The modern automotive engine the internal combustion engine is also having a silent revolution and this is what we are witnessing. Days of low stress power-generation are gone. Modern engines mark their appearance with turbocharging, down-sizing and ...
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When I can hear the soft noise of a properly working engine, I know that it is a good sound. And occasionally that smooth flow is broken by a trifling, loud ticking. Some engine sounds are harmless but some are distress signals of great seriousness ...
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When discussing engine builders and workshop managers, I can say that the decision between the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and the aftermarket engine valves is one of the crossroads. Although the first cost of a part is a factor, all the ti...
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Looking at the modern high-performance engines be it a demanding track car or a hardworking commercial vehicle I can see that mechanical components are pushed to the limits. The valve train is a symphony of fine parts working under great pressure and...
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One of the most effective methods of releasing extra performance is to upgrade the valvetrain of an engine, though this can only be done correctly if the components are selected and matched. The improper upgrade may bring in a lot of undue complexity...
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In the context of the modern engine performance we have always been challenged by one thing; how to make the engine to give more power and still ensure that it operates smoothly and at the same time, how to maintain reliability as a part of the perfo...
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We hear that constant ticking noise in your engine, it is not merely an annoyance, it is a warning. To both engine gurus and amateur drivers, the familiar sound of a bad hydraulic lifter is one of the most identifiable acoustical messages in more ser...
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Silencing Engine Ticking: Diagnosing Hydraulic Lifter vs. Valve Issues The slight clicking of your engine-room can be the bane of your existence. Although a normal trait in some cases, it might also be the initial sign of a problem that is in the off...
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Preventing Timing Chain Stretch: Best Practices for Engine Care The timing chain is a very important part of your engine and this part synchronizes the field of crankshaft and camshaft rotations. This synchronization is what is known to make your eng...
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Engine oil is the blood of your car and its pressure is very vital to the smooth functioning of your car. The most immediate and the most severe effects when oil pressure is low are usually experienced on the valve train, which is a complicated netwo...
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OEM Engine Valves vs. Aftermarket: Which Offers Better Long-Term Value? It is one of the major decisions that a car owner or a mechanic has to take by choosing the correct decision as regards the engine valves. Although the first cost is a determinin...
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Engine Valve Materials: Understanding Durability in High-Heat Conditions A combustion chamber is one of the harshest environments that can subject a car part to. The temperatures may reach up to more than 1,400 0 C (2,500 0 F), putting an extensive t...
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