Wabco 9607318040 Valve Extension

Description

The Ivtm Extension, also known as a Valve Extension, is a critical component within engine electronics systems. It’s designed to extend the functionality of valves, ensuring precise control within the engine’s operation. This Wabco product, with MPN 9607318040, maintains OE specification for optimal performance and reliability. It measures 12 x 4 x 34 mm and provides a precise fit and consistent operation. This extension is engineered for durability and delivers enhanced control and responsiveness, ultimately contributing to improved engine efficiency.

Key Features & Benefits

This little piece basically extends the reach of your engine’s valves. It’s a connection point, allowing the valve to operate properly even if there’s a slight misalignment or if the valve is recessed a bit. Think of it like a short adapter – it bridges a small gap to make sure everything connects cleanly. It can also help with adjusting valve clearance, depending on the engine design. It’s part of the valve train, which is the whole system that opens and closes the engine’s valves. Those valves control how air and fuel get into the cylinders, and how exhaust gets out. The valve extension isn’t a major component everyone talks about, but it’s essential for that whole system to function smoothly. It ensures the valve is triggered properly by the rocker arm or camshaft.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

If this thing fails, or if it’s worn, you’ll likely have engine misfires, rough idling, or even a loss of power. It might not throw an immediate, glaring check engine light at first, but you’ll notice if the engine isn’t running quite right, maybe a little shaky. It acts like a shield preventing wear and tear on more expensive parts. Ignoring a failing valve extension can eventually lead to damage to the valves themselves, which is a much bigger, and more expensive, repair. You can find replacements pretty easily – Fixparts Online carries a good selection of them. It’s one of those smaller parts that keeps everything else running right, you know?

Warranty Information

Wabco Valve Extension (MPN 9607318040) comes with a 1-year warranty.