1981 AMC Spirit Engine Parts

Essential 1981 AMC Spirit Engine Parts

Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Pivot (Part No.MR-1909)

Engine Rocker Arm Pivot

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$6.79
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 Connecting Rod Bearing (Part No.3310CPA)

Engine Connecting Rod Bearing

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$7.29
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:
  • 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
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Flex A Lite – Oil Cooler Sandwich Adapter Kit (Part No.3962)

Oil Cooler Sandwich Adapter Kit

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$45.99
Oil Cooler Sandwich Adapter Kit

Felpro – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.VS 50179 C)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$21.49
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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Cloyes Gear – Engine Timing Camshaft Gear (Part No.2524)

Engine Timing Camshaft Gear

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$37.99
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 gears offer reliability and dependability for engine rebuilds and typical replacement jobs
  • Helical tooth form for quiet operation and precision machined bore for true fit
  • CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials to ensure optimal performance
  • 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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Melling – Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft (Part No.IS-62C)

Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft

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$30.49
A new Melling oil pump shaft is recommended to complete every new oil pump install. Melling offers a complete line of high quality shafts for domestic and import pump applications. A new oil pump shaft is necessary due to possible metal fatigue, cracking

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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Sealed Power – Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set (Part No.6689MA)

Engine Crankshaft Main Bearing Set

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$59.99
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:
  • A-Series bi-metal aluminum alloy
  • Greater seizure resistance than tri-metal material
  • Reduces dramatically or eliminates bearing wear
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
  • Made with silicon to provide greater surface hardness
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Melling – Stock Replacement OE Type Oil Pump (Part No.M-81A)

Stock Replacement OE Type Oil Pump

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$96.99
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
  • Melling oil pumps are tested for pressure and flow under operating conditions to ensure quality
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Felpro – Engine Timing Cover Gasket Set (Part No.TCS 45271)

Engine Timing Cover Gasket Set

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$26.49
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
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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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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Felpro – Oil Pan Gasket Set: Cork-Rubber, 5 Piece Set (Part No.OS 13881 C-1)

Oil Pan Gasket Set: Cork-Rubber, 5 Piece 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:
  • DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
  • STRONG AND DURABLE — Features molded rubber over a rigid carrier for durability, precise alignment and fit
  • SUPERIOR SEAL — Proprietary molded rubber design helps to eliminate leak paths, especially in problem corner areas
  • EASIER TO INSTALL — One-piece construction is easier to install than multi-piece assemblies and helps reduce potential for installation errors
  • INSTALLATION AID — SnapUps aid in holding the gasket in place for easy installation and allow for quick bolt tightening
  • PREVENTS OVERTIGHTENING — Torque limiters help eliminate overtightening and gasket splitting and extruding
  • PREVENTS OVERTIGHTENING — Torque limiters help eliminate overtightening and gasket splitting and extruding
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Dorman – Steel Cup Expansion Plug 1 In., SC, Height 0.250 (sold by each) (Part No.555-018)

Steel Cup Expansion Plug 1 In., SC, Height 0.250 (sold by each)

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$2.49
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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Imperial – Ultra-Cool Engine Oil Cooler Kit (Part No.240457)

Ultra-Cool Engine Oil Cooler Kit

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$167.99
Product Features:
  • Size: 3/4 in. x 10 in. x 12-1/4 in.
  • Medium duty applications
  • All except Chevrolet V8 applications
  • Two-pass design for increased cooling
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Cloyes Gear – Engine Timing Chain (Part No.C494)

Engine Timing Chain

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$18.99
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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Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.HS 8778 PT)

Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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$46.99
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:
  • 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 – REAR MAIN BEARING SEAL SET (Part No.BS 40612)

REAR MAIN BEARING SEAL SET

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$25.99
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:
  • 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
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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99179)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$25.99
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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MAHLE Original – Fuel Pump Gasket (Part No.D27094)

Fuel Pump Gasket

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$1.99
MAHLE gaskets provide world class sealing products trusted by OEMs & Technicians around the globe.

