GM EcoTec3 V8 lifter failures on L84 and L87 engines stem from low oil pressure during Dynamic Fuel Management cycles. This ...

The engines of yesteryear were pretty simple, with tappets clackity-clacking away on cam lobes, opening valves, and making a ruckus while doing it. Mechanical lifters were adequate for valve operation ...

An engine hoist isn’t a tool you’ll use every day, but it’s absolutely irreplaceable when your project car commands one. I mean, you can opt to try and lift the thing yourself but trust me, that’s no ...

Silverado 5.3L and 6.2L owners can mitigate costly EcoTec3 valvetrain failure. This consumer advocacy guide breaks down the ...

Engine room and motor box access ranges from easy to inconvenient to knuckle-busting tough. It’s bad enough trying to reach the oil pan or bilge pumps in most boats that you shouldn’t have to struggle ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Decades ago, when cars and truck engines used solid lifters, a cacophonous drivetrain was to be expected. However, solid lifters were phased ...

Camshaft technology is continually changing. From new lobe profiles to various forms of lobe placement, each manufacturer takes its own approach to modern performance. While flat-tappet grinds remain ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The engines of yesteryear were pretty simple, with tappets clackity-clacking away on cam lobes, opening valves, and making a ...