As a vehicle's engine operates, the intake and exhaust valves open and close rapidly while the pistons move up and down in the cylinder. These mechanical actions require a constant supply of hot oil ...

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 ...

The Chevrolet small-block engine was a brilliant piece of engineering, attested by the fact that well over 100,000,000 were built. However the first generation was not as oil-tight as later ...

Imagine one day, years ago, in some equipment shed out in Middle America, an innovative farmer looking at oil dripping from the bottom of the well-seasoned 5.9L Cummins engine in his Dodge Ram pickup ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Modern engine bays are filled with black plastic where bright cast aluminum once sat, and few parts symbolize that shift more ...

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 ...