Even at the end of his life, he was still preparing for this.
Now.
It was Su Wei's turn to do this.
"Thanks, Dad."
Su Wei murmured softly.
The sound echoed in the empty, cold garage.
This is more than just data.
What his father couldn't finish, he will now do.
Su Wei flattened the drawing and attached it to the iron door facing the workbench with a magnet.
In the dim light, the lines on the blueprints seemed to overlap with the cold engine.
At that very moment, the system notification sounded abruptly and violently.
[High-value technical document detected: 'Manuscript by a senior mechanic']
[You are reading and deeply understanding the contents of the manuscript...]
[Mechanical principle logic analysis in progress...]
[Congratulations! You've received a generous experience reward! Life Module Experience +50!]
Your Life Module has been successfully upgraded to LV3!
[Gain new passive effect: Nimble Hands ( Efficiency Improvement 5% and finished product quality by 5%).]
[Completeness of theoretical and practical conditions detected...]
[Congratulations! You have successfully unlocked the Life Module: Mechanical Repair LV1 (1/100)!]
Warm Current.
A clear, Warm Current rushed up my spine and straight to the back of my head.
At first glance, that engine just seemed like a bunch of complicated iron lumps.
But now, the world in Su Wei's eyes has changed.
The exposed pipes, the threads on the screws, and the structure of the cylinder block were automatically decomposed and reassembled in his mind.
Su Wei knew which screw to remove first and how much torque to use.
Is this what skill awakening feels like?
There's no need to grind dozens of parts to build up proficiency.
My father's notes are a ready-made package of experience!
Su Wei stood up and stretched his stiff neck, his joints cracking as he did so.
Cotton Candy seemed to be infected by its owner's aura, suddenly stood up, shook its fluffy white fur, and let out an excited whimper.
"Get to work, Cotton Candy."
Su Wei grabbed the adjustable wrench that had just been cleaned of rust.
The metallic texture pressed against my palm, cold and heavy, yet very reassuring.
Su Wei walked up to the engine.
The jaws precisely engage with the first screw on the upper left corner of the cylinder head.
The words in red on the notebook flashed through my mind. "This thread is prone to slipping, so apply force steadily, first loosen, then return, using the opponent's force against them."
Su Wei lowered his waist and exerted force through his wrist.
His movements were steady and precise, and his exertion was decisive.
Thump.
A pleasant metallic crackling sound rang out.
There was no slippage or breakage.
Exceptionally silky smooth.
The light reflected in Su Wei's eyes, and his hand movements suddenly quickened.
This night was ravaged by a blizzard.
The garage lights were destined to stay on all night.
Chapter 56 Mechanical Repair, Lamb Chops, Broth, and Fireplace Embers
The ratchet wrench rotates within the narrow cylinder head clearance.
Click.
A crisp, satisfying snapping sound.
Su Wei did not rush to open the cylinder head.
He stared at the tangled exhaust gas recirculation pipes, and the jumbled lines in his father's notes floated into his mind.
In the past, this pile of pipes would have been enough for him to slam a wrench against the wall.
But now, those lines have come to life.
Which vacuum tube is fragile, which circlip needs to be held in place with pliers – the logic chain was crystal clear to Su Wei.
Apply force with your fingertips.
The hardened rubber hose was pulled out, revealing a brass-colored connector.
Su Wei grabbed a few empty cans at random.
The screws were removed one by one, sorted by part, and thrown into the box, making a clinking sound.
These are the ironclad rules circled in red on the first page of the notes.
Don't trust your memory; if you don't want extra parts, sort them out properly.
Twenty minutes.
The hood of the Ford engine was completely opened.
A pungent smell, a mixture of engine oil, metal shavings, and chemicals, wafted out from the cylinder block.
The smell was unpleasant, but to Su Wei it was very familiar.
The flashlight beam shone inside.
The rocker arm shaft was covered in thick, sticky black sludge.
This car has clearly not been properly maintained.
Su Wei picked up the carburetor cleaner.
Pfft!
High-pressure spray impacts the carbon deposits.
The black grime immediately crumbled and flowed down the tank wall, revealing silver-gray metal.
The cleaning process made him feel very comfortable.
[Through cleaning and observing precision components, your understanding of mechanical structures is deepening.]
[ Mechanical Repair Experience +2.]
Su Wei ignored the characters flashing on his retina.
His fingers slid across the surface of the cam, feeling a smooth touch on his fingertips, without any scratches.
The core isn't broken, it's just dirty.
An old-fashioned feeler gauge is inserted between the valve rocker arm and the camshaft.
0.25mm.
Excessive clearance is the cause of abnormal noises during cold starts.
Su Wei switched to a size 12 wrench.
Loosen the lock nut and rotate the adjusting pin.
The feeler gauge was moved back and forth in the gap until a slight resistance was felt at the fingertips.
Lock.
Retest.
Perfect.
He was fascinated by this pure mechanical feedback; as long as the parameters were correct, the steel would give the most accurate response.
Outside the garage, the wind lashed against the roller shutter door, making a loud clanging noise.
In the garage, Su Wei was busy under the light, like a calm surgeon.
Time loses its meaning here.