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Cam Follower is a precision replacement part for the original Porsche cam-follower used in older 4-cylinder engines. It is intended to operate smoothly under valve train motion, providing reliable contact between camshaft and push-rod mechanism.
Fits:
Porsche 356 - All
Porsche 912
Diagram ref no 7
A cam follower is a small, hardened component that rides on a camshaft lobe and transfers the cam’s motion to the push-rod, lifter, or other valve train elements. In this application, the push-rod cam follower converts the rotating cam profile into linear motion, ensuring that valves open and close correctly. It must withstand high contact stresses, rotational friction, and lubrication demands while maintaining precise geometry.
Location: Engine top / valve train region, between camshaft and push-rod or lifter assembly.
Fits: Porsche 356 series and 912 engines (all years) that use push-rod overhead valve (OHV) layout.
Quantity: Typically 8 are used per engine (one per valve) in many Porsche 356 / 912 configurations.
Over time, cam followers wear, develop surface fatigue, or lose hardness, which can alter their contact profile. A worn cam follower leads to imprecise valve lift, increased wear of the cam lobe, noise in the valve train, reduced performance, and in extreme cases, damage to cam lobes or push-rods. Because the cam follower is a critical interface in the valvetrain, any deviation from correct shape or surface quality can lead to less efficient engine operation or failures.
When to replace:
• During an engine rebuild, especially whenever the camshaft or valve components (push-rods, lifters) are serviced or replaced.
• When valve train noise or knocking develops, which may hint at excessive follower wear or clearances.
• If you measure wear on the cam lobes or get unusually fast wear on the valves, replace the followers proactively.
• For preventive maintenance in classic Porsche engines, especially high-mileage or restored vehicles, replacing cam followers helps ensure longevity of the camshaft itself.
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Push rod - cam follower. SET OF 8.Cam Follower is a precision replacement part for the original Porsche cam-follower used in older 4-cylinder engines. It is intended to operate smoothly under valve train motion, providing reliable contact between camshaft and push-rod mechanism.
Fits:
Porsche 356 - All
Porsche 912
Diagram ref no 7
A cam follower is a small, hardened component that rides on a camshaft lobe and transfers the cam’s motion to the push-rod, lifter, or other valve train elements. In this application, the push-rod cam follower converts the rotating cam profile into linear motion, ensuring that valves open and close correctly. It must withstand high contact stresses, rotational friction, and lubrication demands while maintaining precise geometry.
Location: Engine top / valve train region, between camshaft and push-rod or lifter assembly.
Fits: Porsche 356 series and 912 engines (all years) that use push-rod overhead valve (OHV) layout.
Quantity: Typically 8 are used per engine (one per valve) in many Porsche 356 / 912 configurations.
Over time, cam followers wear, develop surface fatigue, or lose hardness, which can alter their contact profile. A worn cam follower leads to imprecise valve lift, increased wear of the cam lobe, noise in the valve train, reduced performance, and in extreme cases, damage to cam lobes or push-rods. Because the cam follower is a critical interface in the valvetrain, any deviation from correct shape or surface quality can lead to less efficient engine operation or failures.
When to replace:
• During an engine rebuild, especially whenever the camshaft or valve components (push-rods, lifters) are serviced or replaced.
• When valve train noise or knocking develops, which may hint at excessive follower wear or clearances.
• If you measure wear on the cam lobes or get unusually fast wear on the valves, replace the followers proactively.
• For preventive maintenance in classic Porsche engines, especially high-mileage or restored vehicles, replacing cam followers helps ensure longevity of the camshaft itself.
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About kit
This kit is comprised of the following items:
8 x Push rod cam follower. Porsche 356 / 912 (61610502803/1
Vehicle Group
Vehicle Group
- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 356 1950-55
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63
- Porsche 356C 1963-65
- Porsche 912E 4CYL 1976
Price: €561.60 inc. VAT
Orderable - 28 to 42 Days
61610520100/1
Product Information
Sold each - 8 required per engine
Fits:
Porsche 356 - All
Porsche 912
Performance valve lifter / cam follower made from tool steel.
Click 'Zoom in' for large parts diagram.
Diagram ref no 6.
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61610520100
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Product Information
Cam Follower. Sold each - 8 required per engine
Fits:
Porsche 356 - All
Porsche 912
Performance valve lifter / cam follower made from tool steel.
Click 'Zoom in' for large parts diagram.
Diagram ref no 6.
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61610520100
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53905210
539 05210
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Vehicle Group
Vehicle Group
- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 356 1950-55
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63
- Porsche 356C 1963-65
- Porsche 912E 4CYL 1976
Price: €83.83 inc. VAT
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61610502803
Product Information
Maintain authentic Porsche performance with the Genuine Porsche 61610502803 Cam Follower. Designed for the classic Porsche 356 and 912 engines, this precision-machined component transfers the camshaft’s motion to the push-rods with flawless accuracy.
Sold each, 8 required per engine.
