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2 A Systems Approach PowerPoint® Presentation Prepared by René Green

3 Chapter 13

4 yChapter Overview yThis important chapter describes the various hardware used to seal today’s high performance engines. A great deal of attention is given to subjects such as fasteners, gaskets, sealants, and adhesives.

5 yChapter Objectives yExplain the purpose of the various gaskets used to seal an engine. yIdentify the major gasket types and their uses. y Explain general gasket installation procedures. y Describe the methods used to seal the timing cover and rear main bearing.

6 yReassemble an engine including core plugs, bearings, crankshaft, camshaft, pistons, connecting rods, timing components, cylinder head, valve train components, oil pump, oil pan, and timing covers. yExplain the ways to prelubricate a rebuilt engine. yReinstall an engine and observe the correct starting and break-in procedures.

7 zTorque Principles yElasticity yTTY yThread Repair

8 zGaskets yGasket Materials yGeneral Gasket Installation Procedures yCylinder Head Gaskets

9 xBimetal engine requirements

10 xBimetal engine requirements

11 yManifold Gaskets yValve Cover Gaskets yOil Pan Gaskets

12 zAdhesives, Sealants, and Other Chemical Sealing Materials yAdhesives ySealants xGeneral-purpose sealants xFlexible sealants xSilicone formed-in-place sealants xAnaerobic formed-in-place sealants xHylomar xAntiseize compounds

13 yRear Main Bearing Seal zOil Seals yTiming Cover Oil Seals

14 yOther Seals

15 zEngine Reassembly yInstall timing cover yInstall the vibration damper yInstall the valve cover yPrelubrication Check yInstall oil pan yInstall intake manifold

16 yInstall the thermostat and water outlet housing yInstall the fuel pump yPaint the engine ySpin test the engine yInstall exhaust manifold

17 yInstall flywheel or flex plate yInstall clutch parts yInstall torque converter yInstall motor mounts zInstalling The Engine yStarting Procedure xBreak-in procedure