Step-by-step instructions for checking—and adjusting—old-school screw-type valve lash.

You've probably read this line a dozen times: "It's never been easier to make horsepower than right now." While that's true, it also means everything else in the engine is now more highly stressed.

Lots of displacement, more compression, and a ton of valve lift used to be the recipe for a typical professional-level drag-race motor. Today, this same description could just as easily be a serious ...

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 ...

It may not be pleasant, but setting the valve lash on a high-performance engine is a skill that must be learned. The reality is that even the most savvy engine masters had to learn about lash at one ...

Dear Tom and Ray: My 2006 Honda Element has 108,000 miles. The dealer recommends a valve-clearance adjustment at this time. Is this a service you would recommend, or is it not necessary? Please ...

In this video, a valve lash adjustment is performed on a 1995 GMC Suburban's 5.7L engine while the motor is running to address a persistent ticking noise. The ticking sound is suspected to be caused ...

Taking care of your vehicle is vital to ensure it stays in great condition. Your brakes could give you trouble someday, or your suspension could require tinkering, inevitably leading you to an auto ...