I have a general idea of how an engine works, but I get lost when people start talking about upper and lower halves of built engines.

Could someone point me in the right direction of either websites or books I could read to get a better understanding of auto mechanics.

I've been reading this site a lot, but I need to learn more of the basics before I can really get the value out of all the information here.

I plan on installing a super charger on my S a bit after I move. I've read the instructions for some of the bolt on kits and I would be comfortable following those directions. I would be lost without having a kit though, and anything further than that is beyond my knowledge. That is what I would like to change.

Thanks for any replies.

 

Howstuffworks might be up your alley: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine.htm

They have other car topics from super/turbo chargers to brakes and suspension. They often have nice flash animation to illustrate what they're talking about.

 

This is an awesome video explaining how a differential works. It was made by GM in the 1930s and is the clearest explanation you'll ever hear.

Fast forward to 1:50
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4JhruinbWc [/media]

 

That video is indeed awesome!

 

OMG that is a great video

 

You know, you could do worse than pick up a copy of the shop manual. I find the Honda manuals to be really well written. I really think I could learn how to fix cars reading their manual if I didn't already know how.

 

Thanks for the replies.

I think I will pick up the shop manual.

 

that video was great! ...we will add more spokes!!

 

youtube is great.

firing sequence
fuel system
ignition system
emission control

look up things you want to kno and you'll get great videos on it.

 

thats's pretty much the intended purpose, to teach you how to properly fix the car.....