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So, the engine top end, is usually everything above the cylinder head gasket. This would include everything, in engines that have a overhead camshaft (OHC).

Sticking Valves - From Carbon Deposits - What Should You Do
Engine Top End

Sticking Valves – From Carbon Deposits – What Should You Do

June 14, 2022

The first sign of sticking valves, is usually engine missing or running rough when cold. But, sticking valves can also simply be, the byproduct of cold-weather operation. In this case, the sticking valves, will often […]

(VVT) Variable Valve Timing - How Does It Work - How Can It Fail
Engine Top End

(VVT) Variable Valve Timing – How Does It Work – How Can It Fail

June 13, 2022

(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. Manufacturers have now adopted, […]

Cylinder Head Cracking - Overheating Is The Most Common Cause
Cooling Heating

Cylinder Head Cracking – Overheating Is The Most Common Cause

June 4, 2022

Cylinder head cracking, can cause catastrophic damage to your engine. And, in some cases, cylinder head cracking may be so severe; that replacing the complete engine is the only cure. But, most causes of cylinder […]

Cylinder Head Resurfacing - All About Getting The Correct Surface Finish
Engine Top End

Cylinder Head Resurfacing – All About Getting The Correct Surface Finish

May 24, 2022

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. But, to […]

Valve Guide Wear - Can Cause Other Major Damage, Besides Burning Oil
Engine Damage

Valve Guide Wear – Can Cause Other Major Damage, Besides Burning Oil

May 19, 2022

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 […]

Pushrods - On G.M. 3.1-3.4 Engines - This Is Where Length Matters !
Automotive Leaks

Pushrods – On G.M. 3.1-3.4 Engines – This Is Where Length Matters !

April 22, 2022

Exhaust and Intake Pushrods, on G.M. 3.1 and 3.4 engines are different lengths.   Quite often I am seeing, bent pushrods and valves, when they are mixed up. Consequently, Exhaust pushrods on G.M. 3.1 and […]

Cylinder Head Gasket Leaks - Know the signs, before it's too late.
Automotive Leaks

Cylinder Head Gasket Leaks – Know the signs, before it’s too late.

March 21, 2022

Cylinder head gasket leaks, can cause, a variety of problems, that no one is ready to deal with. First of all, you can not see, the cylinder head gasket, without removing the cylinder head. So, […]

Valve Stem Seal - Controls oil consumption, while lubricating valve stems.
Engine Top End

Valve Stem Seal – Controls oil consumption, while lubricating valve stems.

March 1, 2022

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 […]

Valve Springs - Function - Failure symptoms, causing possible damage.
Engine Damage

Valve Springs – Function – Failure symptoms, causing possible damage.

February 27, 2022

Valve Springs in your engine, have a very basic job, but how they do it is very important. So, one very important point to keep in mind is that, they all lose tension and weaken […]

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