VAICO Hydraulic Valve Lifter Tappet

The VAICO hydraulic valve lifter, also called a hydraulic tappet or hydraulic lifter, is an engine valve train component. It transfers camshaft motion to the valves or pushrods. The hydraulic design maintains zero valve lash automatically. This helps keep valve timing consistent and reduces valve train noise.

Key Features:

• Hydraulic design that self-adjusts to compensate for wear and thermal expansion
• Helps provide quiet, smooth valve train operation
• Manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit and function
• Precision-machined for consistent oil control and durability
• Backed by VAICO, a brand of the Germany-based Vaico group that supplies replacement parts for European vehicles

Replacing worn or noisy lifters helps restore proper valve operation, engine performance and efficiency. It is also good practice to inspect related valve train components, such as the camshaft, rocker arms and pushrods, and to use fresh engine oil when installing new lifters. Select the specific variant from the options listed on this page.