You will need some specialized tools to accurately degree a camshaft. These include a dial indicator with a magnetic base, a piston stop, a degree wheel, a homemade pointer, and a checking lifter.

Checking and adjusting the camshaft timing can be a little bit intimidating to racers or first-time engine builders because it is a bit complex at first. But it is also vitally important because ...

As a car enthusiast, you may have come across Honda’s VTEC system, renowned for its innovative design and reliability. It’s ...

You lean on the throttle and your classic Ford runs like it's chained to a tree. Maybe it's overheating or the exhaust headers glow red-hot under a light load. Performance and reliability begin with ...

If there's an elusive animal in the amateur performance world, then degreeing a cam is it. Few know how to do it, and even fewer understand the benefits. If you're following our 347 build from the ...

Does a 1.6 petrol 2007 Mazda 3 have a timing chain or cam belt? Does the Fiat 500 Twin Air use a belt or chain? I have a 2015 Fiat 500 Twin Air which has done 33,000 miles. Should I be considering ...

When do you need to change the timing belt on a 2006 Grand Voyager 2.8 diesel?The Chrysler Operating Instruction Book has a schedule which says replace the engine timing belt at 100,000k but the ...