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Spring Clinic 2005


Here we have Richie (background, 2nd from right) explaining the meaning of all those little lights on the dashboard. Or else they're arguing over who gets the first test drive in Pat's S2000!



That's a "muffler." It's designed to provide a precise degree of "muffling." VERY technical.


In this photo our intrepid technician is giving the ladies a real inside view of the engine. Prepared specifically for this demonstration, this engine has been broken down allowing a look at each of the major components: valves, camshaft, pistons, crankshaft, etc.


Everyone should know how to put on the spare in case of a flat. Here Liz is detailing the process to a group of fast-learning drivers (or fast-driving learners, as the case may be).


Why is everyone wearing latex gloves. What kind of class is this! Actually, this lesson is called "What's under your hood." In it, John (at left, obscured face) shows where each of the different fluids go, and what they're for, as well as pointing out other parts like the air filter, belts, frammis coagulator, and that brown thingamajiggy with all the little hoses and wires connected to it...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"relaxed and respectful learning environment"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"I really liked physically getting to see everything under the hood of the car, how the engine fits together. I loved the hands on of getting to change a tire."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"good olives"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"I felt like I learned something, and if anything goes wrong with my car, I will understand what they are talking about."

 
 
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