I'm a computer'y kind of person. But I LOVE cars. Absolutely adore cars. I just have very little actual knowledge about them. I wish I had taken motors at High School. but I didn't.
So with a computer right, you have the Motherboard right, that's the main 'thing' that every other component attaches to, then the Processor, the RAM, the Power Supply, the graphics card, the hard drive, the CD/DVD drive and then perhaps a modem PCI card.
I want someone to describe to me as if I knew absolutely nothing about engines, each main component of the engine bay and what it's purpose is.
I know you have the engine, radiator, transmission, cambelt/camchain. what am I leaving out here ! I want to learn heaps about this sort of stuff. I want to get into rebuilding cars.
A diagram would be helpful. I want to know what goes where =P
gunhand,
May 19, 3:25pm
Not being a smart arse but you say you are a computer guy. I think you should use it as everything you need to know is just click away. And this thread will only end in a pissing match anyway.
I tried searching for : Engine bay diagram, engine bay japanese components . didn't end up with anything that seemed right. carmedic I had a look at that before I made the thread. not quite what I was looking for.
gunhand,
May 19, 3:36pm
I know this is waaaaay out there but remember those things called libarys where all those dusty books are. I just know they have all sorts on motors.
michael.benn,
May 19, 3:38pm
Alright, point taken.
gunhand,
May 19, 3:43pm
No ones being smart but i dont think you will get what you require off a MSG board. And another idea, also in libarys are service manuals. they useually have breakdown of engines. I found one online for my motorbike for free. If i was capable it shows you how to tear it apart and rebuild it. Try typing in manual for an xyz and see how you get on.
michael.benn,
May 19, 3:47pm
I'll try and find a service manual for my Accord.
Basically what I was wanting was a list of all the main components in the engine bay and what they do. I've kinda got the main idea I think.
michael.benn,
May 19, 3:56pm
That's how I learnt to fix the original XBOX's =P
But I only have one car and I can't afford another one =(
gunhand,
May 19, 4:00pm
Taking things apart is easy. Its putting it back together a week or two later when problems arise lol. Unless your maticulus in the way you lable stuff, set it out and or take photos.
_peas,
May 19, 4:13pm
And the all important left over bolt!Engines are fairly basic.Something goes bang, something moves, something moves something else.
oddly not really.Thought it may have turned into a mass scrap on how motors work. Maybe theres hope on the horizon.
johnf_456,
May 19, 6:19pm
Yeah not as bad as I expected it go, but who knows
_peas,
May 19, 6:53pm
Okay so one the fuel/air mixture enters the rotor housing it is compressed by the rotor.
un_known,
May 19, 8:39pm
man ur first post makes u sound like a guy whos just assembled his first pc. no offence.but you should know that just about anyone with half a brain can buy a bunch of parts and assemble their own pc.why is that! because the manufacturers build them to a specific set of standards. so you can mix and match brands knowing that any atx board will fit in any atx case, and the power connector on your mainboard will match the connector on your PSU exactly.
The same cannot be said for car manufacturers, there is no standardization between brands and only sometimes between models. there are exceptions to this of course. but for the most part every car is different and every manufacturer has different ways of doing things.and thats why i think your going to be hard pressed to find a diagram that shows you all the different components of an engine bay and if you did it would only be specific to a particular model.
the how stuff works site is a good starting point, it would give you a basic understanding of how an engine works. which is exactly where you should start, dont worry about modern engines for now, the internal combustion engine is a very simple machine cars however are not. well modern cars anyway.start off working on small engines like lawnmowers, chainsaws, RC and build up a solid understanding of how engines work in their most basic form. then move on to cars and before you know it you'll be diagnosing computer faults again. knee deep in sensor test data and missing skin off all your knuckles.
oh one more thing.if you go down this route you will no doubt end up fixing your mates cars as well as their computers.and while they may think its an easy case of "oh ya just take this part off and put the new one on"they arent the ones doing the hard yards and things dont always go to plan.so dont take on too much too soon.
and if youve spent alot of time sitting behind a desk ya might want to go to the gym. benchpresses are especially handy when i comes time to line up that gearbox.best of luck to ya
johnf_456,
May 19, 8:50pm
Well said, flat white might even teach you a thing about small engines. Hes a good bloke. Start small and get bigger over time. You shouldn't need a gym though if your reasonably strong.
un_known,
May 19, 9:11pm
hey i never said you NEED to go to the gym but most of the tech geeks ive worked with have either been scrawny guys or lard balls. physical strength isnt a necessity but it sure helps when you have to manhandle heavy components and not have to rely on hydraulics and pulleys.also real handy for getting those stubborn bolts off in places where you cant get much leverage.
johnf_456,
May 19, 9:15pm
Fair enough, I see your point it is an advantage depending on the situation.
michael.benn,
May 20, 9:26am
I work out 4 times a week. =|
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