1979 Chevrolet C30 Engine Parts

Essential 1979 Chevrolet C30 Engine Parts

Competition Cams – CAMSHAFT, SBC 295 BIG MUTHA THUMPR HYDRAULIC 1 EA (Part No.12-602-4)

CAMSHAFT, SBC 295 BIG MUTHA THUMPR HYDRAULIC 1 EA

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$529.99
Designed to deliver an aggressive, hard-hitting exhaust note at idle, the Thumpr camshaft series from COMP Cams also delivers excellent horsepower gains and a broad torque curve. A perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods, the Thumpr series’ early i

Product Features:
  • Early intake valve opening and long exhaust duration create optimum overlap for powerful, hard-hitting exhaust note.
  • Best with aftermarket converters and more rear gear.
  • Three unique cam designs for each application that deliver excellent horsepower gains and broad torque curve; perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
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Felpro – Engine Timing Cover Gasket Set (Part No.TCS 13198)

Engine Timing Cover Gasket Set

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$20.29
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:
  • 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
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Edelbrock – Performer-Plus Hydraulic Flat Tappet Lifters (Part No.9738)

Performer-Plus Hydraulic Flat Tappet Lifters

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$127.99
Product Features:
  • Replacement Lifters For Performer Cam
  • 50 State Legal
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Cloyes Gear – Engine Timing Chain (Part No.C181)

Engine Timing Chain

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$55.99
A timing chain synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft(s) ensuring proper timing and allows the engine’s valves to open and close during each cylinder’s firing. Available in kits or as a stand-alone product, our chains are pre-stressed and heat-treated for increased durability. Our chains are engineered and manufactured with precision pitch control for proper chain-to-sprocket tooth fitment

Product Features:
  • 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
  • Each part is extensively tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance
  • Engineered and manufactured with precision pitch control for proper chain-to-sprocket tooth fitment
  • CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials
  • Refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information
  • Pre-Stressed And Heat-Treated For Increased Durability. Precision Cut Plates And Rollers With Smooth Finish. Precision Pitch Control For Proper Chain To Sprocket Tooth Fit.
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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 – OIL COOLER GASKET MOUNTING SET (Part No.ES 72671)

OIL COOLER GASKET MOUNTING SET

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$15.99
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
  • Includes all parts needed to complete the repair
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Dorman – Pik-a-Nut – Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-3/32 In., SC, Height 0.278 (Part No.362566.1)

Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-3/32 In., SC, Height 0.278

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$2.29
This engine camshaft 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 camshaft 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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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99176)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$46.49
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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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit (Part No.945G)

Ultra Seal: Harmonic Balancer Bolt/Washer Kit

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$13.29
This is a high quality bolt set that is made of grade 8 steel and will meet your requirements for a quality bolt set, this set will work on original equipment, high performance street, drag or circle track applications.

Product Features:
  • Has A Zinc Dichromate Finish
  • Made Of High Quality Grade 8 Steel
  • Has A Tall Hex Head To Prevent Wrench Slipping Off
  • Extra Thick Parallel Ground Washer
  • Washer Provides More Accurate And Uniform Torque
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Competition Cams – Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.CL11-430-8)

Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Big Block 396-454

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$1147.99
An older member of the COMP Cams grind family, the Magnum series of camshafts offers excellent performance gains over stock without the added wear and tear associated with more aggressive camshafts. Ideal for use with higher compression ratio engines that

Product Features:
  • Best with aftermarket torque converters and 9.5:1 compression.
  • Great high RPM power.
  • Easy on valve train parts.
  • Can be used with mild ratio rocker arms and traditional performance valve springs.
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Factory Air – O-Ring & Gasket A/C System Seal Kit (Part No.26739)

O-Ring & Gasket A/C System Seal Kit

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$6.79
High quality OE replacement part with all components needed to complete the job

Product Features:
  • All the seals needed to complete the job
  • Compatible with both R12 and R134a refrigerants
  • Application specific
  • SUV and rear air applications
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Sealed Power – Engine Piston (Part No.WH661CP 30)

Engine Piston

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$53.99
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:
  • Helps improve cylinder sealing for less blow-by
  • Retains standard ring gaps in top groove
  • DUROSHIELD« skirt-coated piston
  • Moly-graphite coating extends engine life
  • Reduces friction for higher fuel economy
  • Prevents damage from inadequate lubrication on start-up
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Melling – Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Repair Kit (Part No.K-77G)

Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Repair Kit

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$69.99
Melling oil pump repair kits are provided to supply the parts needed to rebuild a specific individual oil pump. Melling kits include all the required parts needed for a quality oil pump rebuild. Although Melling recommends the installation of a new oil pump, Melling oil pump repair kits are the preferred choice when a rebuilder has the desire to reuse the original oil pump casting or front timing cover.

Product Features:
  • Includes components needed to rebuild a worn oil pump providing an alternative to purchasing a new oil pump
  • Components are manufactured from high quality materials for durable wear
  • Components are precision engineered for optimum fit and function
  • Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
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Spectre – Dipstick; Oil Pan (Part No.4255)

Dipstick; Oil Pan

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$12.99
Spectre’s Chevrolet dipstick is designed to fit 1955 – 1979 265 – 400 short block engines. The housing and handle are triple chrome-plated steel, and the dipstick features a gold iridite finish for clear accurate oil level readings. This dipstick is made to meet OEM specifications for form, fit and function and feature an adjustable bracket for easy installation.

