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Valve Stem Seal Failure - Follow The Symptoms And Conditions
Engine Top End

Valve Stem Seal Failure – Follow The Symptoms And Conditions

05/28/2023

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 Can Cause, Floating Valves And Pumped Up Lifters
Engine Damage

Valve Springs Can Cause, Floating Valves And Pumped Up Lifters

05/18/2023

Valve Springs, have a very basic job, but how they do it, is very important. By the time they have 100,000 miles on them, they have probably lost up to 10%, of their tension. The […]

Valve Job - Why Would You Need One - Causes - What To Expect
Engine Top End

Valve Job – Why Would You Need One – Causes – What To Expect

05/09/2023

You may have heard the term, valve job, because older engines frequently needed their valves reconditioned. You rarely hear about, valve problems or valve jobs in today’s engines. Because, modern (OHC) engines, have fewer parts […]

Hydraulic Valve Lifter Noise - Usually, A Ticking Or Tapping
Engine Noises And Vibrations

Hydraulic Valve Lifter Noise – Usually, A Ticking Or Tapping

04/24/2023

Hydraulic valve lifter engine noise, is usually a symptom, that something may be wrong with your engine. So, all engines make some noise, but when you hear an unusual ticking or tapping noise, it usually […]

Automotive Engine Valves - Function - Failure - And, Testing
Engine Testing

Automotive Engine Valves – Function – Failure – And, Testing

04/16/2023

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 […]

GM 3100 - 3400 Engine Issues - Heads, Manifolds, Rocker Bolts
Engine Top End

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

02/24/2023

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 - Mechanical (Solid) - Learn The Difference
Engine Top End

Valve Lifters – Hydraulic – Mechanical (Solid) – Learn The Difference

02/22/2023

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 […]

Valve Seats - Learn How To Install And Grind Valve Seats
Engine Top End

Valve Seats – Learn How To Install And Grind Valve Seats

01/29/2023

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

Valves And Piston Rings Function - Failure Warning Signs - Testing
Engine Bottom End

Valves And Piston Rings Function – Failure Warning Signs – Testing

01/20/2023

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 […]

Leaking Head Gasket Symptoms - The 5 Most Common Symptoms
Automotive Leaks

Leaking Head Gasket Symptoms – The 5 Most Common Symptoms

01/12/2023

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. […]

Head Gasket Leak - Engine Overheating, The First Sign Of Trouble
Automotive Leaks

Head Gasket Leak – Engine Overheating, The First Sign Of Trouble

12/29/2022

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 - Basic Function, Seal Types, Failure Symptoms
Engine Top End

Valve Stem Seals – Basic Function, Seal Types, Failure Symptoms

11/18/2022

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. […]

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Engine Oil Pressure Low - Common Causes And Ways To Fix It
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Engine Oil Pressure Low – Common Causes And Ways To Fix It

by Danny Bender in Lubrication

The first sign of trouble, may be a flickering oil light or a low engine oil pressure reading. Consequently, low engine performance, engine noise and even poor starting, can all be caused by, low engine [...]

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