Product Features:
  • All MAHLE gaskets meet or exceed the original equipment specifications providing the finest sealing products available
  • MAHLE gaskets utilizes OE equivalent or better materials in all our gaskets
  • MAHLE gaskets is the leader in Domestic, Asian and European applications
  • The contents of MAHLE gaskets are packaged in shrink wrapped tray, giving you the added security of knowing that you have the right parts, prior to opening the package
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Competition Cams – SUPER VALVE LOCKS, 3/8" 1 ST (Part No.612-16)

SUPER VALVE LOCKS, 3/8" 1 ST

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$553.99
Inside tang-to-taper relationship held tightly for repeatable valve spring installed heights

Product Features:
  • For simplicity, any Super Lock fits any COMP Cams 10° retainer – just choose the correct lock for you valve size and application
  • Super Locks are recommended in all race applications
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Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1461M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

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$26.49
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:
  • 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
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Sealed Power – Oil Pump Repair Kit (Part No.224-51285)

Oil Pump Repair Kit

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$117.99
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 Timing Cover Repair Sleeve (Part No.16202)

Engine Timing Cover Repair Sleeve

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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:
  • 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
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Sealed Power – Engine Piston (Part No.W470AP)

Engine Piston

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$39.99
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:
  • Cast with FM132 Eutectic proprietary alloy
  • Performance & dependability of original equipment pistons
  • High quality aluminum
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Cardone – Engine Control Module (Part No.77-4330)

Engine Control Module

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$118.99
CARDONE Remanufactured Electronic and Powertrain Control Modules are designed to meet or exceed O.E. performance. Reverse engineering provides insight into how and why the unit originally failed, allowing our engineers to identify and correct original design weaknesses. All critical components are re-soldered or replaced at our Philadelphia manufacturing plant, and each unit is 100% computer tested to ensure reliability. CARDONE is committed to getting your vehicle back to peak performance.

Product Features:
  • Tested with automated computer equipment or bench-tested, depending on application, to ensure functionality.
  • Re-soldering of critical components ensures superior electrical connections. This prevents intermittent failures and leads to longer product life.
  • On-car vehicle validation is done to test durability and performance.
  • As a remanufactured Original Equipment part, this unit guarantees a perfect vehicle fit.
  • Our remanufacturing process is earth-friendly, as it reduces the energy and raw material needed to make a new part by 80%.
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Sealed Power – Engine Piston Ring Set (Part No.E-384K 40)

Engine Piston Ring Set

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$51.99
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:
  • Face of top rings coated with latest generation Plasma-Moly
  • Decreases friction
  • Very resistant to scuffing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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National – Engine Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve (Part No.88179)

Engine Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve

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$10.49
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:
  • Made of stainless steel
  • Designed to prevent timing cover seal leaks
  • Takes up gaps caused by worn-out harmonic balancer shafts
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Cloyes Gear – Engine Timing Crankshaft Sprocket (Part No.S355)

Engine Timing Crankshaft Sprocket

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$18.99
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.S281)

Engine Timing Crankshaft Sprocket

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$18.99
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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1981 AMC Spirit Engine Parts

You count on your 1981 AMC Spirit 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 120 Engine Parts ranging in price from $0.30 to $3,058.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1981 AMC Spirit.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Engine Parts brand, we stock 16 different brands like Sealed Power, Felpro, and Dorman. 1981 AMC Spirit Engine Parts start as low as $0.30!

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 398 extensive product reviews on 1981 AMC Spirit Engine Parts. Some of the top-rated Engine Parts products we carry are Engine Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve with 5.0 stars and Rubber Expansion Plug 3/4 In. – Size Range 3/4 In. – 7/8 In. with 5.0 stars.

Did we mention you can order your Engine Parts from our online catalog and have them shipped right to your garage? Or, if you feel like seeing the parts first-hand, search for your nearest Advance Auto Parts location above and pick up in-store when you’re ready. Browse our full Engine Parts inventory for your 1981 AMC Spirit below to get started!

Top-Rated Engine Parts Brands For Your 1981 AMC Spirit

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 1981 AMC Spirit 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 1981 AMC Spirit back on the road. Some of the top-rated Carquest Premium products in these categories are:

FAQs for 1981 AMC Spirit Engine Parts

What are the most purchased Engine Parts for the 1981 AMC Spirit?

Out of 120 Engine Parts for the 1981 AMC Spirit, the most popular in our inventory are:
Engine Valve Lifter
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(11)
Engine Valve Lifter
Engine Valve Lifters
Multi Purpose Seal
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(15)
Multi Purpose Seal
Crankshaft Seals

What are the top-rated 1981 AMC Spirit Engine Parts?

Top-rated Engine Parts for your 1981 AMC Spirit based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Engine Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve
from $18.99
(5)
Engine Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve
“Simple device. Durable. Easy to install”
TIMING COVER GASKET SET
from $19.99
(4)
TIMING COVER GASKET SET
“Gasket was a perfect fit, didn’t have to wiggle it around to get it to fit”