1978 AMC Matador Engine Parts
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If you’re looking for an original Engine Parts replacement for a 1978 AMC Matador, you can search through our selection below. You’ll also find aftermarket and OEM Engine Parts to meet your needs.
Essential 1978 AMC Matador Engine Parts
Sealed Power – Push Rod (Part No.RP-3212R)
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- Professional racing rods
- 1-Piece forged end rods
- Hardened for guide plate compatibility
- Centerless ground to guarantee concentricity
- Black oxide coated for corrosion protection
- Part numbers are laser etched on each pushrod for positive ID
Felpro – REAR MAIN BEARING SEAL SET (Part No.BS 40612)
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$25.99
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- Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
- Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
- Engineered and manufactured specifically for repair applications
- Unsurpassed quality you can trust
- Validated for fit, form, and function
Dorman – Rubber Freeze Plug – Size Range: 7/8" – 1" – Metric Range: 22mm – 25mm – Nominal Size: 7/8" (Part No.02609)
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Rubber Freeze Plug – Size Range: 7/8" – 1" – Metric Range: 22mm – 25mm – Nominal Size: 7/8"
Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.8266 PT-1)
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- Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
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- Unsurpassed quality you can trust
Felpro – Intake and Exhaust Manifolds Combination Gasket (Part No.MS 9982)
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Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust
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- DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
- SEALING TECHNOLOGIES — Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
- ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are designed, reviewed, validated and approved by Fel-Pro engineers through rigorous research and development
- REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
- EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
Sealed Power – Engine Connecting Rod Bearing (Part No.3310CPA 20)
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- Steel-backed bronze alloy lining with overplate
- Popular for fatigue resistance & strength
- Provides conformability required for older apps
- Our standard material is comparable to competitors performance bearing
- Note – This material offers less resistance to wear & corrosion than other materials.
- Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
Imperial – Econo-Kool® Engine Oil Cooler (Part No.240459)
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- Imperial Econo-Kool« engine oil cooler kit
- Size: 3/4″ x 7-1/2″ x 12-1/2″
- Light-duty applications
- All except Chevrolet V8 applications
- Size: 3/4 in. x 7-1/2 in. x 12-1/2 in.
- Light duty applications
- All except Chevrolet V8 applications
- Lightweight construction with high-efficiency turbulators
Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1401M)
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Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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- Steel-backed Babbitt lining material
- Used in automotive and high-performance
- Babbitt is designed to perform under extreme loads w/o damaging other engine parts
- Babbitt is more environmentally friendly than other material
- ISO & QS certified manufacturing
Melling – Stock Replacement Oil Pump Screen (Part No.81-AS4)
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A new Melling pick-up tube/oil screen assembly provides the lubrication oil as well as protection for your oil pump from materials that find their way into the engine oil supply system. Contaminates enter your oil system via engine ware, extended time between oil changes and other internal engine sources. These contaminates can interfere with the proper oil flow and pressure spring functions resulting in engine damage and/or failure. Melling suggests that a new properly installed oil pump pick-up tube/screen be a part of every oil pump installation. Several Melling oil pump applications are offered with an oil screen included.
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- Manufactured from high quality durable materials for long wear
- Precision engineering protects the engine from dirt and contaminants
- Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
- Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications
National – Engine Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve (Part No.88179)
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National has built a reputation as one of the most respected names in the industry. We have offered premium sealing solutions for more than 75 years. Our design team keeps pace with the industry and provides advanced solutions for today’s vehicles.
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- Made of stainless steel
- Designed to prevent timing cover seal leaks
- Takes up gaps caused by worn-out harmonic balancer shafts
Dorman – Steel Cup Expansion Plug 1-1/2 In., Height 0.480 (sold by each) (Part No.555-028)
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This engine expansion plug is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.
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- Direct replacement – this engine expansion plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
- Ideal solution – this plug is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
- Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
- Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
Sealed Power – Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set (Part No.4289M)
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Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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- Steel-backed bronze alloy lining with overplate
- Popular for fatigue resistance & strength – provides conformability required for older applications
- State-of-the-art manufacturing
- Exacting tolerances
- Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
Felpro – Engine Gasket Set (Part No.KS 2001)
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$71.99
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- Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
- Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
- Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
- Unsurpassed quality you can trust
- Includes all parts needed to complete the repair
Sealed Power – Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper (Part No.VK-115)
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Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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- Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
- Uses leading edge materials
- State-of-the-art manufacturing
- Exacting tolerances
- Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
Felpro – Engine Timing Cover Gasket Set (Part No.TCS 45003)
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Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust
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- Timing cover set includes gaskets and seals necessary for timing chain/belt replacement job
- Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
- Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
- Unsurpassed quality you can trust
- Validated for fit, form, and function
PowerBond – Premium OEM Replacement Harmonic Balancer; 171mm Diameter (Part No.PB1483N)
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For use on the most popular passenger car, light commercial and four-wheel drive applications, Dayco harmonic balancers use special rubber compounds to dampen and remove engine harmonics and add to engine performance. Manufactured using a premium ductile iron casting and injection bonded dampening rubber, Dayco harmonic balancers offer engine builders and technicians the highest quality replacement to standard OEM balancers, which are typically made with press inserted dampening rubber. Dayco balancers utilize both inserted and pressure-bonded rubber to provide superior bonding strength between the inner and outer balancer rings, helping minimize spin and dislocation.
