1978 Pontiac Catalina Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Essential 1978 Pontiac Catalina Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Dorman – Pipe Plug C.S. Square 1/4-18 Npt, Head Size 1/4 In. (sold by each) (Part No.090-067)

Pipe Plug C.S. Square 1/4-18 Npt, Head Size 1/4 In. (sold by each)

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$4.99
This engine cylinder head 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.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine cylinder head 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
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Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.HS 8264 PT-1)

Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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$52.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • NO RETORQUE DESIGN – Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Pivot (Part No.MR-1903)

Engine Rocker Arm Pivot

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$2.99
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.

Product Features:
  • Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
  • Uses leading edge materials
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Felpro – Engine Valve Cover Load Spreader Set (Part No.ES 72676)

Engine Valve Cover Load Spreader Set

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$34.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • 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
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Bridge (Part No.MR-1840)

Engine Rocker Arm Bridge

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$2.49
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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Sealed Power – Engine Push Rod (Part No.RP-3180)

Engine Push Rod

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$2.99
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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Sealed Power – Engine Push Rod (Part No.RP-3028)

Engine Push Rod

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$2.49
Sealed Power« Vintage components provide coverage for applications over 35 years old, restoring classics with like new performance. Leading edge materials, ISO & QS certified manufacturing ensures performance and longevity for treasured engine rebuilds.
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Edelbrock – Signature Series Valve Covers: Oldsmobile 350-455 V8, 1968-90, Chrome Steel (Part No.4485)

Signature Series Valve Covers: Oldsmobile 350-455 V8, 1968-90, Chrome Steel

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$82.99
The Edelbrock #4485 Signature Series Valve Covers are designed for Oldsmobile 350-455 V8 (fits 5- and 10-hole heads) applications. Engineered for function and styled for great looks, Signature Series valve covers have stock-style breather baffles that prevent oil passage to the PCV valve. These quality valve covers accept all emissions equipment, including PCV valve holes. Rubber grommets for the breather and PCV valve holes are included. Matching breathers sold separately.

Product Features:
  • Oldsmobile 350-455 V8, 1968-90
  • Short
  • Chrome Steel
  • Set Of Two
  • Rubber Grommets For Breather
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Mr. Gasket – Aluminum Valve Cover (Part No.6854)

Aluminum Valve Cover

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$179.99
High quality valve covers that help you solve rocker clearance issues. Great for when you just can’t seem to stop those thin steel ones from leaking oil. Good for high performance street, drag and oval track racing. They feature an extended sealing lip to positively locate and secure the gasket and stop it from moving to eliminate oil leaks. These Mr. Gasket covers are precision die cast for light weight and a perfect fit.

Product Features:
  • Fits small block Chevy engines
  • Polished cast aluminum construction
  • Tall design cover for added rocker clearance
  • Sold as a pair
  • Stops Gasket From Moving
  • A Perfect Fit
  • Beautifully Polished To A High Luster
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper (Part No.VK-115)

Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper

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$0.43
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.

Product Features:
  • Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
  • Uses leading edge materials
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Competition Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs (Part No.1075)

Ultra Seal: Competition Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs

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$94.99
Mr. Gasket competition screw-in rocker arm studs are manufactured from heat treated black oxide coated Grade 8 steel. Ideal for high performance street and race applications.

Product Features:
  • Black Oxide Coated Grade 8 Steel
  • Kit Contains 16 Studs
  • Easy To Install
  • Heat Treated Steel
  • Prevents Stud Flexing
  • Black Plated Finish
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ARP Auto Racing – ARP Rocker Arm Stud Kit (Part No.234-7201)

ARP Rocker Arm Stud Kit

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$99.99
ARP rocker studs are concentric within .005″, extra-large radius base offers greater resistance to flex. Note: To be used ONLY with ARP’s patented Perma-Loc adjusters. Made of 8740 chrome moly forgings and heat-treated to 180,000 PSI. Tip ground flush for optimum adjuster seating.

Product Features:
  • 7/16″-14 Thread Size(s)
  • .700″ Thread Length
  • 8740 Chromoly
  • 1.75″ Effective Stud Length
  • Set of 16
  • .800″ Adjuster Thread Depth
  • 3/8″-24 Shank Diameter and Thread
  • 3/8″ Typical Small Block Application
  • Black Oxide
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Edelbrock – Valve Seat for Pontiac heads with 1.66" Valves (Part No.9714)

Valve Seat for Pontiac heads with 1.66" Valves

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$24.99
Product Features:
  • 1.66 in.
  • Ductile Iron Material
  • Exhaust
  • Sold Individually
  • Made In The USA
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Edelbrock – Valve Seat for S/B Chevy heads with 1.60" Valves (Part No.9710)

Valve Seat for S/B Chevy heads with 1.60" Valves

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$18.99
Product Features:
  • Valve Seats
  • Performer Series
  • 50-State Street Legal
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Dorman – Steel Cup Expansion Plug 1-1/2 In., Height 0.480 (sold by each) (Part No.555-028)

Steel Cup Expansion Plug 1-1/2 In., Height 0.480 (sold by each)

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$2.29
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.

Product Features:
  • 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
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Dorman – Rubber Expansion Plug 1-1/2 In. – Size Range 1-1/2 In. – 1-5/8 In. (sold by each) (Part No.570-009)

Rubber Expansion Plug 1-1/2 In. - Size Range 1-1/2 In. - 1-5/8 In. (sold by each)

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$8.49
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.