Fits:
Porsche 356 1950 - 1965 All
Porsche 912 1965 - 1969
Diagram ref no 7
Push-rod cam follower (also called a valve lifter) sits between the camshaft lobe and the push-rod inside the engine block. Its job is to transfer the camshaft’s rotating motion into vertical movement, which opens and closes the engine valves in precise synchronization with the crankshaft. Each push-rod cam follower must maintain exact geometry and surface hardness to operate silently and efficiently while withstanding intense pressure and friction.
Location: Between camshaft and push-rod in the valve train
Function: Transfers camshaft motion to operate intake/exhaust valves
Replacement Interval: During engine rebuild or when camshaft shows wear
Symptoms of Wear: Valve noise, timing loss, poor performance
Over time, cam followers experience wear due to:
• Continuous metal-to-metal contact with the camshaft lobe
• Inadequate lubrication or oil contamination
• Heat cycling and surface fatigue
• Pitting or flattening of the contact surface
A worn cam follower can lead to:
• Valve train noise or ticking Inconsistent valve timing
• Reduced engine performance
• Accelerated camshaft wear
Replacing worn followers during engine rebuilds or camshaft service restores quiet operation, accurate valve timing, and protects the camshaft from further damage.
Replace the cam followers during any engine rebuild or camshaft replacement. They should also be renewed if valve train noise, irregular valve motion, or oil contamination is observed, or as a preventive measure during classic Porsche restorations and high-mileage servicing.
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Product Information
Push rod - cam follower. Maintain authentic Porsche performance with the Genuine Porsche 61610502803 Cam Follower. Designed for the classic Porsche 356 and 912 engines, this precision-machined component transfers the camshaft’s motion to the push-rods with flawless accuracy.
Sold each, 8 required per engine.
Fits:
Porsche 356 1950 - 1965 All
Porsche 912 1965 - 1969
Diagram ref no 7
Push-rod cam follower (also called a valve lifter) sits between the camshaft lobe and the push-rod inside the engine block. Its job is to transfer the camshaft’s rotating motion into vertical movement, which opens and closes the engine valves in precise synchronization with the crankshaft. Each push-rod cam follower must maintain exact geometry and surface hardness to operate silently and efficiently while withstanding intense pressure and friction.
Location: Between camshaft and push-rod in the valve train
Function: Transfers camshaft motion to operate intake/exhaust valves
Replacement Interval: During engine rebuild or when camshaft shows wear
Symptoms of Wear: Valve noise, timing loss, poor performance
Over time, cam followers experience wear due to:
• Continuous metal-to-metal contact with the camshaft lobe
• Inadequate lubrication or oil contamination
• Heat cycling and surface fatigue
• Pitting or flattening of the contact surface
A worn cam follower can lead to:
• Valve train noise or ticking Inconsistent valve timing
• Reduced engine performance
• Accelerated camshaft wear
Replacing worn followers during engine rebuilds or camshaft service restores quiet operation, accurate valve timing, and protects the camshaft from further damage.
Replace the cam followers during any engine rebuild or camshaft replacement. They should also be renewed if valve train noise, irregular valve motion, or oil contamination is observed, or as a preventive measure during classic Porsche restorations and high-mileage servicing.
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61610502803
61610502803
61610502802
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Vehicle Group
Vehicle Group
- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 356 1950-55
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63
- Porsche 356C 1963-65
- Porsche 912E 4CYL 1976
Price: €94.82 inc. VAT
Orderable - 14 to 28 Days
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12 Month Warranty
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61610502803/1
Product Information
Cam Follower is a precision replacement part for the original Porsche cam-follower used in older 4-cylinder engines. It is intended to operate smoothly under valve train motion, providing reliable contact between camshaft and push-rod mechanism.
Sold each, 8 required per engine.
Fits:
Porsche 356 - All
Porsche 912
Diagram ref no 7
A cam follower is a small, hardened component that rides on a camshaft lobe and transfers the cam’s motion to the push-rod, lifter, or other valve train elements. In this application, the push-rod cam follower converts the rotating cam profile into linear motion, ensuring that valves open and close correctly. It must withstand high contact stresses, rotational friction, and lubrication demands while maintaining precise geometry.
Location: Engine top / valve train region, between camshaft and push-rod or lifter assembly.
Fits: Porsche 356 series and 912 engines (all years) that use push-rod overhead valve (OHV) layout.
Quantity: Typically 8 are used per engine (one per valve) in many Porsche 356 / 912 configurations.
Over time, cam followers wear, develop surface fatigue, or lose hardness, which can alter their contact profile. A worn cam follower leads to imprecise valve lift, increased wear of the cam lobe, noise in the valve train, reduced performance, and in extreme cases, damage to cam lobes or push-rods. Because the cam follower is a critical interface in the valvetrain, any deviation from correct shape or surface quality can lead to less efficient engine operation or failures.
When to replace:
• During an engine rebuild, especially whenever the camshaft or valve components (push-rods, lifters) are serviced or replaced.
• When valve train noise or knocking develops, which may hint at excessive follower wear or clearances.
