What textbooks would you recommend for learning about automotive technology? Currently I am using Modern Automotive Technology by J.E. Duffy and it seems to be an excellent textbook so far. Do you have any other suggestions?
Right now I feel like my biggest weakness is my lack of hands-on experience. I am pretty hesitant to take off my IAC valve, throttle valve, or EGR valve, because it involves removing bolts and I am not entirely confident that I can put it back together. Being up to my neck in debt from medical school and undergraduate means that I have to keep this car alive which, unfortunately, means that I also can't afford to risk learning on my car. How did you overcome this fear? How did you gain more hands-on experience?
Thank you for your help,
CCM