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- Designed as premium OEM replacement balancers for serpentine and V-belt drives
- Manufactured with ductile iron casting and injection bonded dampening rubber
- Engineered to offer superior bonding strength between the balancer rings
Carquest Premium – Engine Oil Filler Cap: 10066, Twist-Lock, Direct Fit, Provides Tight Seal, 1 Pack (Part No.10066)
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Manufactured from high quality components by an OE Supplier. Proper fit and sealing prevents oil loss. Designed to OEM specifications. High quality finish is designed to compliment the engine compartment appearance.
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- Provides proper seal to ensure leak prevention
- Stops engine blow by
- High quality construction
- Meets all OEM specifications
Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.HS 8266 PT-4)
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- SEALING TECHNOLOGIES – Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
- STRONG AND DURABLE – Features graphite or reinforced fiber facing material and steel armor for strength and durability
- DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
Anchor – Engine Mount: Front Left, Front Right, 1 Piece (Part No.2351)
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The purpose of the mount is to support the engine and transmission on the chassis and dampen vibration and noise from reverberating to the rest of the vehicle. Engine and Transmission Mounts are engineered and manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications using the latest CAD/CAM engineering process to ensure superior quality, form, fit and function. Only premium quality materials are used in the manufacturing process to guarantee precise performance and maximum durability. Applicable to Applicable to AMC 67-79; JEEP 72-93;. Please verify your application.
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- MAXIMUM LIFE & PERFORMANCE: Both natural and SBR (Styrene Butadiene) rubber provide good abrasion resistance and aging stability to ensure maximum life and performance.
- MEETS OR EXCEEDS DUROMETER MEASUREMENTS: All rubber material is manufactured to specific Durometer (hardness) measurements based on the vehicle’s application requirements.
- HARDENED STEEL FASTENERS: All fasteners are made of hardened steel with heat treated Grade #5 bolts.
- SUPERIOR BOND: A special Chemlock® bonding agent is used to ensure a superior rubber-to-metal bond.
- HYDRAULIC MOUNT DESIGN: Hydraulic Mounts (applicable where OE) are designed for most front wheel drive vehicles because transverse drive train mounting.
- For Years: 1967-1993
- Weight approx: 2 Lbs
- PART GROUP: 2351, 2351
Spectre – Valve Cover (Part No.5245)
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Available in various sizes, heights, and finishes, Spectre offers a wide variety of high performance valve covers designed to easily replace your stock covers. Designed for 1964-1980 AMC/Jeep 6 cylinder engines, this valve cover features a triple chrome-plated finish. This standard height cover is baffled to provide optimum function. With show quality construction and a sealing edge designed for an ideal fit, our valve covers are engineered to look great for applications ranging from custom builds to replacing stock equipment.
