Engine Mechanical Archives

Automotive Engine Valves: Function, Failure, and Testing

02/20/2025

The main function, of automotive engine valves, is to let air in and out of the cylinders. Above all, the valves in your cylinder head, are a vital part of your engine and undergo, enormous […]

Hydrolocked Engine: What Does It Mean – Possible Damage

01/31/2025

When an engine is seized, from taking in a substantial amount of liquid, it is a hydrolocked engine. So, with all internal combustion engines, the internals are all designed, to deal with compressed air. Because, […]

GM 3100 – 3400 Engine Issues: Heads, Manifolds and Rocker Bolts

01/07/2025

GM 3100 – 3400 engine issues, are still happening and are being repeated. We still have leaks, installation problems, as well as cylinder head and rocker bolt issues. That’s because, most people are still confused, […]

Valve Lifters: Hydraulic vs. Mechanical (Solid), Learn the Difference

01/04/2025

So, valve lifters, come in either hydraulic or mechanical (solid). But, what is the real difference, between them. Both, hydraulic and mechanical (solid) valve lifters, have the same job, but do it differently. They both […]

Engine Bearing: How They Actually Work: Failure Warning Signs

12/08/2024

An engine bearing is a small and relatively inexpensive component, of an internal combustion engine. However, failure of an engine bearing most often leads to, serious reconditioning work of the engine. Most often, including its […]

Machining Cylinder Head To Accept Valve Seats

Valve Seats: Learn How To Install And Grind Valve Seats

11/30/2024

Learning how to machine, install and grind valve seats, can help solve many, valve leakage and valve burning issues. First, the growth of the valve seat market, can be traced back to the early 1970s. […]

Valves And Piston Rings Seal Compression

Valves and Piston Rings: Problems, Causes and Solutions

11/15/2024

Valves and piston rings, are crucial for your engine to function properly. Aside from your head gasket, these are the parts that are responsible for, sealing the combustion chamber. Most of the time, valves and […]

Using Torque Wrench to Tighten Torque To Yield Bolts

Torque To Yield Bolts (TTY): What Exactly Are They

11/12/2024

Torque to yield bolts, are exactly what they sound like. So, when tightened, they stretch to the point of yield. Many vehicle manufacturers use torque to yield bolts. Especially, on engines with aluminum heads, and […]

Looking At Variable Valve System (VVT) System On Engine

(VVT) Variable Valve Timing: Enhancing Engine Performance

10/05/2024

(VVT) Variable Valve Timing, is a 2-stage, hydraulically controlled cam phasing system. So, as engine technologies improve and become less expensive, (VVT) variable valve timing, continues to improve performance and economy. Car makers have now […]

Timing Belt Failure: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions

09/29/2024

Timing belt failure, can cause catastrophic engine damage. But, timing belt failure can be avoided, by keeping the timing belt in good operating condition. So, timing belt failure, has always been a topic, no one […]

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