ISBN: 1859607403
Book No: 3740
Covers the theory of operation, maintenance, repair and fault finding for automotive air conditioning applications. Ideal for the apprentice or student who needs to understand how air conditioning works, what servicing equipment is needed and what precautions and regulations apply.
Also of interest to the rapidly-increasing number of owners of vehicles fitted with air conditioning systems. Both old and current systems, using R12 (Freon) and R134a respectively, are covered, with an explanation of the differences between the systems and the equipment required to work on them. Fault finding information is presented in the form of easy-to-follow flow charts.
A trade version of this publication, which contains service specifications in addition to the above, is also available (book number 3556).
List Price: £17.99 On-Line Price: £14.99
ISBN: 1844251926
Book No: 4192
Covers theory of operation, maintenance, fault finding and repair for automotive air conditioning applications. Ideal for the apprentice or student who needs to understand how air conditioning works, what servicing equipment is needed and what precautions and regulations apply. Removal and refitting procedures for common components are included. Also covers climate control systems.
List Price: £19.99 On-Line Price: £17.99
ISBN: 1844251985
Book No: 4198
The definitive DIY manual on car bodywork repair. Topics range from simple dent and scratch repair to fitting complete body panels, with some useful advice on assessing the severity of accident damage. Whether you’re just starting out with some filler and a can of touch-up paint or want to become an expert with a spray gun, this book is for you.
ISBN: 1844251780
Book No: 4178
The definitive DIY manual on automotive braking systems. Covers pad and shoe replacement on all common systems, component overhaul and ABS. Includes unique colour section showing drum brake layouts, and fault finding charts.
ISBN: 1844251772
Book No: 4177
The definitive DIY manual on automotive carburettors. Covers theory, specifications, fault diagnosis, repairs and service adjustments on the following carburettors:
Ford Motorcraft 1V and Variable Venturi (VV).
Pierburg 1B1, 1B3, 2B5, 2B6, 2B7, 2BE, 2E2 and 2E3.
Pierburg (Solex) PDSI and PIC-7.
Solex BIS, EEIT, PBISA, SEIA, Z1, Z10 and Z11.
Weber DARA, DFT, DFTH, DFTM, DGAV, DIR, DMTE, DMTL, DRT, DRTC, IBSH, ICEV, ICH, ICT, TL, TLA, TLDE, TLDR, TLDM, TLF, TLM and TLP.
ISBN: 1844251748
Book No: 4174
The definitive DIY manual on automotive diesel engines and injection systems. Covers indirect and direct injection, including common rail and pump injector (Pumpe Düse) systems. Includes maintenance procedures, component testing and replacement, and fault finding charts.
ISBN: 1859600492
Book No: 3049
Guide to the essential theory and practice for all car electrical and electronic systems. Covers charging systems, starter motors, batteries, instruments, displays, lighting, signalling and ignition systems. Includes fault finding information and vehicle wiring diagrams.
ISBN: 1844252515
Book No: 4251
A guide to essential theory and practice for all car electrical and electronic systems. Covers charging and starting systems, batteries, instrument displays, lighting and signalling systems. Also includes engine management and emission control systems, dynamic safety systems such as traction control and ABS, and emerging technologies such as multiplex wiring.
ISBN: 1844251993
Book No: 4199
The definitive DIY manual on modern petrol and diesel engine management systems. Includes detailed descriptions, fault finding procedures and step-by-step test routines using simple equipment, applicable to all systems. Also contains detailed coverage of the most popular UK models.
ISBN: 1844251756
Book No: 4175
The definitive DIY manual on automotive diagnostic fault codes. Covers code retrieval with and without a fault code reader. Includes fault code tables (including EOBD systems), sensor and actuator tests, maker-specific chapters and code clearing procedures. Unique colour section shows location of EOBD diagnostic plugs.
ISBN: 1859604730
Book No: 3473
Contains information on gearbox overhaul, specifications (ratios, applications), dismantling, inspection and reassembly, including setting of preloads etc. All operations carried out where possible without recourse to makers' special tools.
ISBN: 1844252671
Book No: 4267
The definitive DIY manual on car electrics, with an absolute minimum of theory and the maximum of diagnostic and repair information. Includes how to read wiring diagrams, how to use test equipment, fault finding, engine starting and charging systems, alternator and starter overhaul, lighting systems, auxiliary gauges and towbar wiring.
ISBN: 1859604757
Book No: 3475
Key service specifications (capacities, plug gaps, tightening torques) for top-selling UK cars, petrol and diesel. Ideal for fast-fit or mobile tune-up operators; training aid for new employees; enables rapid identification of servicing requirements and of key underbonnet components; useful for parts counter staff ("does your engine look like this one or like that one?").
ISBN: 1859605494
Book No: 3549
Contains information on timing belt renewal for all popular Austin/Rover vehicles with timing belts, petrol and Diesel, from 1977. Detailed information on gaining access to belts. Where possible, tensioning procedures without special tools.
ISBN: 1859604749
Book No: 3474
Contains information on timing belt renewal for all popular Ford cars with timing belts, petrol and Diesel, from (circa) 1983. Detailed information on gaining access to belts. Where possible, tensioning procedures without special tools.
ISBN: 1859605680
Book No: 3568
Contains information on timing belt renewal for all popular Peugeot/Citroën vehicles with timing belts, petrol and Diesel, from 1979. Detailed information on gaining access to belts. Where possible, tensioning procedures without special tools.
ISBN: 185960577X
Book No: 3577
Contains information on timing belt renewal for all popular Vauxhall/Opel vehicles with timing belts, petrol and Diesel, from 1978. Detailed information on gaining access to belts. Where possible, tensioning procedures without special tools.
List Price; £17.99 On-Line Price: £14.99
ISBN: 1844251764
Book No: 4176
The definitive DIY manual on welding. Covers gas, arc, MIG, TIG and plasma welding and cutting techniques. Includes theory, practical techniques, safety procedures and advice on choosing equipment. A practical project chapter shows how to use welding equipment to build a trailer.
ISBN: 1844252507
Book No: 4250
The definitive DIY manual on small petrol engines (up to 5.5 hp) used in lawn mowers, rotovators, generators, compressors, pumps, mini-bikes, karts, etc. General chapters on maintenance, fault finding and repair apply to all single-cylinder air-cooled engines. Detailed chapters cover the following:
Briggs & Stratton MAX 4hp 4-stroke
Briggs & Stratton Intek / Europa OHV
Briggs & Stratton Quantum 55 ‘L’ head
Briggs & Stratton I/C ‘L’ head 5 hp
Briggs & Stratton 35 Sprint / Classic 2.6 kW
Honda GXV 120 OHV
Honda GCV 135 OHC
Tecumseh 3.5 hp / Vantage 35 4-stroke
Tecumseh MV100S 2-stroke.
