I. General Information

1. Course Title:
A1 Engine Repair

2. Course Prefix & Number:
AUTM 1101

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 4

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 6

4. Course Description:

This course covers the fundamentals of internal combustion engine operation, repair and maintenance, the procedures for removal, replacement, diagnosing, rebuilding, and assembly. Proper tool and equipment application and failure diagnosis are emphasized in this course. This course provides a minimum of 125 clock hours of the 120 required NATEF clock hours.

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

Name of Institution	Course Number and Title	Credits
Northwest Community College	AMST1106 Engine Theory	2
Northwest Community College	AMST1108 Engine Service	3
St. Cloud Community College	AUTO1512 Engine Repair Theory	2

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Automotive Technology, Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Inspect, measure and install piston rings.
Utilize appropriate technology	Perform cylinder compression tests; determine necessary action.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Verify and interpret engine concern; determine necessary action.
• Inspect engine assembly for fuel, oil, coolant, and other leaks; determine necessary action.
• Perform cylinder compression tests; determine necessary action.
• Perform cylinder leakage tests; determine necessary action.
• Perform cooling system, cap, and recovery system tests (pressure, combustion leakage, and temperature); determine necessary action.
• Inspect and measure main and connecting rod bearings for damage, clearance, and end play; determine necessary action (includes the proper selection of bearings).
• Inspect valve lifters and determine necessary action.
• Inspect and/or measure camshaft for runout, journal wear and lobe wear.
• Disassemble engine block; clean and prepare components for inspection and reassembly.
• Determine piston to bore clearance.
• Inspect, remove, and replace water pump.
• Inspect, replace, and adjust drive belts, tensioners, and pulleys; check pulley and belt alignment.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. General Shop
• Shop Safety
• Environmental and hazardous materials
• Fasteners and thread repair
• Hand tools
• Vehicle lifting and hoisting
• Measuring tools
• Service Information
2. Engine Repair
• Gasoline engine operation, parts, and specifications
• Coolants
• Cooling system operation and diagnosis
• Engine oil
• Lubrication system operation and diagnosis
• Intake and exhaust systems
• Turbocharging and supercharging
• Engine condition diagnosis
• In vehicle engine service
• Engine removal and disassembly
• Engine cleaning and crack detection
• Cylinder head and valve guide service
• Valve and seat service
• Camshafts and valve trains
• Pistons, rings, and connecting rods
• Engine blocks
• Crankshafts, balance shafts, and bearings
• Gaskets and sealants
• Engine assembly and dynomomter testing
• Engine installation and break-in 

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Removal and Replacement
• Remove and replace engine assembly
• Remove and install crankshaft
• Remove and replace drive belts
• Remove and replace engine fluids
• Remove and replace cylinder heads
• Remove and replace intake and exhaust manifolds
2. Test and Measurement
• Test and adjust engine bearing clearance
• Test piston to cylinder wall clearance
• Analyze valve train and determine condition
• Test coolant and determine necessary action
• Perform leak test on cooling system
• Test engine oil pressure
• Analyze engine cranking vacuum
• Perform cylinder compression test
• Perform cylinder leakage test