kieran macca
Tuner
I'm soon to start a mechanicing course. anyone got any tips or advice for me? probably a really stupid thread to start but i guess we'll soon see lol
Practising is fine but anyone can take things apart. You need to know what you are taking apart, why you are taking it apart, how to take it apart correctly, how to identify each component, how to diagnose a fault with it, how to repair it and how to put it all back together on the car and ensure that it works as it should.
Don't listen to mates who have heard how to do something down the pub, they are mostly very wrong.
One thing to remember is that no-one knows everything and we are all still learning new things everyday, just as in the progress of mankind. Though in that case there may be a point that some people never learn from their lessons/mistakes.
If you want to learn basics, buy books written by people who understand the simplicities and technologies of the motor car. Don't try to take apart complex things unless you are guided by someone who really does know what they are doing.
i got a grand set of tools from halfords for 150 euroabout buying my own tools: would i need that for my work placement? or just for home. because surely i would be just using the tools that are at the work place rather than carrying my own tools around all the time. i bet i sound like a right tool now (cheesy joke)lol
If you haven't got much money you'd better keep an eye out for these then. Come back in stock every so often:
http://www.wickes.co.uk/2-Tonne-Foldable-Axle-Stands/invt/190385
http://www.wickes.co.uk/2-Tonne-Light-Duty-Trolley-Jack/invt/190381