This little piece essentially takes the motion from your camshaft – which is what opens and closes the valves in your engine – and transfers it to the valve itself. It’s a link in the chain, making sure that opening and closing happens smoothly and with the right amount of lift. Modern engines often use a variable timing system – that’s what the VTC stands for, Variable Timing Control – and this finger follower helps manage that timing accurately. It allows the engine to adjust valve timing on the fly for better performance and fuel economy. It’s located up in the valve train, inside the engine head. There are usually multiple of these – one for each valve, or pair of valves depending on the engine design. It works with the camshaft lobe, essentially ‘following’ the shape of the lobe to push down on the valve stem. It’s a critical part of getting air and fuel into the cylinders and exhaust gases out. A worn or damaged finger follower can cause a whole lot of problems. You'll notice if one goes bad, usually through ticking sounds from the engine. Think of it like a shield protecting the valve train from excessive wear. If it’s not working right, you could lose power, get poor fuel economy, or even cause serious engine damage. It's a relatively small part, but it does a big job. If you’re rebuilding an engine or noticing valve train noise, it’s definitely something to check. You can often find replacements easily enough—places like Fixparts Online carry them, and it’s a good idea to replace these in sets when doing valve train work to ensure everything is balanced and working as it should. Affordable and reliable: VTC Finger Follower (MPN 422000710) has a 12-month warranty!

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