1981 Chevrolet Citation Engine Parts

Essential 1981 Chevrolet Citation Engine Parts

Sealed Power – Engine Connecting Rod Bearing (Part No.4020A .50MM)

Engine Connecting Rod Bearing

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$4.99
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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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Cardone – Engine Control Module (Part No.77-4770)

Engine Control Module

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$123.99
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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Felpro – PUSH ROD COVER GASKET SET (Part No.PS 50153 C)

PUSH ROD COVER GASKET 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
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • 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: Right, 1 Piece (Part No.2505)

Engine Mount: Right, 1 Piece

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$12.49
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 BUIC 80-81; CHEV 80-81; OLDS 80-81; PONT 80-81;. 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: 1980-1981
  • Weight approx: 3 Lbs
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Lifter (Part No.HT-2095)

Engine Valve Lifter

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$8.79
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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Cloyes Gear – Engine Timing Damper (Part No.9-5059)

Engine Timing Damper

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$13.99
A timing chain tensioner maintains appropriate tension in the timing chain. Depending on design, tensioners can use spring tension or hydraulic pressure to properly tension the chain. Please refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information

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
  • CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials
  • Each part is extensively tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance
  • Meet or exceed OEM performance requirements
  • Utilizes the latest in design and material technology, ensuring a quiet and maintenance-free experience
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MAHLE Original – Camshaft Cover (Part No.H36978)

Camshaft Cover

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$4.49
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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Cloyes Gear – Engine Timing Chain (Part No.C373)

Engine Timing Chain

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$26.99
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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Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1492M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

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$32.99
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:
  • 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 – Engine Piston Ring Set (Part No.E-384X)

Engine Piston Ring Set

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$67.99
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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Dorman – Engine Oil Pan: Direct Fit, Steel, Rear Sump (Part No.264-162)

Engine Oil Pan: Direct Fit, Steel, Rear Sump

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$156.99
Oil pan leaking? This engine oil pan is precision-engineered to match the original equipment pan on specific vehicle years, makes and models for a reliable replacement.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine oil pan is made to match the original pan on specific vehicles
  • Complete assembly – includes replacement pan and drain plugs to match original components
  • Durable design – high-strength coating prevents future corrosion
  • Trustworthy value – backed by team of engineers and quality control experts in the United States
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Melling – Stock Replacement OE Type High Volume Oil Pump (Part No.M-95HV)

Stock Replacement OE Type High Volume Oil Pump

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$125.99
Melling high volume oil pumps increase the amount of oil flow by an average of 20% through the engine improving oil pressure at idle providing dependable performance every time in every application. Every Melling high volume oil pump is engineered and assembled to the highest production standards from high quality materials. All Melling high volume oil pumps use the latest in gear and gerotor technology to provide the highest level of quality and performance. High volume gears are machined to close tolerances to ensure proper engine pressure and correct, efficient pump operation. End plates are precision ground for maximum ware resistance. Every Melling oil pump is individually tested for pressure and flow under conditions designed to duplicate actual engine operating conditions.

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
  • High volume oil pump supplies additional oil to engines when necessary for high performance applications or low oil pressure issues
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Cloyes Gear – Engine Timing Set (Part No.C-3067K)

Engine Timing Set

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$39.99
Timing Set includes all components for a quick and efficient replacement

Product Features:
  • Utilizes the latest in design and technology to offer complete chain sets
  • CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials
  • Each part is extensively tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance
  • Utilizes the latest in design and technology to offer complete chain sets
  • Refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information
  • Set Includes: Cam Sprocket, Crankshaft Sprocket, Timing Chain
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Felpro – Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit (Part No.BS 40422)

Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit

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$19.29
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:
  • 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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Sealed Power – Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set (Part No.4-2500RAA 30X2)

Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set

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$36.49
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:
  • A-Series bi-metal aluminum alloy
  • Greater seizure resistance than tri-metal material
  • Dramatically reduces or eliminates bearing wear
  • Made with silicon to provide greater surface hardness
  • Silicon particles help polish crankshaft journal to further reduce wear during operation
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Factory Air – O-Ring & Gasket A/C System Seal Kit (Part No.26730)

O-Ring & Gasket A/C System Seal Kit

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$9.29
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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Melling – Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft (Part No.IS-95)

Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft

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$16.29
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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Melling – Stock Replacement Oil Pump Screen (Part No.95-S3)

Stock Replacement Oil Pump Screen

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$13.99
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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Cloyes Gear – Engine Timing Crankshaft Gear (Part No.2537)

Engine Timing Crankshaft Gear

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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 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 Oil Pump Bearing (Part No.M-62055)

Stock Replacement Oil Pump Bearing

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$4.49
Melling provides a replacement oil pump intermediate drive shaft bearing for AMC & GM 2.5L oil pump applications. This replacement upper bearing is used with the Melling M-62C oil pump. Melling replacement oil pump intermediate drive shaft bearings provide OE quality replacement bearings in the event the original oil pump bearing has been damaged or lost.

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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Melling – Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Repair Kit (Part No.K-95B)

Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Repair Kit

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$61.99
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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MAHLE Original – Timing Cover Gasket (Part No.T31259)

Timing Cover Gasket

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$4.49
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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Spartan – Engine Cylinder Head; Chev 2.8/3.1/3.4 85-95 Head (Part No.2C85)

Engine Cylinder Head; Chev 2.8/3.1/3.4 85-95 Head

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$314.99
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 – TIMING COVER GASKET SET (Part No.72696)

TIMING COVER GASKET SET

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$4.49
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:
  • Each gasket is built to meet 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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Felpro – OIL PAN GASKET SET (Part No.OS 34501 R)

OIL PAN GASKET SET

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$36.49
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
  • SUPERIOR SEAL — Manufactured with rubber compounds to ensure a consistent and long-life seal across the entire oil pan
  • PREVENTS OVERTIGHTENING — Torque limiters help eliminate overtightening and gasket splitting and extruding (where applicable)
  • OE-STYLE REPLACEMENT GASKET — Engineered for OE-style molded rubber gasket replacement
  • EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
  • ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are designed, tested, validated and approved by Fel-Pro engineers through rigorous research and development
  • ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are designed, tested, validated and approved by Fel-Pro engineers through rigorous research and development
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Felpro – Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set (Part No.ES 72857)

Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set

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$38.99
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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1981 Chevrolet Citation Engine Parts

You count on your 1981 Chevrolet Citation 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 106 Engine Parts ranging in price from $0.43 to $314.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1981 Chevrolet Citation.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Engine Parts brand, we stock 17 different brands like Dorman, National, and Carquest Premium. 1981 Chevrolet Citation Engine Parts start as low as $0.43!

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 139 extensive product reviews on 1981 Chevrolet Citation Engine Parts. Some of the top-rated Engine Parts products we carry are Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit with 5.0 stars and Engine Timing Cover Repair Sleeve with 4.7 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 Chevrolet Citation below to get started!

Top-Rated Engine Parts Brands For Your 1981 Chevrolet Citation

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 Chevrolet Citation running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Dorman, National, Carquest Premium, 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 Chevrolet Citation back on the road. Some of the top-rated Carquest Premium products in these categories are:

Top-Rated National Engine Parts


If National are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock National brand Engine Parts for your 1981 Chevrolet Citation, and some of our most reviewed National parts include:
Multi Purpose Seal
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(15)
Multi Purpose Seal
Crankshaft Seals
Engine Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve
from $18.99
(5)
Engine Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve
Timing Cover Seals

FAQs for 1981 Chevrolet Citation Engine Parts

What are the most purchased Engine Parts for the 1981 Chevrolet Citation?

Out of 106 Engine Parts for the 1981 Chevrolet Citation, the most popular in our inventory are:
Steel Cup Expansion Plug 34.3mm, Height 0.497
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Steel Cup Expansion Plug 34.3mm, Height 0.497
Expansion Plugs

What are the top-rated 1981 Chevrolet Citation Engine Parts?

Top-rated Engine Parts for your 1981 Chevrolet Citation based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit
from $21.49
(4)
Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit
“It’s a seal. It worked.”
Engine Timing Cover Repair Sleeve
from $11.29
(3)
Engine Timing Cover Repair Sleeve
“A+”
Econo-Kool® Engine Oil Cooler
from $141.99
(3)
Econo-Kool® Engine Oil Cooler
“Good price perfect fit had all the parts I needed good quality”