Is the V8 lifter nightmare finally over? One 2026 Chevy Silverado owner dug into his VIN data and found the news every truck ...

This 2023 Chevy Silverado owner wants to upgrade to the 2026 5.3L. The 5.3L V8 is a legend, but rumors of persistent lifter ...

Back in 2021, a class action lawsuit was filed against General Motors over valve lifter-related issues in certain Cadillac, Chevy and GMC models outfitted with certain V8 gasoline engines. That ...

Jeff Blitz purchased his '66 Chevy II Nova four years ago, complete with a carbureted 10.5:1 355ci small-block Chevy, a TH350 automatic with a 3,000-rpm stall-speed converter, a 3.55:1 12-bolt rearend ...

Without a doubt, solid cams carry a certain mystique. In the musclecar days, solids were factory-fitted in some of the hottest iron out of Motown, including the early street Hemi. There was a little ...

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 ...

Q: I have a 1996 Ford Ranger that sat for about a year that I would like to fix up. Everything was okay with it before it sat. Now it has a rapping noise that I think is a stuck lifter. I changed the ...

At the very least, tearing down, inspecting, and cleaning hydraulic lifters is good engine hygiene that can contribute to long service life in your classic car. It’s also a great way to inspect the ...