Glossary / Engine

lifters

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Lifters sit between the camshaft and the valve springs, helping valves open smoothly. They’re important for engine timing.

Technical Definition

Lifters are components in the valve train that translate camshaft motion into opening and closing of valves.

Hear It Discussed

"I seem to have good oil pressure and I keep losing lifters, so I wanted to get your guys' opinion, if you would, do you think I got a bad batch of lifters?"
The Guys Who Can Help You Fix Your Car on The Radio Under The Hood show 03:32

"because it's extensive to pull lifters out of these, you have to pull the heads anyway, and at that point, why don't we just swing an engine?"
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - May 30, 2026 - Hour 1 Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 21:47

"...if you need a part, you put it on the loudspeaker and here's come somebody with a set of cans and lifters and a head gasket and head studs. And it is really like nothing else..."
DSM/EVO Royalty? David Buschur of Buschur Racing Konig - Behind The Wheel Podcast 04:29