Product Features:
  • 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
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Edelbrock – E-Tec-200 Small-Block Chevy Cylinder Head Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam (Part No.60989)

E-Tec-200 Small-Block Chevy Cylinder Head Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam

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$891.99
Product Features:
  • 64cc combustion chamber with 200cc intake runner
  • 2.02 in. intake and 1.60 in. exhaust valves
  • Flat Tappet Camshaft Type
  • Exhaust And Intake 45 Degree Seat Angle
  • Sold as one complete head
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Edelbrock – Performer Pontiac Cylinder Head 72cc Hydraulic Roller Camshaft (Part No.60575)

Performer Pontiac Cylinder Head 72cc Hydraulic Roller Camshaft

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$1338.99
The Edelbrock #60575 Performer cylinder head is designed for outstanding performance gains in 1962-79 389-455 c.i.d. Pontiac engines. The Edelbrock #60575 Performer cylinder head is 50-state emissions legal for 1965-79 vehicles. They feature 87cc combusti

Product Features:
  • Complete Single For Hydraulic Roller
  • 87cc Combustion Chamber Volume
  • 215cc Intake/175cc Exhaust Runner Volume
  • 2.11 in. Intake/1.66 in. Exhaust Valve Diameter
  • 0.625 in. Deck Thickness
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Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9736)

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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$89.99
Product Features:
  • Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5797, 5845, 5712
  • Use W/ Locks Part #9611
  • 1.50 in. Outside Diameter
  • Steel Material
  • Black Oxide Finish
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm (Part No.R-856A)

Engine Rocker Arm

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$2.99
Sealed Power« Vintage components provide coverage for applications over 35 years old, restoring classics with like new performance. Leading edge materials, ISO & QS certified manufacturing ensures performance and longevity for treasured engine rebuilds.
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Kit (Part No.R-1032)

Engine Rocker Arm Kit

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$6.49
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.

Product Features:
  • Complete rocker arm assembly
  • 1 Arm
  • 1 Ball
  • 1 Nut
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Lifter (Part No.HT-2104)

Engine Valve Lifter

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$15.79
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.

Product Features:
  • Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
  • Uses leading edge materials
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Lifter (Part No.HT-951)

Engine Valve Lifter

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$9.79
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.

Product Features:
  • Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
  • Uses leading edge materials
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Lifter (Part No.HT-969)

Engine Valve Lifter

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$8.49
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.

Product Features:
  • Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
  • Uses leading edge materials
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Head Gasket (Part No.5788G)

Ultra Seal: Head Gasket

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$75.99
Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal Head Gaskets are a five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction. The graphite core has excellent thermoconductivity (transfers heat) away from hot spots in head preventing gasket burn-out. They provide excellent stability, compressibility and high temperature endurance. A high temperature silicone coating ensures sealing of engine fluids. Compatible with cast iron or aluminum heads, they will not brinell (indent) aluminum cylinder heads. Suitable for high performance street, drag race and oval track use. Sold individually.brbrGasket Bore 4.230 inch, Compressed thickness 0.038 inch

Product Features:
  • Five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction
  • Graphite core has excellent thermo-conductivity-transfers heat away from hot spots in head preventing gasket burn-out
  • Provides excellent stability, compressibility and high temperature endurance
  • Coated with high temperature silicone to ensure sealing of engine fluids
  • Will not brinell (indent) aluminum cylinder heads
  • For high performance street, drag race and oval track use
  • Compatible w/High Octane Fuel
  • Compatible With Exotic Fuel
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Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.8264 PT-1)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$23.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • PermaTorque head gaskets meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Built to exceed all original equipment specifications
  • Provides the robust seal needed to contain peak combustion pressures and temperatures
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
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Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.8723 PT-1)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$25.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
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Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.8518 PT)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$18.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • PermaTorque head gaskets meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
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1978 Pontiac Catalina Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Pontiac Catalina. Maybe you just need a couple of Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 33 different Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads in our inventory ranging from $0.43 to $1,338.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1978 Pontiac Catalina running smoothly.

Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads are only as good as their brand. We stock 5 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1978 Pontiac Catalina. Sealed Power, Dorman, and Felpro are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for your 1978 Pontiac Catalina, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads to keep your 1978 Pontiac Catalina rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads Brands To Make Your 1978 Pontiac Catalina Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 Pontiac Catalina demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your Catalina the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads brands and parts.

Popular Felpro Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

We carry Felpro parts in our stock across Cylinder Head Gaskets categories, plus more. For a 1978 Pontiac Catalina, our most popular Felpro Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads include:
Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts
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Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts
Cylinder Head Gaskets

Top 1978 Pontiac Catalina Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads from Sealed Power

Sealed Power products are another trusted brand when it comes to Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for your 1978 Pontiac Catalina. Popular Sealed Power parts include:
Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper
from $0.43
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Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper
Engine Valve Locks
Engine Valve Lifter
from $9.79
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Engine Valve Lifter
Engine Valve Lifters
Engine Rocker Arm Pivot
from $2.99
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Engine Rocker Arm Pivot
Engine Rocker Arm Pivots

FAQs for 1978 Pontiac Catalina Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

What are the most purchased Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1978 Pontiac Catalina?

Out of 33 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1978 Pontiac Catalina, the most popular in our inventory are:
Engine Valve Lifter
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Engine Valve Lifter
Engine Valve Lifters
Rubber Expansion Plug 1-1/2 In. - Size Range 1-1/2 In. - 1-5/8 In. (sold by each)
from $8.49
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Rubber Expansion Plug 1-1/2 In. – Size Range 1-1/2 In. – 1-5/8 In. (sold by each)
Rocker Arm Shaft Plugs
Engine Push Rod
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Engine Push Rod
Push Rods