To some, replacing valve covers to cure leaky gaskets is like throwing out the baby with the bath water: New gaskets will likely solve the problem. However, shoddy gaskets provide an opportunity for ...

Truck owners choose the 5.9 Cummins engine because it combines outstanding power features with exceptional durability. Maintenance for such an engine should follow standard procedures to guarantee ...

Under a tree, in a remote corner of the earth, there is a guy adjusting his hydraulic valve lash with the valve cover off and the engine running. Yes, it's true. We've seen it. Proof is that you can ...

Art is in the eyes of the beholder, and for "Boss" Bob Wells, the art he collects is high-performance American V-8 valve covers. There was a time when a person could walk through the aisles of their ...

I'd seen a few Tornadoes in wrecking yards in recent years and had contemplated buying a valve cover for wall display, but couldn't get too enthusiastic about a schmutzy, cracked old piece. Murilee ...

Ever find yourself sitting at a red light when you feel a minor dip in RPM or a suspected misfire, and you think: “This is it. I am ready for my engine to explode.” The many stages of grief pass ...

Does your engine need a valve adjustment? It depends on the age, condition and brand of vehicle you’re driving. Due to the popularization of roller-follower valve train designs that reduce friction ...