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- Designed for 1964-1980 AMC/Jeep 6 cylinder engines
- Baffled for breather system compatibility
- Triple chrome-plated finish
- Stock height
- Will not fit vehicles with OEM plastic covers
Felpro – VALVE COVER GASKET SET (Part No.VS 50258 C)
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Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust
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- DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
- ENGINEERED TO PERFORM — Proprietary cork-rubber formulation
- SUPERIOR SEAL — Highly conformable to accommodate for the imperfect sealing surfaces
- EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
- REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
Cloyes Gear – Engine Timing Crankshaft Sprocket (Part No.S355)
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Along with the timing chain, tensioners, and guides, sprockets are an integral component within the timing system. Timing gears and sprockets are available as part of complete timing kits as well as for individual purchase and installation
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- Featuring precision-tooled or machined tooth form and precision-machined bore for true fit, timing chain sprockets offer reliability and dependability for engine rebuilds and typical replacement jobs
- Recommended that the chain tensioner(s), sprocket(s), and guide(s) also be replaced when the chain is replaced, as these components play a vital role in system stability and accurate timing
- CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials
- Each part is extensively tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance
- Refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information
Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Pivot (Part No.MR-1909)
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- Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
- Uses leading edge materials
- State-of-the-art manufacturing
- Exacting tolerances
- Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
Felpro – Engine Gasket Set (Part No.FS 8211 PT-4)
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Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust
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- PROPRIETARY COATING — Nonstick anti-friction coating seals small surface scratches and imperfections
- SEALING TECHNOLOGIES — Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
- NO RETORQUE DESIGN — Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
- STRONG AND DURABLE — Features graphite or reinforced fiber facing material and steel armor for strength and durability
- DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99179)
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- Designed to repair damaged, grooved or worn shafts
- Durable stainless steel construction for corrosion-free sealing surface that surpasses most original shaft specifications
- Ideal for a shaft where indications of seal wear, such as tracks or grooves have developed
- Ultra-thin construction (0.01/0.25mm wall thickness) allows original seal size to be used with minimal additional lip loading
- Easy to install with removable flange and installation tool
- Installation tool reduces sleeve distortion and allows for installation without removal from the shaft
Felpro – Engine Timing Cover Repair Sleeve (Part No.16210)
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- Engine$aver Hardware cost-saving application
- Repairs worn sealing surfaces to assure a leak free repair
- Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
- Engineered and manufactured specifically for repair applications
- Unsurpassed quality you can trust
- Validated for fit, form, and function
- Validated for fit, form, and function
Felpro – Engine Valve Stem Oil Seal Set (Part No.SS 70530)
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Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust
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- RIGHT TYPE — Valve stem seals designs are application-specific for the repair occasion using either deflector (umbrella) seals, O-ring style or positive seals
- QUALITY MATERIALS — Each valve stem seal features materials based on the specific application for your vehicle repair
- ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are reviewed, validated and approved by Fel-Pro engineers through rigorous research, development and testing
- INSTALLATION AID — Installation tool included to protect inner lip of seal from damage during seal installation
- COVERAGE — Available for domestic and foreign nameplate vehicles
Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Kit (Part No.R-875)
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Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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- Complete rocker arm assembly
- 2 Arms
- 2 Pivots
- 1 Bridge
- 2 Arms
- Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
Popular 1978 AMC Matador Engine Parts Categories
1978 AMC Matador Engine Parts
You count on your 1978 AMC Matador to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Engine Parts. With 122 Engine Parts ranging in price from $1.99 to $553.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1978 AMC Matador.
Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Engine Parts brand, we stock 19 different brands like Sealed Power, Felpro, and Dorman. 1978 AMC Matador Engine Parts start as low as $1.99!
One of the best ways to find top quality OEM or aftermarket Engine Parts is by asking professionals. Short of that, you can shop with confidence thanks to our 335 extensive product reviews on 1978 AMC Matador Engine Parts. Some of the top-rated Engine Parts products we carry are Amc Brass Expansion Plug Kit, 5 Expansion Plugs, 2 Pipe Plugs with 2.5 stars and Econo-Kool® Engine Oil Cooler with 4.7 stars.
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Top-Rated Engine Parts Brands For Your 1978 AMC Matador
Trusted Engine Parts OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1978 AMC Matador running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Sealed Power, Felpro, Dorman, and even more.
Popular Carquest Premium Engine Parts
You’ll find popular Carquest Premium brand products across Engine Blocks. All are waiting to get your 1978 AMC Matador back on the road. Some of the top-rated Carquest Premium products in these categories are:
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Engine Oil Filler Cap: 10066, Twist-Lock, Direct Fit, Provides Tight Seal, 1 Pack
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Top-Rated Felpro Engine Parts
If Felpro are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock Felpro brand Engine Parts for your 1978 AMC Matador, and some of our most reviewed Felpro parts include:
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Oil Pan Gasket Set: PermaDry Molded Rubber, Includes Snap-Ups®, 5 Piece Set
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FAQs for 1978 AMC Matador Engine Parts
What are the most purchased Engine Parts for the 1978 AMC Matador?
Out of 122 Engine Parts for the 1978 AMC Matador, the most popular in our inventory are:
What are the top-rated 1978 AMC Matador Engine Parts?
Top-rated Engine Parts for your 1978 AMC Matador based on customer reviews/ratings are:
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Amc Brass Expansion Plug Kit, 5 Expansion Plugs, 2 Pipe Plugs
“Much better than the stock plugs, which were thin and easy to corrode. Good tight fit and no leaks or deformations.”
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Econo-Kool® Engine Oil Cooler
“Good price perfect fit had all the parts I needed good quality”
