1981 Chevrolet Caprice Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

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Essential 1981 Chevrolet Caprice Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Spectre – Valve Cover (Part No.5321)

Valve Cover

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$8.99
Spectre’s Valve Cover Spreader Bar Kits are designed to improve the seal between your valve cover and cylinder head. Constructed from high quality heavy gauge steel, the spreader bars help to evenly distribute clamping pressure, preventing leaks. Featuring a triple chrome-plated finish, this kit is designed to fit Chevrolet 265-400 Small Block engines.

Product Features:
  • Designed for Chevrolet 265-400 Small Block engines
  • Features a triple chrome-plated finish
  • Constructed from heavy gauge steel
  • Engineered to improve valve cover seal
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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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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Ball (Part No.MR-1783)

Engine Rocker Arm Ball

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$0.65
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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Mr. Gasket – Valve Cover (Part No.9803)

Valve Cover

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$92.99
Chrome plated steel valve covers have a flat smooth top. Available for numerous applications.

Product Features:
  • Flat/smooth top
  • Designed to hold valve cover gasket in position
  • Made from grade 5 steel
  • Long lasting durability
  • Cadmium plated to resist corrosion
  • Easy installation
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Spartan – Engine Cylinder Head; Chev 350 71-86 OHV Head (Part No.2C15)

Engine Cylinder Head; Chev 350 71-86 OHV Head

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$386.99
Remanufactured Cylinder Heads are complete rebuild & include new valve stem seals, soft plugs & verified camshafts. All threads are checked and repaired if necessary. Cylinder Heads are packaged in heavy plastic to protect the unit.

Product Features:
  • All cylinder heads are both vacuum and pressure tested to verify valve seating, & integrity of water passages.
  • All cylinder heads are packaged in environmentally safe and recyclable containers that are the perfect size for returning your original core
  • All threads and machined surfaces are and repaired with technology that exceeds the original metal
  • Non-sealing iron surfaces painted to prevent oxidization
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Felpro – CYLINDER HEAD BOLT SET (Part No.ES 72264)

CYLINDER HEAD BOLT SET

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$47.99
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
  • Avoid risk associated with re-use of T-T-Y (torque to yield) head bolts
  • Validated for fit, form and function
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
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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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Spectre – Center bolt T-Bars (Part No.5288)

Center bolt T-Bars

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$11.49
Spectre’s Valve Cover Hold Downs feature high quality steel construction with a triple chrome-plated finish. Manufactured for a universal fit, this product’s T-bar heads allow for easy tightening without tools. Sold 4 per package, these studs are intended to fit standard height Chevy Center bolt valve covers.

Product Features:
  • 4 bolts included in each package
  • T-bar head design
  • Triple chrome-plated finish
  • Fits standard height Chevy Center bolt valve covers
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Dorman – Rocker Arm Stud, Type 3, 3/8-24 x 2-1/2 In. (.003 In. Oversize), Gm (sold by each) (Part No.693-005)

Rocker Arm Stud, Type 3, 3/8-24 x 2-1/2 In. (.003 In. Oversize), Gm (sold by each)

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$2.99
Our Engine Rocker Arm Bolts are manufactured with a high corrosion resistance for an extended service life. Long-lasting durability is ensured.

Product Features:
  • Rocker Arm Stud, Type 3, 3/8-24 x 2-1/2 In. (.003 In. Oversize), Gm
  • Rocker Arm Stud, Type 3, 3/8-24 x 2-1/2 In. (.003 In. Oversize), Gm (sold by each)
  • Our Engine Rocker Arm Bolts are manufactured with a high corrosion resistance for an extended service life. Long-lasting durability is ensured.
  • High-quality steel construction
  • Resistant to rust
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Sealed Power – Engine Push Rod (Part No.RP-3255)

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.

Product Features:
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exceptional material quality
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Heat treated tips
  • Stock or mild modified replacement
  • Made in USA
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Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.HS 9354 PT-1)

Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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$51.99
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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Sealed Power – Engine Exhaust Valve (Part No.V-1904)

Engine Exhaust Valve

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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.
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Spring (Part No.VS-677)

Engine Valve Spring

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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.

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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Dorman – Pik-a-Nut – Steel Cup Expansion Plug 1-1/2 In., Height 0.480 (Part No.362650.1)

Steel Cup Expansion Plug 1-1/2 In., Height 0.480

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$3.29
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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Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9730)

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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$99.99
Product Features:
  • Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5703, 5794
  • Set of 16
  • 1.50 in. Outside Diameter
  • Steel Material
  • Black Oxide Finish
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Dorman – Lock Nut, Type 8, 7/16-20 In., GM (sold by each) (Part No.693-022)

Lock Nut, Type 8, 7/16-20 In., GM (sold by each)

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$3.49
This engine rocker arm nut 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 rocker arm nut matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this nut 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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Mr. Gasket – Cylinder Head Dowel Pins (Part No.4377)

Cylinder Head Dowel Pins

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$16.99
These hard to find dowel pins are precision machined then case hardened for accurate alignment in engine assembly. 2 per set.

