INA VT0086 Engine Valve Lifter

INA VT0086 Engine Valve Lifter

INA VT0086 is an engine valve lifter for valve train service on a wide range of import and domestic applications. It is built for engines that operate with higher combustion pressure and hotter temperatures, helping maintain proper valve train function in smaller, more demanding engine designs.

Key Features

• Engine valve lifter for valve train repair and maintenance
• Supports consistent valve actuation in high-temperature engine environments
• OE-style replacement for a broad range of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Hyundai, Fiat, and Volkswagen applications
• Cross-references VAICO V30-1362 for the same application
• INA part number VT0086 for catalog and fitment lookup

Detailed Description

Built under the INA brand, VT0086 is a valve train component used in engines that demand precise lifter operation to keep valve timing and combustion events stable. This part is listed across many vehicles, including Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Compass, Ram 1500, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Mercedes-Benz C300 applications. It is also referenced for models such as Kia Soul, Hyundai Elantra, and Mercedes-Benz E350, making VT0086 a useful service part for technicians working on a broad mix of engine families.

For fitment lookup, this part number is commonly searched as INA VT0086 and 420 0086 100. If you are servicing a Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan, or Mercedes-Benz GLK350, verify engine code and application details before ordering.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a worn or noisy valve lifter
• Restoring proper valve train operation
• Addressing valvetrain ticking or inconsistent lifter movement
• Supporting repair of engine misfire concerns tied to valve train wear
• Correcting low compression symptoms related to lifter performance

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm engine-specific fitment before installation, since this part spans many makes and models from 2005-2020. Inspect related valve train components during service, and follow the manufacturer’s repair procedure for lifter replacement, torque sequence, and break-in requirements. For best results, compare the old part to VT0086 and verify the OE reference numbers before assembly.

Quality Assurance

INA states that its valve train components are engineered for the higher temperatures and pressures found in modern smaller-displacement engines, with the goal of supporting long service life under demanding combustion conditions.

Compatible With select 2005-2020 Jeep Compass, Cherokee, Wrangler, Wrangler JK, Renegade; Ram 1500, ProMaster 1500/2500/3500, ProMaster City; Chrysler 200, 300, Town & Country; Dodge Avenger, Challenger, Charger, Dart, Durango, Grand Caravan; Mercedes-Benz C300, E350, GLK350, ML350, SLK350, and more listed applications.