Hitachi VTC0004 Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Housing

Hitachi VTC0004 Variable Timing Control Cover

Restore proper variable valve timing control with the Hitachi VTC0004 variable timing control cover assembly. This aluminum housing contains the VVT solenoid valve and mounts to the timing chain case front cover to help regulate oil pressure to the camshaft phasors.

Compatible with select Nissan Quest, Murano, and INFINITI JX35/QX60 applications, this part supports accurate cam timing control for engines that rely on variable timing gear operation.

Key Features

• Aluminum variable timing control cover assembly
• Houses the variable timing solenoid valve
• Mounts to the timing chain case front cover
• Helps control oil pressure to the camshaft phasors
• OE-style replacement for select Nissan and INFINITI engines
• Part number VTC0004 for easy identification

Detailed Description

The Hitachi VTC0004 is an engine variable valve timing solenoid housing used in the valve train system to manage oil flow to the camshaft phasors. By regulating timing control at the front cover, it helps the engine adjust valve timing as operating conditions change. This part cross-references Nissan OE numbers 13040-JA13B and 13040-JA15B for the same application.

Fits 2014-2015 Nissan Quest, left. Fits 2014 INFINITI QX60, left. Fits 2014 Nissan Murano, left. Fits 2013 INFINITI JX35, left. Search terms such as Hitachi VTC0004 for Nissan Murano left variable timing control cover or INFINITI QX60 VVT solenoid housing help match the correct application.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Variable valve timing fault codes
• Oil control issues at the cam phasor circuit
• Rough idle related to timing control problems
• Loss of engine performance from incorrect cam timing
• Oil leaks at the timing chain case front cover area

Installation Notes

Confirm engine application and left-side fitment before installation. Inspect the mating surfaces, timing chain case front cover, and related seals for wear or contamination before reassembly. Follow the vehicle service procedure for torque specifications and timing system handling.

Quality Assurance

Hitachi manufactures this variable timing control cover assembly as a precision engine component for select Nissan and INFINITI applications. Verify part number VTC0004 and vehicle fitment before ordering.