1978 Volkswagen Dasher Engine Parts

Essential 1978 Volkswagen Dasher Engine Parts

Carquest Premium – Engine Oil Filler Cap: 10079, Twist-Lock, Direct Fit, Provides Tight Seal, 1 Pack (Part No.10079)

Engine Oil Filler Cap: 10079, Twist-Lock, Direct Fit, Provides Tight Seal, 1 Pack

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$8.29
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.

Product Features:
  • Provides proper seal to ensure leak prevention
  • Stops engine blow by
  • High quality construction
  • Meets all OEM specifications
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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99333)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$54.99
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.

Product Features:
  • 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
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Felpro – Auxiliary Shaft Seal Set (Part No.TCS 45288)

Auxiliary Shaft Seal Set

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$11.29
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
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form and function
  • Each Fel-Pro gasket, no matter how small, is engineered to exacting standards with proprietary design, engineering and manufacturing processes
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Laengerer & Reich – Engine Gasket Set (Part No.A800034456ELR)

Engine Gasket Set

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$94.84
Engine Gasket Set

ContiTech – Premium Timing Belt (Part No.A500025610CON)

Premium Timing Belt

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$16.54
The ContiTech Timing Belt meets or exceeds the manufacturer s specifications for durability, fit and quality. The ContiTech Synchrobelt timing belt is resistant to high temperatures, oil resistant, provides low noise and reliable operation.

Product Features:
  • OE-Equivalent and a direct fit application.
  • Precision molded teeth.
  • Low noise operation.
  • Resistant to high temperatures.
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Elring – Elring Camshaft Seal (Part No.A808054506ELR)

Elring Camshaft Seal

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$11.36
All-around safety and reliability: Elring oil seals are manufactured for a wide range of applications. Whether they are installed in camshafts, crankshafts or axles, the high-precision seals are guaranteed to offer outstanding performance. Elring oil seals are made from tailor-made elastomer compounds to ensure excellent functionality and a long service life. They are available in various sizes and are supplied with detailed installation instructions.

Product Features:
  • Premium-quality materials such as FPM, ACM and PTFE for superior operational reliability
  • Various designs specifically adapted to the area of application ensure excellent functionality and performance
  • High-performance FPM guarantees optimum leak tightness
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Beck/Arnley – Water Pump Gasket (Part No.039-0033)

Water Pump Gasket

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$2.49
Beck/Arnley parts meet foreign nameplate OE specifications for form, fit and function. Our product specialists work with a network of global sourcing partners so you can install the right part with confidence.

Product Features:
  • Matches OE form, fit and function
  • Made from premium materials for durability
  • Designed for underhood conditions
  • Packaged in clear plastic for easy visibility and identification of all components
  • Application specific for this vehicle
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Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.8845 PT)

Cylinder Head Gasket

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$33.99
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
  • 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 – CAMSHAFT FRONT SEAL SET (Part No.TCS 45357)

CAMSHAFT FRONT SEAL SET

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$10.79
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
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form and function
  • Each Fel-Pro gasket, no matter how small, is engineered to exacting standards with proprietary design, engineering and manufacturing processes
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Anchor – Engine Mount: Front Left, Front Right, 1 Piece (Part No.2421)

Engine Mount: Front Left, Front Right, 1 Piece

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$9.99
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 AUDI 73-90; VW 74-10;. Please verify your application.

Product Features:
  • 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: 1973-2010
  • Weight approx: 1 Lbs
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Febi – Head Bolt Washer (Part No.A307028305FEB)

Head Bolt Washer

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$1.01
Head Bolt Washer

Glyco – Main Bearing Set (Part No.A2010188744GLY)

Main Bearing Set

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$59.69
Glyco advanced engine bearing technologies withstand heavy loads and cope with the increasingly challenging conditions of modern, environmentally-friendly engines. Glyco is the world’s largest manufacturer of OE-quality bearings. Every year, our engine bearings are fitted on more than 10 million engines around the world – from small bore engines to heavy-duty commercial vehicles and stationary engines. Driven by the need to reduce CO2 emissions, today’s engines extract more power from less fuel. Due to the increased temperature and load, conventional bearings struggle to cope. Thanks to over 100 years of innovation, Glyco provides bearings with advanced metallurgy that can withstand these challenges. Federal-Mogul invented Glyco Sputter Bearings with twice the service life of conventional bearings. Glyco developed G-188, the first intelligent bearing material, and were also first to launch a full lead-free material portfolio. Recent innovations include the highly durable Glyco IROX bearing shells, which address the challenges of hybrid, stop-start and downsized engines.

Product Features:
  • Original Equipment Quality
  • Excellent wear resistance
  • Low propensity to seize
  • Reduction in Friction
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Victor Reinz – Engine Crankshaft Seal (Part No.81-19299-10)

Engine Crankshaft Seal

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$2.99
With Victor Reinz gaskets, you can be sure you are getting sealing solutions that deliver OE quality gasket technology and engineering. That is because Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier and the trusted choice of manufacturers the world over, offering broad coverage for foreign and domestic cars and trucks. In Victor Reinz gasket sets, you get the right combination of components needed for fast, long-lasting repairs.

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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Dorman – Rubber Expansion Plug 1-3/8 In. – Size Range 1-3/8 In. – 1-1/2 In. (sold by each) (Part No.570-008)

Rubber Expansion Plug 1-3/8 In. - Size Range 1-3/8 In. - 1-1/2 In. (sold by each)

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$3.99
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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Felpro – Semi-Circular Plug (Part No.CP 75002)

Semi-Circular Plug

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$1.99
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:
  • 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
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Imperial – Econo-Kool® Engine Oil Cooler (Part No.240459)

Econo-Kool® Engine Oil Cooler

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$141.99
Product Features:
  • 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
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GMB – Timing Belt Tensioner (Part No.A5030112000GMB)

Timing Belt Tensioner

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$27.45
The GMB Timing Belt Tensioner is a direct fit OEM replacement that contains the same high quality craftsmanship and materials as the original equipment it replaces.

