High Performance Fasteners and Plumbing: A Guide to Nuts, Bolts, Fuel, Brake, Oil and Coolant Lines, Hoses, Clamps, Racing Hardware and Plumbing Techniques

I purchased this book because the Kindle price was so low and I just wanted something to read on my Kindle to prep for the restoration of my classic car. I am very glad that I got it! Read on the Kindle, there is some repetition due to text versus captions and, if you're using the Kindle Fire expecting colour pictures, be forewarned that there aren't any. That's all the bad that there is, though. Somehow, the author has actually made a book about bolts and fittings fun to read! Also, it's highly educational and covers specifics applicable to new cars, old cars, and even my 50-year-old British car. If you think you know how to bolt, tighten, and torque, think again - there is significantly more science and aren't than you might expect. My restoration would probably have gone just fine without ever reading this book. Having now read it, my restoration will not just go fine, but more smoothly and with a significantly better and more authentic final product. As I am now considering spending the additional money for a printed version for my garage, as well, I don't think anyone will be disappointed with spending the Kindle price to read this!

This is a very good book, but may not be "basic" enough for some or "advanced" enough for other. Since I have a few books that cover this subject, I'm set. I do recommend you review the book before you purchase it.

I had my doubts at first, but after reading the book twice I realized how much I really didn't know. This is a fantastic book for guys who like to work on their cars but want to understand more about some of the fastening hardware used. The biggest thing I learned was torquing bolts isn't as cut and dry as you might think. It also shows you how to make your own stainless steel braided hoses (functional, not just the show kind).

The book was not what I was looking for however it turned out to be a great book. If you are new to fasteners and pluming then this will be a great reference book to have. The explanation and definition of terms really helps a beginner understand what they are experiencing. I do recomend the book, especially if you are new to the hobby.

Excellent overview of automotive fasteners and fittings. Could use a lot more detail but an excellent primer for the automotive enthusiast like me trying to broaden my knowledge of automotive plumbing and mechanics. Not really a keeper for my library but I found it an informative and useful read.

This book was very helpful for my street rod project. I'm much smarter on how to use fasteners more effectively after having read the book.

The go to book for information on all plumbing and fasteners.

I'm not very far into the book and have found many typos.I also just read that a grade 8 bold has 8 radial marks on the head.Needs a good proofreading!

A great reference for beginners new to automotive fastening and plumbing technology!