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AUT 124 - Automotive Diesel Engine Tune-Up

3 Credits, 7 Contact Hours
1 lecture period 6 lab periods

Diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of mechanical and electronic diesel engine systems. Includes personal and environmental safety, general engine controls, computerized engine controls, electronic diesel injection, air and fuel induction systems, emissions control systems and electronic communication systems.

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Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair drivability and start/hard start problems associated with Ford 6.9 liter diesel V8 engine system.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to replace timing belt on a VW 4-cylinder diesel engine.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to adjust the fuel injection pump timing on a VW 4-cylinder engine.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair drivability and no start/hard start problems associated with Chevrolet Duramax V8 system.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair drivability and no start/hard start problems associated with VW Golf TDI (direct injection) system.
  6. Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair drivability and no start/hard start problems associated with General Motors 6.2 liter diesel V8 system.
  7. Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair drivability and no start/hard start problems associated with Ford power stroke 7.3 liter diesel V8 engine system.
  8. Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and repair drivability and no start/hard start problems associated with Dodge Cummins 24 valve turbo-charged diesel 6 cylinder system.

Outline:
  1. Safety and Hazardous Materials
    1. Safe work habits and proper lifting/carrying of materials
    2. Proper clothing and protective equipment
    3. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
    4. Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
    5. Fire extinguishers, exits and evacuation procedures
  2. Ford 6.9 Liter Diesel V8 System
    1. System familiarization
    2. Starting procedures
    3. Electrical specifications
    4. Glow plug systems
    5. Instrumentation
    6. Mechanical system
    7. Cooling system
    8. Tune-up information
    9. Driveability and no start/hard start diagnosis
  3. Volkswagen/Audi 4-Cylinder Diesel System
    1. Install/adjust timing belt
    2. Shim type –Valve adjustment
    3. Injection pump timing
  4. General Motors 6.2 Liter Diesel V8 System
    1. System familiarization
    2. Theory of operation
    3. Vacuum pump system
    4. Computerized emission control system operation and diagnostic strategies
    5. Driveability and no start/hard start diagnosis
  5. Ford Power Stroke 7.3 Liter Diesel V8 System
    1. System familiarization
    2. Theory of operation
    3. OBD II computerized system
    4. Electronic fuel injection
    5. Scanner utilization
    6. Driveability and no start/hard diagnosis
  6. Dodge Cummins 24 Valve Turbo-Charged Diesel 6 Cylinder System
    1. System familiarization
    2. Theory of operation
    3. OBD II computerized system
    4. Electronic fuel injection
    5. Scanner utilization
    6. Driveabilty and no start/hard diagnosis
  7. Controller Area Network (CAN) Electronic Communication Systems
    1. Network buses-low, medium and high speed
    2. Engine management applications
    3. Scanner communications
    4. Wiring harness repairs