Series: Motorbooks Workshop

A master technician shows how it's done. Tracy Martin, an ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certified Master Technician, explains the principles behind automotive electrical systems and how they work. How to Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems details the various tools, such as multimeters and test lights, that can be used to evaluate and troubleshoot any vehicle's electrical system. Several hands-on...

Since its introduction in 1997, the Porsche Boxster has earned a reputation as one of the world's greatest sports cars, as well as a huge, loyal following of devoted drivers. This book is aimed at those owners of Boxsters who want to improve their machines while avoiding thousands of dollars in mechanic's costs. Clearly and simply written, with straightforward illustrations,...

How to Build a Traditional Ford Hot Rod by Mike Bishop offers a comprehensive guide to building your own flathead roadster, authentically capturing the style of the 1950s. Beginning with a 1929 Ford Model A, this guide takes you through its construction from start to a spectacular finish. Bishop provides a wealth of expert advice on planning your project, searching...

How to Paint Your Car reveals the techniques, tricks, and technology behind automotive painting through 400 colour photos, clear captions, detailed text, and step-by-step how-to sequences. You'll learn the latest information about paint chemistry, waterborne paints, spray guns, body fillers, surface prep, site prep, as well as respirators and other safety gear that every automotive painter must know. With precise...

In this updated edition of the definitive pinstripe how-to, acclaimed veteran striper Alan Johnson shows you how to get started, further your mastery of the form, and create solid designs. Even before the heyday of Von Dutch and Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, the ultimate way to personalise your car or motorcycle was to lay some wicked lines on top of...

When it comes to collector motorcycles, none holds the allure of the classic Harley-Davidson Big Twins built from 1936 to 1964. However, owning and maintaining these temperamental machines provides endless challenges. Beginning with a practical section on understanding, choosing, and purchasing a classic Harley, How to Rebuild and Restore Classic Harley-Davidson Big Twins 1936-1964 focuses on the nuts and bolts...

Everything you need to know to restore or customise your classic Japanese motorcycle. Whether you want to correctly restore a classic Japanese motorcycle or create a modified, custom build, you need the right information about how to perform the mechanical and cosmetic tasks required to get an old, frequently neglected, and often long-unridden machine back in working order. How to...

The Mazda Miata MX-5 has been a popular car among automotive enthusiasts for more than a decade, and hardly a single one of the more than 500,000 sold has not been customised by its owner in some way. Mazda Miata MX-5 Performance Projects provides specific how-to instructions through approximately 35 projects that include both maintenance and modification procedures. Each project...

Few new engines in automotive history have been as quickly embraced by performance-minded gearheads as was Ford's V-8 in 1932. Deuce roadsters were racing—and winning—almost as soon as their fenders could be unbolted. When the new L-head version was released, motorists of nearly all stripes came to embrace the affordable engine that gave Ford cars performance to equal cars costing...

Suspension is probably the most misunderstood aspect of motorcycle performance. Race Tech's Motorcycle Suspension Bible, by the world's most popular suspension specialist, makes the art and science of suspension tuning accessible to both professional and weekend mechanics alike. This step-by-step, fully illustrated guide shows how anyone can make their bike handle like a pro, and how any rider—street, dirt, or...

If you have a hankering for the sand and mud, this thoroughly updated edition of The Four-Wheeler's Bible is your ultimate resource for overland adventures, both close to home and farther afield. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a four-wheeling novice, you will find the information you need to maximise your enjoyment of your next off-road excursion. Author and...

Welding is a skill any do-it-yourself enthusiast needs in his arsenal. It is only when you can join metal that you can properly repair and create. This book is the perfect introduction for beginners, and an excellent refresher for veteran welders, a work so comprehensive and so complete that most readers won't need any further instruction. "How To Weld" starts...

Professional Sheet Metal Fabrication is the number-one resource for sheet metal workers old and new. Professional metalworker Ed Barrtakes hobbyists and professionals further than ever before, demonstrating the newest tools and techniques for sheet metal fabrication. Professional Sheet Metal Fabrication is the number-one resource for sheet metal workers old and new. Join veteran metalworker Ed Barr as he walks you...

Eddie Paul is a master at sheet metal fabrication, and in Sheet Metal Fabrication he gives readers the means to mould their own creations, from dashing fins to gleaming fenders and sliding curves. Written in a straightforward, practical manner, this engaging book discusses which tools to choose and how to use them; what type of garage space to have and...

Build the Miata of your dreams with this all-encompassing, photo-illustrated modification guide. Across four generations and for more than three decades, Mazda's Miata MX-5 has proven itself one of the most popular and versatile sports cars ever created. Its ability to fulfil any goal from street cruising to on-track competition has spawned an extensive performance aftermarket, making it possible for...