Date:         Thu, 15 Nov 2001 23:06:33 -0800
Reply-To:     David Jaffe <orhiker1@HOME.COM>
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From:         David Jaffe <orhiker1@HOME.COM>
Subject:      Orientation links and materials for the automotive beginner
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For folks (like me) who:  A> don't know how it all works inside an
automobile, and  B> want to know engine/electrical/etc. component names,
I've attached the best Internet links I've found.  Some have animations of
things like clutches engaging, camshafts opening valves, etc., which really
helps understanding what's going on, and what is connected to what.

For further in-depth info on how the various systems work, or if you'd just
rather read a book, the clearest one I've found *isn't* "How to Keep your VW
Alive" nor the Bentley manual (although both are necessary for your
library), but actually a book published by Haynes called "Motorcycle Basics
Manual" published in 1991, ISBN 1-85010-083-7.

http://autorepair.about.com/mlibrary.htm

http://www.technovision.tmfweb.nl/index.htm

Training courses (see lower section of 10)
http://www.napaechlin.com/tp.htm

Automotive 101
http://www.autoshop-online.com/auto101.html


Feel free to post additional sites!


David Jaffe
1986 Syncro West'faux'lia
Portland, Oregon