1981 GMC Caballero Engine Parts

Essential 1981 GMC Caballero Engine Parts

Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Nut (Part No.MR-1751)

Engine Rocker Arm Nut

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$0.95
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 Connecting Rod Bearing (Part No.2555CP 20)

Engine Connecting Rod Bearing

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$5.99
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 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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Sealed Power – Engine Piston (Part No.W454NP)

Engine Piston

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$23.99
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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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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Victor Reinz – Engine Timing Cover Seal (Part No.19-10358-01)

Engine Timing Cover Seal

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$29.49
With Victor Reinz gaskets, you can be sure you are getting sealing solutions that deliver OE quality gasket technology and engineering. That is because Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier and the trusted choice of manufacturers the world over, offering broad coverage for foreign and domestic cars and trucks. In Victor Reinz gasket sets, you get the right combination of components needed for fast, long-lasting repairs.

Product Features:
  • Choosing Victor Reinz assures getting OE quality parts in gaskets sets that have the coverage, contents, packaging and electronic cataloging to best meet the needs of the aftermarket.
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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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Carquest Premium – Engine Oil Filler Cap: 10066, Twist-Lock, Direct Fit, Provides Tight Seal, 1 Pack (Part No.10066)

Engine Oil Filler Cap: 10066, Twist-Lock, Direct Fit, Provides Tight Seal, 1 Pack

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$5.49
Manufactured from high quality components by an OE Supplier. Proper fit and sealing prevents oil loss. Designed to OEM specifications. High quality finish is designed to compliment the engine compartment appearance.

Product Features:
  • Provides proper seal to ensure leak prevention
  • Stops engine blow by
  • High quality construction
  • Meets all OEM specifications
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Felpro – VALVE COVER GASKET SET (Part No.VS 12869)

VALVE COVER GASKET 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:
  • 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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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99193)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$43.99
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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Mr. Gasket – Oil Filler Tube (Part No.2066)

Oil Filler Tube

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$20.99
Adds a professional look to your engine. Chrome.

Product Features:
  • With custom chrome breathers
  • Professional appearance
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Edelbrock – Performer RPM 410 Top End Kit for 1957-86 Small-Block Chevy 350 Engines (Part No.2098)

Performer RPM 410 Top End Kit for 1957-86 Small-Block Chevy 350 Engines

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Product Features:
  • Matched Parts Available Under One Part Number
  • All In One Box Convenience
  • Make Things Easier In Parts Selection
  • Includes Almost Everything You Need
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Imperial – Engine Oil Cooler (Part No.241046)

Engine Oil Cooler

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$259.99
Product Features:
  • Imperial Swirl-Cool« engine oil cooler kit
  • Size: 1-1/2″ x 6-1/2″ x 18″
  • Heavy-duty applications
  • Chevrolet V8 applications
  • Size: 1.5 in. x 6.5 in. x 18 in.
  • Heavy duty applications
  • Specifically designed for Chevrolet V8 applications with metal line kit for easier installation
  • Two-pass design for increased cooling
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Mr. Gasket – Engine Dress-Up Kit (Part No.9834BP)

Engine Dress-Up Kit

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$125.99
This is the ideal starter kit for customizing engines and enhancing the appearance of the engine compartment. The kit includes valve cover caps with hold down bolts, oil filler cap, master cylinder cover cap, power steering cap cover and air cleaner lid.

Product Features:
  • Ideal starter kit
  • Enhances appearance
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Cloyes Gear – Engine Timing Damper (Part No.9-5158)

Engine Timing Damper

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$6.79
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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Mr. Gasket – Cylinder Head Dowel Pins (Part No.4375)

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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Felpro – Engine Gasket Set (Part No.KS 2647)

Engine Gasket Set

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$107.99
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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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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Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.8723 PT-1)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$25.49
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
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Felpro – Engine Conversion Gasket Set (Part No.CS 8142-4)

Engine Conversion Gasket Set

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$55.99
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:
  • Conversion Sets (CS) provide every gasket for lower engine work – add a Head Set (HS) for complete engine overhaul work
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Validated for fit, form and function
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Includes all the parts necessary to complete the repair unless otherwise noted
  • Includes all the parts necessary to complete the repair unless otherwise noted
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Spring (Part No.VS-677)

Engine Valve Spring

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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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PowerBond – Premium OEM Replacement Harmonic Balancer; 156mm Diameter (Part No.PB1208N)

Premium OEM Replacement Harmonic Balancer; 156mm Diameter

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$69.99
For use on the most popular passenger car, light commercial and four-wheel drive applications, Dayco harmonic balancers use special rubber compounds to dampen and remove engine harmonics and add to engine performance. Manufactured using a premium ductile iron casting and injection bonded dampening rubber, Dayco harmonic balancers offer engine builders and technicians the highest quality replacement to standard OEM balancers, which are typically made with press inserted dampening rubber. Dayco balancers utilize both inserted and pressure-bonded rubber to provide superior bonding strength between the inner and outer balancer rings, helping minimize spin and dislocation.

Product Features:
  • Designed as premium OEM replacement balancers for serpentine and V-belt drives
  • Manufactured with ductile iron casting and injection bonded dampening rubber
  • Engineered to offer superior bonding strength between the balancer rings
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Sealed Power – Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set (Part No.6-1020A 50X2)

Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set

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$44.99
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:
  • Additional oversize OD allows for cost-effective reconditioning
  • 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
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Felpro – Engine Valve Cover Load Spreader Set (Part No.ES 72676)

Engine Valve Cover Load Spreader Set

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$34.49
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
  • Includes all parts needed to complete the repair
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Mr. Gasket – Woodruff Key (Part No.984G)

Woodruff Key

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$25.99
The offset cam and crankshaft key helps increase torque and horsepower.

Product Features:
  • Increases low-end torque
  • Increases mid-range horsepower
  • Reduces low-end torque
  • Increases top-end horsepower
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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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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Kit (Part No.R-973)

Engine Rocker Arm Kit

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$6.99
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:
  • Complete rocker arm assembly
  • 1 Arm
  • 1 Ball
  • 1 Nut
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Lifter (Part No.HT-2148A)

Engine Valve Lifter

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$24.79
Sealed Power® Vintage components provide coverage for applications over 35 years old, restoring classics with like new performance. Leading edge materials, ISO & QS certified manufacturing ensures performance and longevity for treasured engine rebuilds.

Product Features:
  • Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
  • Uses leading edge materials
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
  • New OEM riveted pin retaining design
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1981 GMC Caballero Engine Parts

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FAQs for 1981 GMC Caballero Engine Parts

What are the most purchased Engine Parts for the 1981 GMC Caballero?

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