Modern engines contain hundreds – nay – likely thousands of different parts. There are valves and springs, at least one camshaft, engines also have bearing inserts, an oil pump, numerous gaskets, ...

Time was when a valve job was done with some valve-grinding compound and a vacuum cup on a stick. But no more. Today's high performance engines require the same machining precision in the valves that ...

Major and minor valve seat diameters are most easily checked for consistency with a pair of dividers during seat grinding operation. This assures proper seat width. The answer to the question posed by ...

Charlen holds a BA Languages & Culture degree and has over a decade of experience in automotive journalism. His work experience includes stints at CAR Mag and News24 Motoring. Charlen didn't grow up ...

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