Someone recommend me a book!

[naturals]

Please could someone point me in the direction of a decent book on cars? Vague question I know but I'm after something that will teach me a bit more about the mechanics of cars. I stripped down an old V6 as a kid and I'm fairly mechanically minded (I passed a few aeronatical engineering exams) so I don't want something too basic, that said my knowledge is patchy at best so something comprehensive would also be good.

Thanks in advance all!

[williamp]

If you can afford it, there's nothing like doing somehting hands-on to help. So how about finding an old A series engine, then read David Vizards (??) book on tuning the A-series engine. You'll learn a lot being hands on, but of course thats the expensive way of doing things.

[roscozs]

Hillier's Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle technology is quite a good book, but it might be a bit basic. There are a few editions including advanced vehicle diagnostics and electrical systems.

[Sam_68]

williamp said:

If you can afford it, there's nothing like doing something hands-on to help.

If it's actual, practical mechanical skills you want (rather than design theory), you really can't beat getting your hands dirty. Even a good old-fashioned Haynes manual is good enough, if you use it to strip and rebuild something basic. If you get a Mini, a Minor or a Midget, you could learn the basics with Haynes then move on to David Vizard when you want to gain a slightly deeper understanding.