MSG Equipment outlines the duties of engine and transmission mechanics in a car service centre, including the separate specialisation of diesel engine technicians.
This MSG Equipment blog article looks at two key roles in a car service centre. The engine mechanic handles maintenance, diagnosis and overhaul of internal combustion engines — from block boring and crankshaft grinding to replacing rings, bearings, valve seals and camshafts and adjusting valve clearances.
A diesel specialist focuses on cylinder head restoration, timing system repair and work on fuel systems and injectors. The transmission mechanic deals with axle shafts, driveshafts, clutches, differentials and gearboxes.
- Diagnostic checks and fault analysis
- Removal of defective parts and sub-assembly diagnostics
- Reassembly and testing after parts replacement