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Automobile engines operate by translating, manipulating and transmitting motion. Most of the operations of an automobile engine are results of indirect manipulation of power and force. Certain mechanisms must move in certain way to achieve particular result. For instance, the cam followers trace the surface of the cam to produce linear motion (usually up and down) at particular timing. The motion that cam followers produce cannot be ordinarily produced by direct rotation or lever pivoting. The motion and perfect timing of the engine valves are made possible by the cam followers. Crane cam followers are aftermarket automotive components that can be purchased to replace the original cam followers of an engine.

There are at least two camshafts found in an engine. The camshafts derive their power from the crankshaft. They typically rotate at a rate that is half the speed of the crankshaft. This is necessary to achieve perfect timing. Timing is very crucial in the efficient operation of the engine. Timing is crucial in coordinating the various components of the engine. Timing allows the different components to work in harmony. Each component enhances the overall performance of the engine. Timing is particularly important in the opening and closing of the engine valves. The camshaft regulates the opening and closing of the engine valves.

Camshaft followers allow the valves to operate in harmony. Camshaft timing is achieved through the special contours of the camshaft mechanisms. Special surface shapes are precisely machined on the camshaft mechanisms. The camshafts are not ordinary tubular or cylindrical shafts. Rather, peculiarly shaped cog are attached on the shafts. Typically, the shape of the cogs resembles pears and avocado cross sections. The surfaces of these cogs are traced by the cam followers to transmit motion to the valves and other mechanism. Parts Train offers high quality cam followers at very affordable price.

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Volkswagen Golf - Cam Follower

Hydraulic. Hydraulic.

Brand: INA

1987,1986,1985 - 1.6L L4 ,engines 520 001 to
1989 - 1.6L L4 Base ,engines 520 001 to
1989 - 1.8L L4 GL
1992,1991,1990 - Base
1992,1991,1990 - Base ,engines 520 001 to
1992,1991,1990,1989 - GTI 16-Valve
1993 - 2.0L L4
1994 - 2.0L L4 GTI
1995 - GTI
1995,1994 - GL
1997,1994,1992,1991,1990,1988,1987,1986,1985 - 1.8L L4
1997,1998,1996,1995,1994,1993 - 1.9L L4
1998,1996,1995,1993 - CL
1998,1997,1996,1995 - GTI VR6
2001,2000 - GTI GLX
2002,1999 - 2.8L V6
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Volkswagen Jetta - Cam Follower

Hydraulic. Hydraulic.

Brand: INA

1987 - 1.6L L4 Wolfsburg Edition
1987 - Wolfsburg Edition
1988,1987,1986,1985 - 1.8L L4 GL
1988,1987,1986,1985 - GLI
1989,1988 - Carat
1989,1992,1991,1990 - 1.8L L4
1989,1992,1991,1990,1987,1986 - 1.6L L4 GL
1991,1988,1987,1986 - 1.6L L4 Base
1992,1991,1988,1990,1987,1986,1989 - 1.6L L4
1992,1991,1990,1989,1988,1987 - GLI 16-Valve
1994 - Limited Edition
1994 - Limited Edition ,chassis to 999000
1995 - Celebration Edition
1995 - Celebration Edition ,chassis to 999000
1995 - City
1995 - City ,chassis to 999000
1995,1994,1993 - 2.0L L4 ,chassis to 999000
1995,1994,1993 - Base
1996 - 1.9L L4
1999,2000 - 2.8L V6
2001,1998,1997,1996,1995,1994 - GLX
2002 - 2.8L V6 GLX
2002,2001 - 2.8L V6 GLS Sedan
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Volkswagen EuroVan - Cam Follower

Hydraulic. Hydraulic.

Brand: INA

1992 - 2.5L L5
1997 - 2.4L L5
1997 - Diesel
2000,1999,1997 - 2.8L V6

Volkswagen Passat - Cam Follower

Hydraulic. Hydraulic ABA Engine. Hydraulic.

Brand: INA

1993,1992,1991,1990 - GL
1995 - 2.0L L4
1995 - 2.0L L4 ,engines to 807 036
1995,1994,1993,1997,1996 - 1.9L L4
1997,1996,1995,1994,1993 - GLX

Audi S6 - Cam Follower

Hydraulic. Hydraulic.

Brand: INA

1996,1995 - 2.2L L5