Questionnaire

AMT 30 - KNOWLEDGE SURVEY PRE-TEST SPRING '06

This is a Knowledge Survey rather than a "test." The items on the survey are the exact expected student learning outcomes of this course. There are no right or wrong answers. While you will not be graded on this survey, please be very candid in your responses!

By completing this survey at the beginning and again at the end of the UNIT, your instructor will be able to gauge your initial level of knowledge (ability to perform expected student learning outcomes) and then measure the amount of knowledge/skill you gained during the semester. This information will help your instructor and the program modify and improve the course and the program.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Read each statement carefully and then choose a response based on the following instructions:

Choose VERY LOW as your response to the item if you are not at all confident in your skills in the area and do not feel you can demonstrate these skills.

Choose LOW as your response to the item if you feel only minimally confident about your skills in the area and can barely demonstrate these skills at a reasonable level.

Choose MODERATE as your response to the item if you feel fairly confident about your skills in the area and can demonstrate these skills at a reasonable level.

Choose HIGH as your response to the item if you feel quite confident about your skills in the area and can demonstrate these skills at a high level.

Choose VERY HIGH as your response to the item if you feel extremely confident about your skills in the area and can demonstrate these skills at a very high level.

CONFIDENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY SKILLS -

PLEASE EVALUATE YOUR ABILITY TO DEMONSTRATE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

ENGINE REPAIR

General Engine Diagnosis; Removal and Reinstallation (R & R)

Your skill level in area:

	V. Low	Low	Moderate	High	V. High
Complete work order to include customer information, vehicle identifying information, customer concern, related service history, cause, and correction.
Identify and interpret engine concern; determine necessary action.
Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as internal engine operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins.
Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers (VIN, vehicle certification labels, and calibration decals).
Inspect engine assembly for fuel, oil, coolant, and other leaks; determine necessary action.
Diagnose engine noises and vibrations; determine necessary action.
Diagnose the cause of excessive oil consumption, unusual engine exhaust color, odor, and sound; determine necessary action.
Perform engine vacuum tests; determine necessary action.
Perform cylinder power balance tests; determine necessary action.
Perform cylinder cranking compression tests; determine necessary action.
Perform cylinder leakage tests; determine necessary action.
Remove and reinstall engine in a front-wheel or rear wheel drive vehicle (OBDII or newer); reconnect all attaching components and restore the vehicle to running condition.
Install engine covers using gaskets, seals and sealers as required.

Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair

Your skill level in area:

	V. Low	Low	Moderate	High	V. High
Remove and reinstall cylinder heads and gaskets; tighten according to manufacturer's specifications and procedures.
Visually inspect cylinder head(s) for cracks; check gasket surface areas for warpage and leakage; check passage condition.
Inspect valve guides for wear; check valve stem-to-guide clearance; determine necessary action.
Replace valve stem seals on an assembled engine; inspect valve spring retainers, locks, and valve grooves; determine necessary action.
Inspect valve guides for wear; check valve stem-to-guide clearance; determine necessary action.
Inspect valves and valve seats; determine necessary action.
Check valve face-to-seat contact and valve seat concentricity (runout); determine necessary action.
Check valve spring assembled height and valve stem height; determine necessary action.
Inspect pushrods, rocker arms, rocker arm pivots and shafts for wear, bending, cracks, looseness, and blocked oil passages (orifices); determine necessary action.
Inspect hydraulic or mechanical lifters; determine necessary action.
Adjust valves (mechanical or hydraulic lifters).
Inspect camshaft drives (including gear wear and backlash, sprocket and chain wear); determine necessary action.
Inspect and replace timing belts (chains), overhead camdrive sprockets, and tensioners; check belt/chain tension; adjust as necessary.
Inspect camshaft for runout, journal wear and lobe wear.
Inspect camshaft bearing surface for wear, damage, out-of-round, and alignment; determine necessary action.
Establish camshaft(s) timing and cam sensor indexing according to manufacturer's specifications and procedures.

Engine Block Assembly Diagnosis and Repair

Your skill level in area:

	V. Low	Low	Moderate	High	V. High
Disassemble engine block; clean and prepare components for inspection and reassembly.
Inspect engine block for visible cracks, passage condition, core and gallery plug condition, and surface warpage; determine necessary action.
Perform common fastener and thread repair to include, remove broken bolt, restore internal and external threads, and repair internal threads with thread insert.
Inspect and measure cylinder walls/sleeves for damage, wear, and ridges; determine necessary action.
Deglaze and clean cylinder walls.
Inspect and measure camshaft bearings for wear, damage, out-of-round, and alignment; determine necessary action.
Inspect crankshaft for end play, straightness, journal damage, keyway damage, thrust flange and sealing surface condition, and visual surface cracks; check oil passage condition; measure journal wear; check crankshaft sensor reluctor ring (where applicable); determine necessary action.
Inspect main and connecting rod bearings for damage and wear, determine necessary action.
Identify piston and bearing wear patterns that indicate connecting rod alignment and main bearing bore problems; determine necessary action.
Inspect and measure pistons; determine necessary action.
Remove and replace piston pin.
Inspect, measure, and install piston rings.
Inspect auxiliary (balance, intermediate, idler, counterbalance or silencer) shaft(s); inspect shaft(s) and support bearings for damage and wear; determine necessary action; reinstall and time.
Inspect or replace crankshaft vibration damper (harmonic balancer).
Assemble engine block assembly.

Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair

Your skill level in area:

	V. Low	Low	Moderate	High	V. High
Perform oil pressure tests; determine necessary action.
Inspect oil pump gears or rotors, housing, pressure relief devices, and pump drive; perform necessary action.
Perform cooling system, pressure tests; check coolant condition; inspect and test radiator, pressure cap, coolant recovery tank, and hoses; determine necessary action.
Inspect, replace, and adjust drive belts, tensioners, and pulleys; check pulley and belt alignment.
Inspect and replace engine cooling and heater system hoses.
Inspect, test, and replace thermostat and gasket.
Test coolant; drain and recover coolant; flush and refill cooling system with recommended coolant; bleed air as required.
Inspect, test, remove, and replace water pump.
Remove and replace radiator.
Inspect, and test fans(s) (electrical or mechanical), fan clutch, fan shroud, and air dams.
Inspect auxiliary oil coolers; determine necessary action.
Inspect, test, and replace oil temperature and pressure switches and sensors.
Perform oil and filter change.

Mahalo for completing the AMT Knowledge Survey!