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AUT 108 - Diesel Engine Repair Technology


Description: Theory, diagnosis and service common to all diesel engines. Includes engine rebuilding and performance testing along with engine mechanical fuel systems and testing. Preparation for the ASE Certification test on Medium/Heavy Truck Diesel Engines and Light Duty Diesel Engines ASE Automotive Certification.

Credits: 4
Lecture: 2
Lab: 4

Course Content:
  1. Shop safety
  2. Mechanical condition of diesel engines
  3. Engine block components and construction
  4. Cylinder head and valve train components/assembly
  5. Diesel fuel systems
  6. Electro-mechanical diesel fuel injection systems
  7. Engine disassembly and reassembly

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Identify shop environment hazards and employ appropriate safety procedures. (1)
  2. Determine mechanical condition of diesel engine assembly and its internal components. (2)
  3. Interpret engine condition diagnostic test results. (2)
  4. Determine the causes of oil leaks and unusual noises on a diesel engine. (2)
  5. Determine the causes of unusual odors and exhaust color coming from a running diesel engine. (2)
  6. Rebuild engine assembly according to manufacturer requirements. (3)
  7. Identify worn or out-of-specification engine block assembly and components. (3,7)
  8. Inspect and recondition cylinder head according to manufacturer requirements. (4)
  9. Identify worn or out-of-specification cylinder head assembly and components. (4)
  10. Identify component operation and service of mechanical fuel systems. (5,6)
  11. Disassemble and reassemble a diesel engine. (7)