These bearings are these little cylindrical sleeves that sit inside the engine’s cylinder head. They provide a smooth, low – friction surface for the camshaft to spin on. The camshaft itself is what opens and closes the valves – so these bearings allow it to do that job efficiently. They essentially reduce wear and tear where the camshaft and head meet. Think of the camshaft as the brain telling the valves when to open and close, coordinating everything. These bearings are the supporting structure that lets that brain function properly. Without smooth – spinning camshafts, your engine timing gets off, combustion becomes inefficient, and you lose power. It’s a core part of the valve train system – the stuff that controls how air and fuel get into the cylinders and how exhaust gets out. Honestly, these aren’t something you typically replace as routine maintenance. You’ll notice if they’re going bad because of some pretty clear symptoms. Usually it starts with a ticking sound from the valve train – almost like a sewing machine. Then you might get a loss of power, rough idling, or even a check engine light. If these bearings wear excessively, they can cause damage to the camshaft itself, which gets expensive real fast. Because they’re inside the engine, it’s a bit of a job to get to them, so it’s smart to do the whole set while you’re in there. You can find a good quality set, like these, over at Fixparts Online. It's one of those things where preventative maintenance can save you a whole lot of headache and money down the road. Next-gen performance: Camshaft Bearing Set Audi/VW TDI 4-Cylinder (MPN 77913600) is backed by a 12-month warranty!

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