British sports-car owners expect to see oil spots on their concrete. Like fast food and cholesterol, this comes with the territory. Fortunately, American engine-sealing technology makes newer Detroit ...

There's no denying that a two-piece timing-chain cover looks trick. This one from Competition Cams goes much further than just looking good, though. It has a ¼-inch plug in the cover piece that ...

Dealing with an engine is one of the most complex tasks anyone can perform in a vehicle. Sometimes, removing any component is just a step to do something, such as removing the timing chain. Although ...

Oil seeping from the front of your engine rarely starts as a dramatic failure. It usually begins as a slow weep at the timing cover that stains your driveway, lowers oil level, and quietly raises the ...

The answer to the question about how long timing chains last and whether they need to be replaced has two possible answers. It all depends on your answer to this question: Do you maintain your car ...

Timing chains are generally more durable than timing belts – though neither is as durable as direct gear drive – however, timing belts are lighter, less expensive, and operate more quietly. Photo by ...

Inside the front of your engine, there’s a component that’s either a timing belt, or a timing chain. They both serve the same function, but they’re made of different materials. And while belts aren’t ...