Product Features:
  • Fits 1955 – 1979 Chevy short block engine
  • Designed to meet OEM specifications
  • Gold iridite dipstick
  • Chrome plated housing and handle
  • Dipstick is easy to read for accurate oil level readings
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper (Part No.VK-138)

Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper

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$0.30
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 Intake Valve (Part No.V-1926)

Engine Intake Valve

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$4.99
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:
  • Chrome plated stem
  • Hard coating added to surface for strength & aiding in lubrication
  • Note – coating added in varying thicknesses depending on application
  • Innovative design, using leading edge materials
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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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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Mr. Gasket – Oil Pan Gasket (Part No.6663G)

Oil Pan Gasket

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$64.99
This high quality 1-piece molded rubber oil pan gasket can help stop those annoying leaks. This gasket is for original equipment replacement, high performance drag race and oval track use. Includes mounting bolts.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured from high temperature silicone blend or nitrile blend rubber
  • One piece molded construction provides a tight leak-proof seal
  • Torque limiters prevent over-tightening of fasteners and gasket splitting
  • Side rails are notched for stroker applications
  • Includes new oil pan bolts
  • Provides excellent sealing and durability
  • For OE replacement, high performance street, drag race and oval track use
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Melling – Stock Replacement Oil Pump Drive Gear (Part No.DG-62C)

Stock Replacement Oil Pump Drive Gear

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$42.49
Melling offers a replacement oil pump drive gear for several Jeep and GM applications. This gear should be replaced should the original gear show ware or be damaged or lost during the rebuilding process.

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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Dorman – GM Steel Expansion Plug Kit, 13 Expansion Plugs, 7 Pipe Plugs (Part No.02670)

GM Steel Expansion Plug Kit, 13 Expansion Plugs, 7 Pipe Plugs

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$11.79
We offer a comprehensive line of Engine Expansion Plug Kits to cover a range of applications. The kits include all parts necessary for a complete repair.

Product Features:
  • Direct fit kits available (where applicable) for ease of replacement
  • Depending on the application, kits include multiple quantities of the following styles: cup Type, Pilot Seal, Reverse Taper, Concave, Quick-Seal® Rubber and Quick-Seal ® Copper
  • Expansion Plugs also available individually
  • Dorman’s Engine Expansion Plugs are constructed to strict engineering quality standards
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Mr. Gasket – Cam Bolt Lock Plate Kit (Part No.948G)

Cam Bolt Lock Plate Kit

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$18.09
Mr. Gasket cam locking plates feature a steel retainer plate designed to secure the cam gear bolts from coming loose and backing out, preventing costly engine damage. Retainer plate fits under bolt heads allowing tabs to be bent against hex head flats creating a secure positive lock.

Product Features:
  • Black oxide finished steel
  • Includes (3) grade 5 bolts & locking plate
  • Fits Chevrolet Small and Big Block without OE roller cam
  • Tabs bend up around bolt head to secure
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Melling – Stock Replacement Oil Pump Screen (Part No.246S)

Stock Replacement Oil Pump Screen

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$31.99
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.

Product Features:
  • 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
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Melling Select Performnce – High Performance High Volume Cast Iron Oil Pump (Part No.10550ST)

High Performance High Volume Cast Iron Oil Pump

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$192.99
Melling high performance oil pumps provide dependable performance every time in every application under the toughest RPM conditions. The Melling high performance cast iron oil pump series features a doweled housing and cover, extended drive and idler shaf

Product Features:
  • 25% Higher volume high performance upgrade of the M-55HV
  • CNC machined phosphate coated cast iron housing and cover
  • Patented billet steel shark tooth helical gears
  • Includes chrome moly steel intermediate drive shaft with pinned steel guide
  • Includes lower pressure spring; not installed
  • Uses 5/8 inch diameter press-fit screen
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Cloyes Gear – Engine Timing Camshaft Sprocket (Part No.S288)

Engine Timing Camshaft Sprocket

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$17.99
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

Product Features:
  • 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
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Cloyes Gear – Engine Timing Crankshaft Sprocket (Part No.S645)

Engine Timing Crankshaft Sprocket

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$33.99
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

Product Features:
  • 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
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Mr. Gasket – Woodruff Key (Part No.984G)

Woodruff Key

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$30.19
Short style. The offset cam and crankshaft key is another method to increase torque and horsepower within the operating range you select.

Product Features:
  • Increases Low-End Torque
  • Increases Mid-Range Horsepower
  • Reduces Low-End Torque
  • Increases Top-End Horsepower
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Mr. Gasket – Precision Timing Tape (Part No.1588)

Precision Timing Tape

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$21.79
Precision timing tape can be used on a factory balancer to create HP through accurate timing, and makes setting valve lash simple.

Product Features:
  • 6 3¿4″ diameter
  • 6 3┐4″ diameter
  • 305, 350 cu. in. 1969-93
  • Increased Performance
  • Set Valve Lash At Proper Time
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National – Multi Purpose Seal (Part No.4359V)

Multi Purpose Seal

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$28.99
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:
  • Low swell in hydrocarbon fluids
  • Design type: spring loaded; multi-lip
  • Provides good low temperature capability
  • Temperature range: -40°F to 225°F; -40°C to 107°C
  • Delivers quality and reliable performance for every type of repair
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Popular 1979 Chevrolet C30 Engine Parts Categories

1979 Chevrolet C30 Engine Parts

You count on your 1979 Chevrolet C30 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 534 Engine Parts ranging in price from $0.30 to $9,081.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1979 Chevrolet C30.

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FAQs for 1979 Chevrolet C30 Engine Parts

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Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set
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