1981 Volkswagen Dasher Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Keep Your 1981 Volkswagen Dasher in Top Shape with Quality Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Valve Cover and Cylinder Head, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1981 Volkswagen Dasher looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Cylinder Head Gaskets, Cylinder Head Bolt Sets, and Engine Valves. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 1981 Volkswagen Dasher Valve Cover and Cylinder Head at Advance Auto Parts is around $34.54, with a range that starts at $20.42 and goes up to $55.99. With 5 options in stock from 3 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Engine Cylinder Head Set, Cylinder Head Gasket, and PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket start at just $33.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.

Explore Related Parts

While you’re upgrading or replacing your Valve Cover and Cylinder Head, don’t forget to check out other key components like Engine Gaskets and Seals and Engine Timing Parts. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1981 Volkswagen Dasher in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1981 Volkswagen Dasher Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

AE – Federal Mogul Exhaust Valve (Part No.A405026097AE)

Federal Mogul Exhaust Valve

from

$20.42
The AE range of high quality valve-train components includes application-specific valves, design and manufactured to OE standards. The top-engine environment is increasingly hostile, due to turbocharging and other techniques for CO2 reduction. Only components that employ OE design expertise, with the latest advanced materials and manufacturing quality, can provide the performance and durability that professional engine technicians demand. Valves are subjected to some of the highest stresses and temperatures in the engine, yet not only must they survive, they must also continue to seal perfectly. As a top-engine expert with a long heritage of innovation, AE provides the answer with high-precision designs. The choice of material is so critical that some AE valves, known as bi-metallic valves, are made from two materials, with the head optimized for strength and temperature resistance and the stem optimized to resist wear.

Product Features:
  • OE Quality
  • Optimized for strength
  • High temperature strength
  • Stem optimized to resist wear
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Victor Reinz – Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set (Part No.14-32047-01)

Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set

from

$21.79
Using new head bolts when performing a cylinder head installation is always a good idea however, on late-model engines that came from the factory with TTY (torque-to yield) head bolts, replacement is an absolute necessity. TTY bolts are designed to exert the maximum clamping force for a tight head gasket seal, however they permanently stretched and could fail if re-used.

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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Felpro – Engine Cylinder Head Set (Part No.HSU 21225)

Engine Cylinder Head Set

from

$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:
  • Head sets without head gasket(s)
  • Requires purchase of head gasket(s) separately
  • Premium quality parts
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Contains all the parts needed to complete the repair unless otherwise noted
  • Contains all the parts needed to complete the repair unless otherwise noted
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Felpro – PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.8845 PT)

PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

from

$33.99
Fel-Pro® gaskets are specifically designed for the repair environment to deliver a reliable seal on even the most troublesome applications. Designed for imperfect sealing surfaces and manufactured with proprietary materials, you can count on Fel-Pro for innovative sealing solutions for the real-world repair environment.

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 – Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.8844 PT)

Cylinder Head Gasket

from

$40.49
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:
  • PermaTorque® head gaskets meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Built to exceed all original equipment specifications
  • Provides the robust seal needed to contain peak combustion pressures and temperatures
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
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Most Popular Cylinder Head Gaskets for 1981 Volkswagen Dashers

Enhance your 1981 Volkswagen Dasher with one of the 3 Cylinder Head Gaskets we have in stock, starting at just $33.99.

Felpro – Engine Cylinder Head Set (Part No.HSU 21225)

Engine Cylinder Head Set

from

$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:
  • Head sets without head gasket(s)
  • Requires purchase of head gasket(s) separately
  • Premium quality parts
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Contains all the parts needed to complete the repair unless otherwise noted
  • Contains all the parts needed to complete the repair unless otherwise noted
See More

Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.8844 PT)

Cylinder Head Gasket

from

$40.49
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:
  • PermaTorque® head gaskets meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Built to exceed all original equipment specifications
  • Provides the robust seal needed to contain peak combustion pressures and temperatures
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
See More

Felpro – PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.8845 PT)

PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

from

$33.99
Fel-Pro® gaskets are specifically designed for the repair environment to deliver a reliable seal on even the most troublesome applications. Designed for imperfect sealing surfaces and manufactured with proprietary materials, you can count on Fel-Pro for innovative sealing solutions for the real-world repair environment.

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
See More

Best-Selling 1981 Volkswagen Dasher Cylinder Head Bolt Set

Upgrade your Dasher with our best-selling Cylinder Head Bolt Set.

Victor Reinz – Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set (Part No.14-32047-01)

Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set

from

$21.79
Using new head bolts when performing a cylinder head installation is always a good idea however, on late-model engines that came from the factory with TTY (torque-to yield) head bolts, replacement is an absolute necessity. TTY bolts are designed to exert the maximum clamping force for a tight head gasket seal, however they permanently stretched and could fail if re-used.

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.
See More

Top-Quality Engine Valves for 1981 Volkswagen Dashers

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Engine Valve for Volkswagen Dashers and enjoy top-notch performance from $20.42.

AE – Federal Mogul Exhaust Valve (Part No.A405026097AE)

Federal Mogul Exhaust Valve

from

$20.42
The AE range of high quality valve-train components includes application-specific valves, design and manufactured to OE standards. The top-engine environment is increasingly hostile, due to turbocharging and other techniques for CO2 reduction. Only components that employ OE design expertise, with the latest advanced materials and manufacturing quality, can provide the performance and durability that professional engine technicians demand. Valves are subjected to some of the highest stresses and temperatures in the engine, yet not only must they survive, they must also continue to seal perfectly. As a top-engine expert with a long heritage of innovation, AE provides the answer with high-precision designs. The choice of material is so critical that some AE valves, known as bi-metallic valves, are made from two materials, with the head optimized for strength and temperature resistance and the stem optimized to resist wear.

Product Features:
  • OE Quality
  • Optimized for strength
  • High temperature strength
  • Stem optimized to resist wear
See More

FAQs for 1981 Volkswagen Dasher Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

What are the best-selling Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for 1981 Volkswagen Dashers?

Out of 5 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads that fit 1981 Volkswagen Dashers, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1981 Volkswagen Dasher Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads?

The prices of Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1981 Volkswagen Dasher range from $20.42 up to $55.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads Valve Cover and Cylinder Head for a 1981 Volkswagen Dasher?

The average price for Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1981 Volkswagen Dasher is $34.54. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Valve Cover and Cylinder Head category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for other Volkswagen Dasher model years?

Yes, we carry Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for 6 model years of Volkswagen Dashers between 1974 and 1980. The following model years are the most popular for Valve Cover and Cylinder Head purchases: 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975, and 1974.

What are the cheapest Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for my 1981 Volkswagen Dasher?

The cheapest 1981 Volkswagen Dasher Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for any other 1981 Volkswagen models?

What types of Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads do you sell for my 1981 Volkswagen Dasher?

As of 4/10/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for a 1981 Volkswagen Dasher:

Can I get help with 1981 Volkswagen Dasher Valve Cover and Cylinder Head orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Volkswagen Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads and more.

What is your return policy for Volkswagen Dasher Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Volkswagen Dasher Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.