2001 Kia Optima 2.5L Valve Lifter
2001 Kia Optima 2.5L Valve Lifter
Part number: LIF122_8
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Listed for: Kia Optima 2.5LFitment notes & questions
DNJ Valve Lifter for the 2001 Kia Optima with the 2.5L engine. Lifters ride on the camshaft and pass its motion to the pushrods or valves. Part number: LIF122_8.
Key features
- Made for VIN N 16V DOHC engines
- Listed for L4, V6 1.5L, 1.6L, 2.5L, 2.7L DOHC 16V, 24V engines
Specifications
- Brand: DNJ
- Part type: Lifter set
- Part number: LIF122_8
- Engine: 2.5L
- Engine code: VIN N 16V DOHC
Fitment for the 2001 Kia Optima
- Years: 1996–2011
- Vehicles: Hyundai, Kia
- Cylinders: L4, V6
- Engine: 1.5L, 1.6L, 2.5L, 2.7L DOHC 16V, 24V
Check your year, model, engine and trim against this list before you order.
What it does
Lifters wear together with the cam lobes, which is why they are usually replaced with the cam. Using the correct part for your exact engine keeps oil pressure, sealing and timing where the engine was designed to run, and doing related parts at the same time saves taking it apart twice.
Installation & tips
- Soak hydraulic lifters in oil before installation and set preload as your engine requires.
- Camshaft: Flat-tappet lifters should not go on a used cam.
- Pushrods: Check pushrods for straightness while they are out.
- Put the new part next to the old one and compare the shape, mounting points and connections before you install it.
- Work on a cool engine with the vehicle secured, and use a service manual for your vehicle for torque specs and procedures.
FAQ
What is the part number of this valve lifter?
LIF122_8 (DNJ). Compare it with the number on your old part or in your parts catalog.
Which engine is it for?
It is listed for the 2.5L VIN N 16V DOHC engine in the 2001 Kia Optima. Check the engine code on your vehicle if it was offered with more than one engine.
Can I install it myself?
Many owners do this job at home with basic tools and a service manual for their vehicle. If you are not sure, have it fitted by a qualified mechanic.
Before you order
- Confirm your year, make, model, engine and trim match the fitment listed above (2001 Kia Optima 2.5L).
- Compare part number LIF122_8 with your original part.
Good to know
- Warranty: 12 month or 12,000 mile warranty whichever comes first. Warranty must be requested by the original purchaser and is limited to the replacement of the alleged defective part(s) only.
Lifters for the Kia Optima 2.5L: what to know
A ticking noise from the top of the engine is often a worn or collapsed lifter.
Fitment notes
- Listed for: Kia Optima 2.5L.
- Engine: match the engine size and code to your vehicle; the same model often came with several engines.
- Specs, lead time and warranty come from the manufacturer and supplier and can change. The details above this guide are the latest we have.
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Ask about fitmentWhat else to plan for
- Camshaft. Flat-tappet lifters should not go on a used cam.
- Pushrods. Check pushrods for straightness while they are out.
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