It is incomplete to even talk about degreeing a camshaft without discussing piston-to-valve clearance. It's like learning how to drive but never being taught how to use the brakes. Learning how to ...

In an engine, the relationship between the valves and the pistons is a precarious one. If there is too little space, they can collide. If this happens, the resulting carnage require replacing one of ...

The instance of piston striking valve is right up at the top of the list of things that will ruin your day. It's fundamental tothe four-stroke cycle that valves and pistons come close to one another, ...

QUESTION: I have a 2006 Honda Accord four-cylinder with 105,000 miles. It has developed a clicking engine noise on a cold start. After the car has warmed up, the sound goes away. I have seen ...

Mercedes-Benz has been granted a patent for an internal combustion engine that includes a crankshaft, camshaft, cylinder, piston, gas exchange valve, valve clearance compensation device, and a control ...