VW Engine Camshaft Follower - Kolbenschmidt 038109309C

Product Information

An Engine Camshaft Follower (also known as a lifter or tappet) is a small component in an internal combustion engine that sits between the camshaft and the valves. Its role is to follow the camshaft’s rotation, translating the cam’s rotational movement into the up-and-down movement that opens and closes the engine’s valves. This enables air-fuel intake and exhaust gas release, which is essential for engine operation.

• Tapping or Clicking Noise: A worn or damaged camshaft follower can cause a distinct tapping or clicking sound from the top of the engine, which is often louder when the engine is cold
• Excessive Valve Clearance: Camshaft followers that have excessive wear can cause increased clearance in the valve train, which can lead to delayed or incomplete valve opening and closing

About Kolbenschmidt

The KS Kolbenschmidt division develops, produces and markets gasoline and diesel engine pistons for cars and commercial vehicles and is among the foremost players in its segment. Other products include pistons for two-cycle and compressor engines as well as large pistons for stationary, marine and locomotive engines.

Upgrading power density as well as achieving further reductions in fuel consumption and emissions have for years now been the factors driving the development of new types of pistons at KS Kolbenschmidt.

Neckarsulm-based KS Kolbenschmidt GmbH, an international company, harnesses to maximum effect the synergies among its various units: large-bore, commercial vehicle and car pistons. Available for this purpose is the experience derived from local development departments and the development centers and production facilities in Europe, North and South America and Asia.

For years now, many notable OEMs have been regular customers of this division. The chief markets are Europe, North and South America, and Asia.