INA US VT0186 valve lifter for the 2013-2017 Chevrolet Equinox V6 3.6L and other vehicles is a hydraulic pivot element in the engine valve train. Catalogs also list it as an engine valve lifter.
- INA VTC hydraulic pivot element for the valve train
- Built for the hotter temperatures and higher pressure of increasingly smaller engines
- Valve train component made to meet growing demands on the combustion process
- Intended to help increase engine service life
- Listed for both intake and exhaust positions
Quick facts
- Part: INA US VT0186 valve lifter
- Also called: engine valve lifter
- Fits: 2013-2017 Chevrolet Equinox V6 3.6L and other vehicles
- Position: Intake, Exhaust
- Condition: New
A ticking or tapping noise from the top of the engine can mean a lifter is worn, though the camshaft or a rocker arm can be behind it too, so find the cause before you replace anything. The 2013-2017 Equinox V6 3.6L takes 12 lifters, and the count changes with the engine.
Fits
This valve lifter, a hydraulic pivot element, fits the 2013-2017 Chevrolet Equinox V6 3.6L and the 2012-2018 Chevrolet Impala V6 3.6L. It also fits the 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu 4-cylinder 2.2L, the 2008-2014 Malibu 4-cylinder 2.4L, the 2013-2019 Malibu 4-cylinder 2.0L and the 2016-2018 Malibu 4-cylinder 1.5L.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Intake, Exhaust
- Quantity per vehicle: 8 or 12, depending on the engine
Build and materials
- Type: hydraulic pivot element
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
Interchange: 91 94 698 · 45-4090 · 6 40 016 · 12860-78J00-000 · 40 92 3571 · 80-24010
12686787 · 265330 · 71739199 · 71741101 · 12572638 · 24100005 · 4200186100 · 17123524 · 30593275
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
12686787, 265330, 71739199, 71741101, 12572638, 24100005, 9194698, 4200186100, 45-4090, 17123524, 30593275, 6 40 016, 91 94 698, 12860-78J00-000, 40 92 3571, 80-24010
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the INA US VT0186 valve lifter fit a 2012-2018 Chevrolet Impala V6 3.6L?
Yes. INA US VT0186 is listed for the 2012-2018 Chevrolet Impala V6 3.6L. If your car is not named on this page, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Is the INA US VT0186 an intake or an exhaust valve lifter?
It is listed for both intake and exhaust positions. The INA US VT0186 is an INA VTC hydraulic pivot element.
What noise can a worn valve lifter make?
A ticking or tapping from the top of the engine can be a sign of a worn lifter. Because that check needs the engine running, a shop can test it for you.
What are INA valve train components built to handle?
INA valve train components are built for the hotter temperatures and higher pressure of increasingly smaller engines. They are intended to help increase engine service life.
Does the INA US VT0186 cross to number 12686787?
Yes. 12686787 is one of the interchange numbers listed for the INA US VT0186 valve lifter. The full list is at the bottom of the description.
