| Description |
1 online resource (420 p.) |
| Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- About the authors -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Overview and introduction -- 1.1 Vehicle categories -- 1.1.1 Layouts -- 1.1.2 Types and sizes -- 1.1.3 Body design -- 1.1.4 Chassis type and body panels -- 1.1.5 Main systems -- 1.1.6 Summary -- 1.2 The motor industry -- 1.2.1 Introduction -- 1.2.2 Types of motor vehicle companies -- 1.2.3 Company structure -- 1.2.4 Role of a franchised dealer -- 1.2.5 Reception and booking systems -- 1.2.6 Parts department -- 1.2.7 Estimating costs and times -- 1.2.8 Job cards and systems |
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1.2.9 Invoicing -- 1.2.10 Warranties -- 1.2.11 Digital workshop system -- 1.3 Working safely -- 1.3.1 Introduction -- 1.3.2 The key UK regulations and laws -- 1.3.3 Health and safety law: what you need to know -- 1.3.4 Personal protective equipment (PPE) -- 1.3.5 Identifying and reducing hazards -- 1.3.6 Moving loads -- 1.3.7 Vehicle safety -- 1.3.8 Safety procedures -- 1.3.9 Fire -- 1.3.10 Clean working environment -- 1.3.11 Signage -- 1.3.12 Environmental protection -- 1.3.13 High voltage vehicles -- 1.4 Basic science, materials, mathematics and mechanics -- 1.4.1 Introduction -- 1.4.2 Units |
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1.4.3 Velocity and acceleration -- 1.4.4 Friction -- 1.4.5 Pressure -- 1.4.6 Centre of gravity or centre of mass -- 1.4.7 Oscillation -- 1.4.8 Energy, work and power -- 1.4.9 Force and torque -- 1.4.10 Mass, weight and force -- 1.4.11 Volume and density -- 1.4.12 Heat and temperature -- 1.4.13 Percentages -- 1.4.14 Fractions -- 1.4.15 Ratios -- 1.4.16 Areas -- 1.4.17 Volumes -- 1.4.18 Indices -- 1.4.19 Drawings -- 1.4.20 Mechanical machines -- 1.4.21 Gears -- 1.4.22 Hydraulics -- 1.4.23 Materials and properties -- 1.5 Tools and equipment -- 1.5.1 Hand tools -- 1.5.2 Test equipment |
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1.5.3 Workshop equipment -- 1.6 Workshop bench skills -- 1.6.1 Introduction -- 1.6.2 Fitting and machining -- 1.6.3 Filing and grinding -- 1.6.4 Drilling -- 1.6.5 Cutting -- 1.6.6 Thread cutting -- 1.6.7 Joining -- 1.6.8 Nuts and bolts -- 1.6.9 Adhesives -- 1.6.10 Soldering -- 1.6.11 Brazing -- 1.6.12 Welding -- 1.6.13 Shrinking -- 1.6.14 Compression fitting -- 1.6.15 Riveting -- 1.6.16 Gaskets -- 1.6.17 Sealants -- 1.6.18 Oil seals -- 1.7 Servicing and inspections -- 1.7.1 Introduction -- 1.7.2 Rules and regulations -- 1.7.3 Service sheets -- 1.7.4 Road test |
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1.7.5 Effects of incorrect adjustments -- 1.7.6 Maintenance and inspections -- 1.7.7 Information sources -- 1.8 Diagnostic techniques -- 1.8.1 Introduction and diagnostic process -- 1.8.2 Electrical diagnostics -- 1.8.3 Multimeters -- 1.8.4 Oscilloscopes -- 2 Engine systems -- 2.1 Engine mechanical -- 2.1.1 Introduction and operating cycles -- 2.1.2 Engine operating details -- 2.1.3 Engine components -- 2.1.4 Variable valve timing -- 2.1.5 Variable compression (VC) engine -- 2.1.6 Belt-in-oil (BIO) or wet cambelts -- 2.1.7 Camless engines -- 2.2 Engine lubrication |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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2.2.1 Friction and lubrication |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Pells, Hayley
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| ISBN |
9781000779264 |
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1000779262 |
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