Product Features:
  • OE-Equivalent and a direct fit application
  • High quality sealed precision bearing assembly
  • OE specified pulley
  • Durable long life performance
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AE – Federal Mogul Exhaust Valve (Part No.A405026097AE)

Federal Mogul Exhaust Valve

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$17.87
The AE range of high quality valve-train components includes application-specific valves, design and manufactured to OE standards. The top-engine environment is increasingly hostile, due to turbocharging and other techniques for CO2 reduction. Only components that employ OE design expertise, with the latest advanced materials and manufacturing quality, can provide the performance and durability that professional engine technicians demand. Valves are subjected to some of the highest stresses and temperatures in the engine, yet not only must they survive, they must also continue to seal perfectly. As a top-engine expert with a long heritage of innovation, AE provides the answer with high-precision designs. The choice of material is so critical that some AE valves, known as bi-metallic valves, are made from two materials, with the head optimized for strength and temperature resistance and the stem optimized to resist wear.

Product Features:
  • OE Quality
  • Optimized for strength
  • High temperature strength
  • Stem optimized to resist wear
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Febi – Freeze Plug (Part No.A1030322873FEB)

Freeze Plug

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$1.81
Freeze Plug

Felpro – Oil Pan Gasket Set: Cork-Rubber, 1 Piece Set (Part No.OS 20101 C)

Oil Pan Gasket Set: Cork-Rubber, 1 Piece Set

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$22.49
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
  • 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
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Victor Reinz – Cork Rubber Valve Cover Gasket Set: Direct Fit, 3 Pieces (Part No.15-12947-02)

Cork Rubber Valve Cover Gasket Set: Direct Fit, 3 Pieces

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$10.29
Oil drops on the driveway are a distant memory thanks to sophisticated engine valve cover and gasket designs. Victor Reinz is at the forefront of engineering the latest sealing technology. Although the primary task of valve cover gaskets is to seal oil and oil spray, they must withstand high temperatures brought on by nearby exhaust manifolds, exhaust crossovers in the cylinder heads, and EGR systems. Victor Reinz valve cover gaskets deliver the quality materials you demand. Where appropriate, Victor Reinz valve cover gaskets are designed with compression limiters to prevent over-torquing, splitting, or the need to retorque.

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.
  • Meets or exceeds OE specifications
  • Superior material quality for older engines that are designed for conventional gaskets.
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Victor Reinz – Engine Valve Stem Oil Seal Set (Part No.12-25837-01)

Engine Valve Stem Oil Seal Set

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$6.99
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.
  • Low friction, Minimum power consumption, High chemical resistance, Low breakaway torque after standstill.
  • Able to be used in applications with minimal lubrication.
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Dorman – Steel Cup Expansion Plug 36.5mm, Height 0.410 (sold by each) (Part No.555-103)

Steel Cup Expansion Plug 36.5mm, Height 0.410 (sold by each)

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$1.29
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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HJS – Oil Pump Bolt (Part No.A601128490HJS)

Oil Pump Bolt

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$14.32
Oil Pump Bolt

Melling – Stock Replacement OE Type Oil Pump and Screen (Part No.M-79F)

Stock Replacement OE Type Oil Pump and Screen

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$74.99
Melling oil pumps provide dependable performance every time in every application. Every Melling oil pump is engineered and assembled to the highest production standards from high quality materials. All Melling oil pumps use the latest in gear and gerotor

Product Features:
  • Manufactured from high quality materials for consistent durable wear
  • Precision engineered for optimum fit and function
  • Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
  • Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications
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Febi – Engine Mount Stop (Part No.A715021841FEB)

Engine Mount Stop

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$5.74
Engine Mount Stop

1978 Volkswagen Dasher Engine Parts

You count on your 1978 Volkswagen Dasher 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 41 Engine Parts ranging in price from $1.01 to $216.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1978 Volkswagen Dasher.

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Popular Dorman Engine Parts

You’ll find popular Dorman brand products across Engine Timing Parts. All are waiting to get your 1978 Volkswagen Dasher back on the road. Some of the top-rated Dorman products in these categories are:

FAQs for 1978 Volkswagen Dasher Engine Parts

What are the most purchased Engine Parts for the 1978 Volkswagen Dasher?

Out of 41 Engine Parts for the 1978 Volkswagen Dasher, the most popular in our inventory are:
Multi Purpose Seal
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Multi Purpose Seal
Crankshaft Seals
Water Pump Gasket
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(3)
Water Pump Gasket
O-Rings
REAR MAIN BEARING SEAL SET
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REAR MAIN BEARING SEAL SET
Crankshaft Seals

What are the top-rated 1978 Volkswagen Dasher Engine Parts?

Top-rated Engine Parts for your 1978 Volkswagen Dasher based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Econo-Kool® Engine Oil Cooler
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(3)
Econo-Kool® Engine Oil Cooler
“Good price perfect fit had all the parts I needed good quality”
Ultra-Cool Engine Oil Cooler Kit
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(1)
Ultra-Cool Engine Oil Cooler Kit
“Purchased for a 2005 Yukon XL Denali. Exceeded expectations for an aftermarket product”
Multi Purpose Seal
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Multi Purpose Seal
“Correct part”