the past sixteen years. Mr. Hollembeak entered the automotive technology field in 1974 as a service technician, working in both fleet and independent repair shops before opening his own repair facility. After selling his business and retiring from being a technician, Mr. Hollembeak became a teacher and author. He taught post-secondary education automotive technology for five years and became Director of Education for the next two years. Mr. Hollembeak then entered into manufacturer training. He is a Master and Advanced Engine Performance Certified Technician with ASE and is also a member of the Colorado Automotive Teachers Society. Mr. Hollenbeak is involved with the College Automotive Program, AYES and SkillsUSA and has been a guest speaker for NATEF, CATS and several other organizations.

Don Knowles has been writing automotive training materials for over 28 years, with 54 textbooks to his credit, as well as student manuals, training CDs, and short articles for service bulletins. He was previously employed as an automotive instructor at the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) Palliser Campus, where he produced over 60 automotive training videos and wrote a computer-assisted instruction (CAI) program to coordinate with each video. Mr. Knowles is currently the owner and manager of Knowles Automotive Training, a company focused exclusively on the preparation of automotive training materials and an educational member of the Automotive Service Association (ASA). An ASE certified Automotive Technician, he has also been a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers for over 30 years, and is a member of the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT).

Product Details

• Paperback: 536 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 2 edition (December 7, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766816265
• ISBN-13: 978-0766816268
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,420,720 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book, January 19, 2005

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This review is from: Automotive Engine Repair and Rebuilding Classroom Manual and Shop Manual (Today's Technician) (Paperback)

i use this book at college and i feel this is one of the best ive seen

4.0 out of 5 stars Price not important?, February 19, 2011

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tath - See all my reviews

This review is from: Today's Technician: Automotive Engine Repair and Rebuilding (Paperback)

I got this book several years ago and it is comprehensive, easy to understand and will teach you all the theory you need to repair engines (you need to learn practical yourself!). It isn't massively detailed, but it doesn't pretend to be - it's just a good introduction to engine building. Since buying it I've done a BEng and worked for a multinational OEM supplier and on re-reading not found this book lacking or inaccurate.

If you're moaning about the spending 50 quid on it BTW, then just do a degree, they only cost £30,000.

2 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars is kind of good....but the price is too high......, June 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Today's Technician: Automotive Engine Repair and Rebuilding (Paperback)

As a student at Fresno city college, our intruction use this book and I feel that the book cost too much becuase most of the student cannot afford. Please lowered the price so every student will the book and get the knowlege to share.