Deck 4: Engine Removal, Disassembly, Inspection, and In-Chassis Repairs

Question 1

While discussing an in-vehicle engine repair, Technician A says that sometimes the engine mounts need to be loosened to remove the oil pan. Technician B says that sometimes the oil pump must be unbolted in order to remove the oil pan. Who is right?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both technicians
D) Neither technician

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Technician A says that the ring ridge does not need to be removed if the pistons come out of the block easily. Technician B says that when installing a flywheel ring gear, heat it until it is red hot. Who is right?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both technicians
D) Neither technician

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Technician A says that to identify a vehicle all you need to know is the make and model. Technician B says that the VIN code can be found in the owner's manual. Who is right?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both technicians
D) Neither technician

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The engine has to be removed to replace a rear main (crankshaft) oil seal.

Question 5

List four reasons that the repair order (R.O.) is important.

Question 6

Technician A says that a faulty head gasket often points to the need for head surfacing. Technician B says that a Teflon head gasket will often be brown, indicating excessive temperatures.Who is right?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both technicians
D) Neither technician

Question 7

The tenth digit of the VIN code will identify the engine size.

Question 8

Technician A says that all vehicles have vacuum diagrams under the hood and there is no need to mark the vacuum lines. Technician B says that for late model vehicles, microfiche will have all the information you need to rebuild the engine. Who is right?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both technicians
D) Neither technician

Question 9

What information is included on an under-hood emission control label?

Question 10

Technician A says that there is a correct sequence to follow when removing head bolts. Technician B says that when a cylinder wears, a ridge forms at the bottom of the cylinder. Who is right?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both technicians
D) Neither technician

Question 11

How would you protect the crankshaft when removing pistons and rods?

Question 12

During engine removal with an automatic transmission, the torque converter stays with the engine.

Question 13

The engine should be cold before removing the head.

Question 14

What causes the ridge at the top of a cylinder?

Question 15

For passenger vehicles manufactured for sale in the United States (domestic cars), where is the VIN located?

Question 16

Technician A says to label the core plugs as they are removed so they can be reinstalled. Technician B says to remove the core plugs before hot tanking the block. Who is correct?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both technicians
D) Neither technician

Question 17

A flexplate is used with a manual transmission.

Question 18

Technician A says that it is alright to disconnect the air conditioning lines and drain the refrigerant in a pan. Technician B says that certification is required to operate a refrigerant recycling machine. Who is right?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both technicians
D) Neither technician

Question 19

What is a "fitted block?"

Question 20

Technician A says that during engine disassembly, all main and rod bearings should be kept in order in case they will be reused. Technician B says that there is no need to keep bearings in order if new parts are to be used. Who is right?

A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both technicians
D) Neither technician