These little guys take up the slack in your engine’s valve train. Think of it like this: as parts wear down or heat up, little gaps start to appear. The lifter uses oil pressure to automatically keep everything properly adjusted, so the valves open and close when they're supposed to. It’s constantly adjusting, basically keeping things tight and quiet. They live right between your camshaft and your valves. The camshaft pushes down on the lifter, and the lifter then pushes on the valve stem, opening the valve. It happens incredibly fast, thousands of times a minute. Without lifters, you’d have to manually adjust the valves all the time, and honestly, it just wouldn’t run well, or probably at all. Well, if these start to go bad, you’ll notice if you listen closely. Usually it’s a ticking sound coming from the engine, especially when it's cold. Sometimes it goes away as the engine warms up, sometimes it doesn't. That ticking is the lifter not pumping up with oil fast enough, creating that gap and that noise. If you ignore it long enough, it can lead to bigger problems with your valves and even damage to the engine. They really act like a shield, protecting those more expensive parts. You can find a good selection of these at places like Fixparts Online if you’re looking to replace them yourself. They’re not terribly difficult to change on a lot of engines. Proven track record: Hydraulic Lifter (MPN 50006415) is backed by a 12-month warranty!

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• Kolbenschmidt parts are known for lasting a long time, even under tough conditions. You get reliable performance you can count on. • We make parts for a huge range of vehicles, from everyday cars to heavy-duty trucks, so there’s a good chance we have what you need. • Our parts are made with high-quality materials and careful engineering, meaning fewer repairs and less downtime for you. • Kolbenschmidt has been a trusted name in the auto parts industry for over 100 years, so you’re getting experience and expertise with every part. FixParts Online – Your Trusted Source for Quality Kolbenschmidt Auto Parts.