AUTO1514

This course gives students hands-on experience in diagnosing engine mechanical failures through disassembling and reassembling an engine block and cylinder heads. They will identify internal engine parts and perform wear measurements. Students will also diagnose customer concerns on engine mechanical failures such as low compression, abnormal engine noise, and coolant and oil loss on both internal and external components of the engine. Multiple diagnostic methods, tools and equipment will be used. Students will perform many different levels of maintenance to the engine such as oil and coolant flushes, water pump, timing belt, and serpentine belt replacements. Students will also utilize real-world shop procedures by filling out electronically formatted repair orders, verifying customer vehicle concerns, diagnosing the failure, performing the repair, and confirming with the customer that their concern has been addressed.Student Learning Outcomes

• Remove and reinstall an engine from either a front or rear wheel drive vehicle.
• Disassemble and reassemble an engine using industry-standard tools, materials, and techniques.
• Examine internal engine parts for mechanical wear, cause of failure, and potential prevention of failure.
• Prepare a repair estimate, including costs and a detailed list of parts and materials needed to complete the repair.
• Develop a repair plan that utilizes manufacturer-specific instructions and specifications.
• Use manufacturer-specific guidelines and procedures for engine installation and repairs.
• Confirm the customer?s concerns were corrected by the repair.