Product Features:
  • Precision machined
  • Case hardened
  • Give accurate alignment
  • 2 per set
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Kit (Part No.R-826)

Engine Rocker Arm Kit

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$3.49
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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Mr. Gasket – MLS Head Gasket (Part No.3130G)

MLS Head Gasket

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$99.99
Manufactured from nitrile coated spring steel layers. Stress formed embossment provides excellent sealing. Also provides stability and reduces cylinder bore distortion. Ideal for super charged, turbo charged, nitrous oxide and extreme compression ratios. For high performance street, drag race and oval track. Packaged individually.

Product Features:
  • They have a compressed thickness of .040 in.
  • They fit small block Chevy from 1955-91
  • Available in different bore sizes
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ARP Auto Racing – ARP Cylinder Head Stud Kit (Part No.234-4301)

ARP Cylinder Head Stud Kit

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$316.99
ARP only uses premium grade 8740 alloy and a proprietary ARP2000 alloy that are rated for superior to “aircraft” quality alloy steels. Secondly, each stud is placed vertically into special racks and precisely heat-treated to 200,000 psi for the 8740 material and 220,000 psi for the ARP2000 material. This procedure ensures complete heat penetration and the results are far superior to those lesser quality studs from other manufacturers who just dump pieces in a basket and hope for the best. 

Product Features:
  • 1/2″ 12-Point, 3/16″ Allen Socket Size(s)
  • 8740 Chromoly
  • Black Oxide
  • Small Block Chevy
  • Sold As A Kit
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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 – Pipe Plug C.S. Hex 1/8-27 Npt X 5/16 In. (sold by each) (Part No.090-046)

Pipe Plug C.S. Hex 1/8-27 Npt X 5/16 In. (sold by each)

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$1.99
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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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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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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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Lifter (Part No.HT-817R)

Engine Valve Lifter

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$8.49
Speed-Pro delivers the power you need and the value and quality that you deserve. Whether you are running at the track, chasing trophies on the strip, or just cruising down the road, count on Speed-Pro to provide the best value in HP engine components

Product Features:
  • Retro-fit performance
  • High-strength steel retainer (precisely limits plunger travel to perform at high rpm)
  • Eliminates frequent lash adjustments
  • Significant friction reduction substantially increases horsepower and fuel economy
  • Delivers quieter engine operation
  • Application-specific design for perfect fit and correct operation
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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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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper (Part No.VK-291)

Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper

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$0.65
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 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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1981 Chevrolet Caprice Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. Maybe you just need a couple of Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 67 different Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads in our inventory ranging from $0.43 to $1,268.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 Chevrolet Caprice running smoothly.

Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads are only as good as their brand. We stock 8 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. Sealed Power, Felpro, and Mr. Gasket 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 1981 Chevrolet Caprice, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 263 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts with 4.4 stars and Engine Rocker Arm Kit with 3.8 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads to keep your 1981 Chevrolet Caprice 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 1981 Chevrolet Caprice Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 Chevrolet Caprice 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 Caprice the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads brands and parts.

Popular Edelbrock Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

We carry Edelbrock parts in our stock across Valve Covers and Cylinder Heads categories, plus more. For a 1981 Chevrolet Caprice, our most popular Edelbrock Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads include:
Signature Series Valve Covers: Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86, Black Steel
from $56.99
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Signature Series Valve Covers: Small Block Chevy 262-400 1959-86, Black Steel
Valve Covers
RPM Small-Block Chevy Cylinder Head SBC 70cc Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam
from $990.99
(1)
RPM Small-Block Chevy Cylinder Head SBC 70cc Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam
Cylinder Heads
Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy
from $189.99
(1)
Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy
Push Rods

Top 1981 Chevrolet Caprice Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads from Felpro

Felpro products are another trusted brand when it comes to Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for your 1981 Chevrolet Caprice. Popular Felpro parts include:
Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set
from $31.99
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Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set
Cylinder Head Bolt Sets
Cylinder Head Gasket Set
from $61.99
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Cylinder Head Gasket Set
Cylinder Head Gasket Sets

FAQs for 1981 Chevrolet Caprice Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

What are the most purchased Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1981 Chevrolet Caprice?

Out of 67 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1981 Chevrolet Caprice, the most popular in our inventory are:
Engine Valve Lifter
from $13.99
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Engine Valve Lifter
Engine Valve Lifters
Engine Push Rod
from $2.99
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Engine Push Rod
Push Rods
Engine Valve Lifter
from $15.79
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Engine Valve Lifter
Engine Valve Lifters

What are the top-rated 1981 Chevrolet Caprice Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads?

Top-rated Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for your 1981 Chevrolet Caprice based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts
from $15.99
(9)
Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts
“good”
Engine Rocker Arm Kit
from $3.49
(6)
Engine Rocker Arm Kit
“The rocker was what i needed and was hard to find. You guys helped out well and were right in the neighborhood thanks”
Engine Rocker Arm Nut
from $0.95
(4)
Engine Rocker Arm Nut
“Great”