hydraulic valve lifter

Guide to car engine noise diagnosis and troubleshooting.

Engine Noises – Where Are They Coming From – Are They Bad

02/11/2026

Your engine is talking to you—are you listening? Learning to decode rhythmic Taps, heavy knocks, and high-pitched pings can save you thousands in repair bills. With a little practice, you can gain the experience and […]

Engine Knocking Ticking Noise – Is This The End Of Your Engine

06/18/2025

So, your driving down the road and all of a sudden you hear, a engine knocking ticking noise. Many assume this engine knocking ticking noise, is the end of their engine and just move on. […]

Valve Springs Can Cause, Floating Valves and Pumped Up Lifters

03/26/2025

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 […]

Hydraulic Valve Lifter Noise: Usually, A Ticking Or Tapping

03/06/2025

Hydraulic valve lifter 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 means […]

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 […]

Listening for Valve Train Noise Under Hood

Valve Train Noise – Where Is It Coming From ? – Is It Bad ?

03/09/2024

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 […]