YACT: Any good books to buy describing how to rebuild an engine?

[Shawn]

I plan on rebuilding my engine next summer but I'd like to know as much as possible before I do it. Any good books/resources I can read up on?

 

[blahblah99]

Originally posted by: Shawn
I plan on rebuilding my engine next summer but I'd like to know as much as possible before I do it. Any good books/resources I can read up on?

Not really.. every engine is different - but at least they share the same basic theory.

The best way to learn is to jump in. Try working on a junk engine first, then do yours.

 

[Shawn]

Well I've replaced the head gasket on my own so i'm pretty familar with the engine already. But I was hoping for a little more info.

 

[NutBucket]

Line honing, magna-fluxing, cross-hatching, decking. Learn your terms and find a good machine shop.

 

[QuitBanningMe]

What engine?
for mine:
Factory service manuals
haynes
chilton
(the above for 280z, 280zx, and 300zx)
how to rebuild your Nissan OHC engine
How to modify your Nissan ohc engine
Maximum Boost
How to restore your Z
Bosch fuel injection manual
zcar.com
HybridZ.org
and a few others

 

[QuitBanningMe]

nm on the what car...duh

 

[pray4mojo]

I'll give it to ya, nice miata.