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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 […]
By learning what the leaking head gasket symptoms are, you may be able to save yourself, thousands in repairs. Consequently, a leaking head gasket, can lead to repairs to the tune of, $1000 to $3000. […]
The last thing anyone ever wants to hear are the words “you have a head gasket leak”. So, your vehicle has started overheating, but you cannot find the source. Engine overheating is often the first […]
Valve stem seals, control the lubrication of the valve stem, as it moves up and down in the valve guide. By specific design, all valve stem seals are made to include, a precisely controlled leak. […]
So, the GM 6.6L Duramax Diesel, seems to be causing a lot of controversy. Consequently, one big issue is, what is the correct head gasket for this application. As a result, many installers are just […]
Valve train noise, is usually due to excessive clearance, between two internal engine parts. Each valve utilizes, a valve spring that returns it to its, original closed position. So, if a valve spring has broken […]
The term “valve lash” is often used when talking about, valve train adjustment. A valve lifter follows the contour of the camshaft lobe, and transfers that motion to open and close the valves. (sometimes referred […]
Problems with head bolts, are the number one cause of installation-related gasket failures. Consequently, no gasket is going to seal well, if you use the wrong procedure to tighten the head bolts. For regular bolts, […]
Valve lash setting, is something most drivers, don’t even think about. First, you need to know, if you even have an adjustable valve train, for valve lash setting. In most cases, you will not have […]
The first sign of sticking valves is usually, engine misfires or running rough when cold. However, sticking valves can also be, the byproduct of cold weather operation. In this case, the sticking valves, will often […]
Cylinder head cracking, can cause catastrophic damage to your engine. And, in some cases, the crack may be so severe, that replacing the complete engine is the only cure. But, most causes of cylinder head […]
Cylinder head resurfacing, is a very common process today, especially with all the leaking head gaskets. Above all, cylinder head resurfacing, is the most common machining operation, done in machine shops to date. However, many […]
Valve guide wear, refers to excessive clearance, between valve stem and valve guide. As valve guides wear, the side to side movement, can cause valves to seat improperly. Valve leakage, causing compression loss, is another […]
Exhaust and Intake Pushrods, on G.M. 3.1 and 3.4 engines are different lengths. I know this is old but quite often we still see, bent pushrods and valves, when they are mixed up. Consequently, Exhaust […]
The purpose of the valve stem seal, is to prevent the oil from the cylinder head, entering the combustion chamber. So, the valve stem seal, plays a critical role in, controlling valve lubrication, as well […]
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