Contents 7 Chapter 17 Engine Performance Problems . . . . . . . 349 Locating Engine Performance Problems | Typical Performance Problems Chapter 18 Engine Mechanical Problems. . . . . . . . 361 Valve Train Problems | Timing Mechanism Problems | Engine Gasket Problems | Cylinder Head Problems | Cylinder Block Problems | Piston Problems | Connecting Rod Problems | Crankshaft and Bearing Problems | Intake and Exhaust Manifold Problems | Mechanical Problem Diagnosis Chapter 19 Engine Problem Diagnosis and Tune-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 What Is a Tune-Up? | Tune-Up Safety | Preliminary Inspection | Evaluating the Engine and Its Systems | Valve Adjustment | Tune-Up Parts Replacement | Tune-Up Adjustments | General Tune-Up Rules | Diesel Engine Tune- Up (Maintenance) Chapter 20 Engine Removal, Disassembly, and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . 397 Engine Identification | Is Engine Removal Necessary? | Engine Overhaul | Preparing for Engine Removal | Removing the Transmission with the Engine | Engine Removal | Engine Disassembly | Cleaning Engine Parts Chapter 21 Short Block Rebuilding and Machining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 Cylinder Block Service | Cylinder Honing and Deglazing | Block Boring | Camshaft and Balancer Bearing Installation | Core Plug Installation | Crankshaft Service | Installing the Rear Main Oil Seal | Main Bearing and Crankshaft Installation | Piston Service | Piston Pin Service | Connecting Rod Service | Installing Piston Rings | Installing the Piston and Rod Assembly | Engine Balancing | Balancer Shaft Service Chapter 22 Top End Rebuilding and Machining. . . 465 Cylinder Head Problems | Diesel Precombustion Chamber Service | Head Disassembly | Valve Guide Service | Valve Seat Reconditioning | Valve Seat Resurfacing | Valve Seat Machine | Valve Grinding | Valve Spring Service | Cylinder Head Reassembly | Rocker Arm Stud Service | In-Vehicle Valve Seal Service | Camshaft Service | OHC Bearing Service | Rocker Assembly Service | Push Rod Service | Lifter (Tappet) Service Chapter 23 Front End Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501 In-Vehicle Timing Mechanism Service | Timing Chain Service | Timing Belt Service | Timing Gear Service | Engine Front Cover Service | Vibration Damper Installation Chapter 24 Engine Reassembly, Installation, Startup, and Break-In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515 General Engine Assembly Rules | Engine Reassembly | Cylinder Head Installation | Lifter Installation | Intake Manifold Installation | Check the Thermostat | Exhaust Manifold Installation | Camshaft Housing Installation | Overhead Camshaft Installation | Assembling the Valve Train | Camshaft and Valve Cover Installation | Painting the Engine | Final Engine Assembly | Installing the Engine in the Vehicle | Engine Startup | Engine Break-In | Customer Delivery Chapter 25 ASE Engine Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . 545 ASE | Voluntary Certification | Benefits of ASE Certification | Test Categories | Applying for ASE Tests | Test Taking Techniques | Test Results | Recertification Tests Chapter 26 Career Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553 Dependability | Team Effort | Constantly Learn | Work Quality | Work Speed | Earnings | Types of Shops | Work Clothes | Shop Supervisor and Service Writer | Parts Department | Advancement in Automotive Technology | Entrepreneurship