1978 Volkswagen Beetle Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Keep Your 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in Top Shape with a Quality Valve Cover and Cylinder Head

When it comes to maintaining or upgrading your 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, choosing high-quality parts is crucial for ensuring your vehicle stays in top shape, whether you’re tackling a repair or enhancing performance. At Advance Auto Parts, we know how important it is to find the right Valve Cover and Cylinder Head for your Beetle. We currently carry a top Valve Cover and Cylinder Head in stock that is built to last. Whether you’re replacing a damaged Valve Cover and Cylinder Head or looking to upgrade, our selection for the 1978 Volkswagen Beetle ensures you’ll find exactly what you need to keep your vehicle looking and performing its best.

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And while you’re here, don’t forget to check out related part categories like Camshafts and Engine Gaskets and Seals to complete your upgrade or repair project. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re proud to offer the parts and expertise to keep your 1978 Volkswagen Beetle running smoothly and looking great.

Essential 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Victor Reinz – Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.02-37050-01)

Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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$260.99
Whether you are a professional technician or a skilled do-it-yourselfer, you need easy access to Victor Reinz quality at every level of the engine all in one box and without any surprises. Protective packaging, informative labels, and state-of-the art electronic cataloging, ensure you receive precisely the gaskets and seals needed for a successful, long-lasting repair.

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  • Choosing Victor Reinz assures getting OE quality parts in gaskets sets that have the coverage, contents, packaging and electronic cataloging to best meet the needs of the aftermarket.
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Victor Reinz – Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.02-37475-01)

Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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$226.99
Whether you are a professional technician or a skilled do-it-yourselfer, you need easy access to Victor Reinz quality at every level of the engine all in one box and without any surprises. Protective packaging, informative labels, and state-of-the art electronic cataloging, ensure you receive precisely the gaskets and seals needed for a successful, long-lasting repair.

Product Features:
  • Choosing Victor Reinz assures getting OE quality parts in gaskets sets that have the coverage, contents, packaging and electronic cataloging to best meet the needs of the aftermarket.
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Victor Reinz – Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.02-33838-01)

Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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$32.49
For secure, lasting macro and micro sealing, and protection against fuel, oil, water, and anti-freeze, Victor Reinz cylinder head gaskets deliver optimal service. Victor Reinz gaskets deliver OE proven strength and resistance to extreme temperatures and high-combustion pressures, and Victor Reinz engineers choose the most effective materials and designs from the global resources of Dana Incorporated.

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  • Choosing Victor Reinz assures getting OE quality parts in gaskets sets that have the coverage, contents, packaging and electronic cataloging to best meet the needs of the aftermarket.
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Felpro – PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.HS 26182 PT)

PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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$149.99
Fel-Pro gaskets are specifically designed for the repair environment to deliver a reliable seal on even the most troublesome applications. Designed for imperfect sealing surfaces and manufactured with proprietary materials, you can count on Fel-Pro for innovative sealing solutions for the real-world repair environment.

Product Features:
  • 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
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Victor Reinz – Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.02-34140-03)

Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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$114.99
Whether you are a professional technician or a skilled do-it-yourselfer, you need easy access to Victor Reinz quality at every level of the engine all in one box and without any surprises. Protective packaging, informative labels, and state-of-the art electronic cataloging, ensure you receive precisely the gaskets and seals needed for a successful, long-lasting repair.

Product Features:
  • Choosing Victor Reinz assures getting OE quality parts in gaskets sets that have the coverage, contents, packaging and electronic cataloging to best meet the needs of the aftermarket.
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Felpro – PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.HS 26455 PT)

PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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$132.99
Fel-Pro gaskets are specifically designed for the repair environment to deliver a reliable seal on even the most troublesome applications. Designed for imperfect sealing surfaces and manufactured with proprietary materials, you can count on Fel-Pro for innovative sealing solutions for the real-world repair environment.

Product Features:
  • 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
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Victor Reinz – Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.02-34140-02)

Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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$164.99
Whether you are a professional technician or a skilled do-it-yourselfer, you need easy access to Victor Reinz quality at every level of the engine all in one box and without any surprises. Protective packaging, informative labels, and state-of-the art electronic cataloging, ensure you receive precisely the gaskets and seals needed for a successful, long-lasting repair.

Product Features:
  • Choosing Victor Reinz assures getting OE quality parts in gaskets sets that have the coverage, contents, packaging and electronic cataloging to best meet the needs of the aftermarket.
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Felpro – PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.HS 26161 PT-1)

PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set

from

$116.99
Fel-Pro gaskets are specifically designed for the repair environment to deliver a reliable seal on even the most troublesome applications. Designed for imperfect sealing surfaces and manufactured with proprietary materials, you can count on Fel-Pro for innovative sealing solutions for the real-world repair environment.

Product Features:
  • 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
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Felpro – PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.HS 26388 PT)

PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set

from

$156.99
Fel-Pro gaskets are specifically designed for the repair environment to deliver a reliable seal on even the most troublesome applications. Designed for imperfect sealing surfaces and manufactured with proprietary materials, you can count on Fel-Pro for innovative sealing solutions for the real-world repair environment.

Product Features:
  • 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
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Victor Reinz – Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.02-31955-02)

Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set

from

$212.99
Whether you are a professional technician or a skilled do-it-yourselfer, you need easy access to Victor Reinz quality at every level of the engine all in one box and without any surprises. Protective packaging, informative labels, and state-of-the art electronic cataloging, ensure you receive precisely the gaskets and seals needed for a successful, long-lasting repair.

Product Features:
  • Choosing Victor Reinz assures getting OE quality parts in gaskets sets that have the coverage, contents, packaging and electronic cataloging to best meet the needs of the aftermarket.
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Most Popular Cylinder Head Gasket Set for 1978 Volkswagen Beetles

Enhance your 1978 Volkswagen Beetle with this popular Cylinder Head Gasket Set we have in stock, for $60.99.

Victor Reinz – Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.02-10808-01)

Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set

from

$60.99
Whether you are a professional technician or a skilled do-it-yourselfer, you need easy access to Victor Reinz quality at every level of the engine all in one box and without any surprises. Protective packaging, informative labels, and state-of-the art electronic cataloging, ensure you receive precisely the gaskets and seals needed for a successful, long-lasting repair.

Product Features:
  • Choosing Victor Reinz assures getting OE quality parts in gaskets sets that have the coverage, contents, packaging and electronic cataloging to best meet the needs of the aftermarket.
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FAQs for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

What’s the price range for 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads?

We currently have just one Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in stock: Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set and it costs $60.99.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for other Volkswagen Beetle model years?

Yes, we carry Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for 32 model years of Volkswagen Beetles between 1967 and 2019. The following model years are the most popular for Valve Cover and Cylinder Head purchases: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2010.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for any other 1978 Volkswagen models?

Yes. We stock Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for 1 other popular 1978 Volkswagen models. Some of the most popular are 1978 Rabbit Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads and 1978 Super Beetle Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads.

What types of Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads do you sell for my 1978 Volkswagen Beetle?

We currently have just 1 Valve Cover and Cylinder Head in stock for a 1978 Volkswagen Beetle, and as of 11/2/25, it is a Cylinder Head Gasket Set.

Can I get help with 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Valve Cover and Cylinder Head orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Volkswagen Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads and more.

What is your return policy for Volkswagen Beetle Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Volkswagen Beetle Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.