Designed for automotive technicians and machinists involved with cylinder head service and repair. Expand your knowledge of cylinder head reconditioning and sealing characteristics of head gaskets. Analyze components to identify required service and machining procedures. Hands-on experience will be provided for aluminum and cast iron cylinder head reconditioning with quality parts, tools, and equipment. This workshop fulfills the prerequisite for TEC403 Cylinder Head Reconditioning II.

Prerequisite: Minimum of 2 years automotive experience preferred.

After completing this workshop, the student will be able to:

• Identify the correct cleaning procedure for cast-iron and aluminum cylinder heads and their   components to minimize time and prevent damage utilizing the following cleaning techniques:  hot and cold wet cleaning, airless shot blasting, pyrolytic oven and glass beading.
• Perform critical measurements using various instruments — micrometers (I.D. & O.D.), vernier calipers and dial bore gauges.
• Perform failure analysis of cylinder head components (head gaskets and surface finish, valves, rocker arms, springs, retainers, guides and seats).
• Employ various equipment related to cylinder head reconditioning:
• milling machine
• crack detection for repair or replacement, of casting assembly
• guide and seat machine(s)         
• valve grinders
• Apply experience to efficiently assemble cylinder head components:
• valve guides      
• valve seats
• valves, seals and components

* Tuition includes lunch, classroom materials, hotel lodging and transportation between the airport/hotel/TEC the evening prior to workshop date, and each full day through the duration of the course. For those not requiring a hotel room, please call 888-771-6005 or 314-512-8262 for discounted rates.