Valves

How does a side volve engine work?
Are side valve engines still made? Sidevalve designs are still common for many small single-cylinder or twin-cylinder engines, such as lawnmowers, rot...
Is 4 small valves better than 2 large ones?
Are 4 valves per cylinder better than 2? 4 valves per cylinder allows for more airflow than 2 valves per cylinder, as there is larger open area when t...
Where is the vales in the engine located?
What are valves in a car engine? What is a valve in a car? ... The intake valve allows the fuel-air mixture into the combustion chamber of the engine,...
What does the valves in the cars mean?
What does 16 valve mean on a car? 16 valves (16v) means 4 valves/cyl (two each for intake and exhaust). The 16v engine is better in terms of performan...
What is the difference between 2 valve and 4 valve heads?
Are 2 valves better than 4 valves? 4 valves per cylinder allows for more airflow than 2 valves per cylinder, as there is larger open area when the val...
What causes a 2E tazz to bend the head valves?
What can cause bent valves? When an engine is over-revved, the valves can stretch and come in contact with the pistons. During over-revving, the engin...
Will a car still drive if 2 valves are bent?
Can you drive with bent valves? A bent valve could start a fatigue crack in the stem and if it breaks you drop the valve in the cylinder. You could al...