• If you measure wear on the cam lobes or get unusually fast wear on the valves, replace the followers proactively.
• For preventive maintenance in classic Porsche engines, especially high-mileage or restored vehicles, replacing cam followers helps ensure longevity of the camshaft itself.
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61610502803
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Product Information
Push rod - cam follower. Cam Follower is a precision replacement part for the original Porsche cam-follower used in older 4-cylinder engines. It is intended to operate smoothly under valve train motion, providing reliable contact between camshaft and push-rod mechanism.
Sold each, 8 required per engine.
Fits:
Porsche 356 - All
Porsche 912
Diagram ref no 7
A cam follower is a small, hardened component that rides on a camshaft lobe and transfers the cam’s motion to the push-rod, lifter, or other valve train elements. In this application, the push-rod cam follower converts the rotating cam profile into linear motion, ensuring that valves open and close correctly. It must withstand high contact stresses, rotational friction, and lubrication demands while maintaining precise geometry.
Location: Engine top / valve train region, between camshaft and push-rod or lifter assembly.
Fits: Porsche 356 series and 912 engines (all years) that use push-rod overhead valve (OHV) layout.
Quantity: Typically 8 are used per engine (one per valve) in many Porsche 356 / 912 configurations.
Over time, cam followers wear, develop surface fatigue, or lose hardness, which can alter their contact profile. A worn cam follower leads to imprecise valve lift, increased wear of the cam lobe, noise in the valve train, reduced performance, and in extreme cases, damage to cam lobes or push-rods. Because the cam follower is a critical interface in the valvetrain, any deviation from correct shape or surface quality can lead to less efficient engine operation or failures.
When to replace:
• During an engine rebuild, especially whenever the camshaft or valve components (push-rods, lifters) are serviced or replaced.
• When valve train noise or knocking develops, which may hint at excessive follower wear or clearances.
• If you measure wear on the cam lobes or get unusually fast wear on the valves, replace the followers proactively.
• For preventive maintenance in classic Porsche engines, especially high-mileage or restored vehicles, replacing cam followers helps ensure longevity of the camshaft itself.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
61610502803
61610502803
61610502802
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Vehicle Group
Vehicle Group
- Porsche 911 1965-1968 2.0L / 912 SWB (F)
- Porsche 356 1950-55
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
- Porsche 356B 1959-63
- Porsche 356C 1963-65
- Porsche 912E 4CYL 1976
Price: €70.20 inc. VAT
Orderable - 28 to 42 Days
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12 Month Warranty
Worldwide Delivery
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About Camshaft covers / Gaskets
Camshaft Covers & Gaskets – Engine Protection and Leak Prevention for Porsche Engines
Camshaft covers and gaskets play a vital role in sealing and protecting your Porsche’s engine. The camshaft cover (often called a rocker cover or valve cover) encloses the top of the engine, shielding internal components like the camshaft, valves, and timing chain from debris, oil loss, and contaminants. The gasket provides an airtight seal between the cover and cylinder head, preventing oil leaks and maintaining proper engine lubrication.
At Design911, we supply a wide range of genuine and high-quality camshaft covers and gaskets for numerous Porsche models such as 356, 924, 944, 928, 911, Boxster, Cayman, Cayenne, Macan, and Panamera models. Each component is engineered for a perfect fit and superior durability, ensuring long-lasting sealing and protection for high-performance Porsche engines.
What Do Camshaft Covers & Gaskets Do?
These components are essential for engine integrity and performance. Their functions include:
Sealing the camshaft area to prevent oil leaks and contamination. Protecting internal components from dust, dirt, and debris. Maintaining crankcase pressure balance for efficient engine operation. Reducing oil consumption and ensuring consistent lubrication.Proper sealing is critical for preventing oil leaks that can affect engine performance or damage ignition components.
Why Do Camshaft Covers & Gaskets Fail?
Camshaft covers and gaskets are subjected to extreme heat,
vibration, and pressure, which can cause material fatigue and degradation over
time. Common causes of failure include:
- Heat
cycling causing gasket hardening and cracking.
- Oil
contamination breaking down gasket material.
- Warped
or corroded covers reducing sealing effectiveness.
- Improper
installation or overtightening of bolts.
- Age-related wear and long service intervals.
Signs of failure include visible oil leaks, burning oil smell, engine misfires, or oil residue around the camshaft cover area.
Why Replace Camshaft Covers & Gaskets?
Replacing damaged or leaking camshaft covers and gaskets ensures proper sealing, protects internal components, and prevents oil loss. Neglecting these parts can lead to oil contamination, engine misfires, or even long-term engine damage.
Benefits of replacement include:
- Eliminates oil leaks and residue buildup.
- Prevents damage to ignition coils and spark plugs.
- Improves engine performance and longevity.
- Ensures clean, efficient lubrication with manufacturer-quality sealing.
All components available at Design911 are crafted from high-grade aluminium, composite, or reinforced rubber materials, ensuring superior sealing performance and heat resistance for long-term reliability.
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