looking for a book

[extremezima]

I'm looking for book that gives you all the mechanics tips and tricks. I have a good understanding of working on vehicles, but using haynes and chilton manuals tell you ways do things, but i know mechanics have alot better ways of doing the same task regarding unorthodox tools to use and such. so if anyone knows of any books like that I would really appreciate it.
Thanks,
Adam

[Moppie]

Welcome to AF!

Originally Posted by extremezima

I'm looking for book that gives you all the mechanics tips and tricks. I have a good understanding of working on vehicles, but using haynes and chilton manuals tell you ways do things, but i know mechanics have alot better ways of doing the same task regarding unorthodox tools to use and such. so if anyone knows of any books like that I would really appreciate it.
Thanks,
Adam

Actually you would be amazed at the quality of advice in the Haynes and Chilton manuals.
They are written by experienced mechanics and engineers, and usually cover all the tips and tricks, as well as listing the right tools to have.


There are three things I can think of however that do make working on a car a lot easier:

1. Clean it. A clean engine is much, much easier to work on.
   Oil, grease and road grime can hide all sorts of things. It also makes things slippery and hard to hold. A clean engine, gearbox etc, is always nice and easier to work on.
   Just remember, if your looking for an oil leak, find the leak first, or you might clean it away.
2. Use a Torch. Engines are dark places and lighting them up helps.
   A small, powerful torch than you can poke in to tight corners can be invaluable.
3. Get it up in the air. Mechanics uses hoists because it always easier to work on something at your level

[speediva]

Originally Posted by Moppie

Welcome to AF!

1. Clean it. A clean engine is much, much easier to work on.
   Oil, grease and road grime can hide all sorts of things. It also makes things slippery and hard to hold. A clean engine, gearbox etc, is always nice and easier to work on.
   Just remember, if your looking for an oil leak, find the leak first, or you might clean it away.
2. Use a Torch. Engines are dark places and lighting them up helps.
   A small, powerful torch than you can poke in to tight corners can be invaluable.
3. Get it up in the air. Mechanics uses hoists because it always easier to work on something at your level

Allow me to "translate" for our beloved Moppie - in the U.S. a "torch" is a flashlight or work light. We do NOT advise using blow torches to provide light near flammable engine parts.