1988 GMC R2500 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Essential 1988 GMC R2500 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

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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Edelbrock – Sure Seat Valve Springs for Big-Block Chevy 396-402-427-454 V8 (Part No.5862)

Sure Seat Valve Springs for Big-Block Chevy 396-402-427-454 V8

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$80.99
Complete kit includes retainers and locks. Springs made of highest quality spring wire. Springs precision wound to close tolerances. Includes superior quality steel retainers. Includes 7 degree heat-treated valve stem locks. Retainers and locks black oxide coated. Non-Rotator style: Dyno tested and street proven. Great match to Edelbrock camshaft kit.

Product Features:
  • For Use With Cast Iron Heads
  • Springs Made of Highest Quality Spring Wire
  • Springs Precision Wound To Close Tolerances
  • Use with Original Equipment Heads Only
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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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Sealed Power – Engine Intake Valve (Part No.V-1926)

Engine Intake Valve

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$4.99
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:
  • Chrome plated stem
  • Hard coating added to surface for strength & aiding in lubrication
  • Note – coating added in varying thicknesses depending on application
  • Innovative design, using leading edge materials
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Competition Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs (Part No.1075)

Ultra Seal: Competition Screw-In Rocker Arm Studs

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$94.99
Mr. Gasket competition screw-in rocker arm studs are manufactured from heat treated black oxide coated Grade 8 steel. Ideal for high performance street and race applications.

Product Features:
  • Black Oxide Coated Grade 8 Steel
  • Kit Contains 16 Studs
  • Easy To Install
  • Heat Treated Steel
  • Prevents Stud Flexing
  • Black Plated Finish
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Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9731)

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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$128.99
Product Features:
  • Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5762, 5795
  • Use W/ Locks Part #9612
  • 1.50 in. Outside Diameter
  • Steel Material
  • Black Oxide Finish
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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 Push Rod (Part No.RP-3093)

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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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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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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Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.HS 7733 PT-15)

Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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$72.99
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 – 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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Edelbrock – Signature Series Valve Covers: Big Block Chevy 396-502 1965 & Up, Chrome Steel (Part No.4480)

Signature Series Valve Covers: Big Block Chevy 396-502 1965 & Up, Chrome Steel

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$78.99
The Edelbrock #4480 Signature Series Valve Covers are designed for Chevrolet 396-502 V8 ’65 & later applications. Engineered for function and styled for great looks, Signature Series valve covers have stock-style breather baffles that prevent oil passage to the PCV valve. These quality valve covers accept all emissions equipment, including PCV valve holes. Rubber grommets for the breather and PCV valve holes are included. Matching breathers sold separately.

Product Features:
  • Big Block Chevy 396-502 1965 & Up
  • Short
  • Chrome Steel
  • Set Of Two
  • Rubber Grommets For Breather
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Dorman – Valve Covers: With Gasket, Direct Replacement, Stamped Steel, Passenger Side (Part No.264-986)

Valve Covers: With Gasket, Direct Replacement, Stamped Steel, Passenger Side

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$185.99
This replacement valve cover matches the fit and function of the original equipment part that may be damaged or warped. Made from quality materials for excellent fit and superior heat resistance, this valve cover has undergone extensive testing.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this valve cover matches the original equipment part for fit and function
  • Durable construction – this valve cover is made of quality materials to withstand extreme temperatures to resist leaking
  • Cost-effective solution – offers original equipment performance at competitive price
  • Quality tested – this part has undergone try-on and material testing to ensure a quality fit and reliable service
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ARP Auto Racing – For Use With 2004 And Later Gen Iii/ Ls Series Small Block, 200000Psi Tensile (Part No.134-3610)

For Use With 2004 And Later Gen Iii/ Ls Series Small Block, 200000Psi Tensile

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$155.99
All Pro Series bolts are cold forged to ensure molecular integrity, heat treated prior to thread rolling and machining, and are rated at 200,000 PSI tensile strength. ARP Pro Series head bolt kits are application specific, designed for use with typically competition only components. These fasteners deliver superior strength and meet the ARP zero defect zero failure quality standard. Hardened and parallel ground washers are included with each kit to ensure even load distribution and accurate torque readings. All Pro Series head bolts have a reduced wrenching hex or 12 point head and wide area flange to eliminate the need for valve train removal for cylinder head retorquing and permits the use of larger diameter valve springs. Most applications have undercut short bolts that can help eliminate head gasket failures through providing more stretch to compensate for the additional compression of gaskets.

Product Features:
  • Pro Series Bolts Are Cold Forged To Ensure Molecular Integrity, Heat Treated Prior To Thread Rolling And Machining
  • Nominally Rated At 200,000 Psi Tensile Strength
  • These Fasteners Deliver Superior Strength And Meet The ARP Zero Defect Zero Failure Quality Standard
  • Bolts Have A Reduced Wrenching Hex Or 12 Point Head And Wide Area Flange To Eliminate The Need For Valve Train Removal For Cylinder Head Retorquing And Permits The Use Of Larger Diameter Valve Springs
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Felpro – CYLINDER HEAD BOLT SET (Part No.ES 74034)

CYLINDER HEAD BOLT 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:
  • 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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Edelbrock – Valve Seat for B/B Chevy heads with 2.19" Valves (Part No.9716)

Valve Seat for B/B Chevy heads with 2.19" Valves

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$22.99
Product Features:
  • 2.19 in.
  • Ductile Iron Material
  • Intake
  • Sold Individually
  • Made In The USA
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Mr. Gasket – Cylinder Head Dowel Pins (Part No.4377)

Cylinder Head Dowel Pins

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$17.79
Big Block Chevrolet tubular head dowel, .638/.639 inch o.d. (outer diameter) by 1/2 inch. Packaged two per set. These hard to find dowel pins are precision machined then case hardened for accurate alignment in engine assembly.

Product Features:
  • Precision Machined
  • Case Hardened
  • Give Accurate Alignment
  • 2 Per Set
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Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.8523 PT-1)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$21.99
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:
  • 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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Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Head Gasket (Part No.5799G)

Ultra Seal: Head Gasket

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$68.99
Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal Head Gaskets are a five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction. The graphite core has excellent thermoconductivity (transfers heat) away from hot spots in head preventing gasket burn-out. They provide excellent stability, compressibility and high temperature endurance. A high temperature silicone coating ensures sealing of engine fluids. Compatible with cast iron or aluminum heads, they will not brinell (indent) aluminum cylinder heads. Suitable for high performance street, drag race and oval track use. Sold individually.brbrGasket Bore 4.130 inch, Compressed thickness 0.055 inch

Product Features:
  • Five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction
  • Graphite core is excellent transfering heat away from hot spots in head preventing gasket burn-out.
  • Provides excellent stability, compressibility and high temperature endurance
  • Coated with high temperature silicone to ensure sealing of engine fluids
  • Will not brinell (indent) aluminum cylinder heads
  • For high performance street, drag race and oval track use
  • Compatible w/High Octane Fuel
  • Compatible With Exotic Fuel
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Edelbrock – Performer Big-Block Chevy Oval Port Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam (Part No.60499)

Performer Big-Block Chevy Oval Port Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam

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$1191.99
Product Features:
  • Complete Single For Flat Tappet
  • 100cc Combustion Chamber Volume
  • 290cc Intake/110cc Exhaust Runner Volume
  • 2.19 in. Intake/1.88 in. Exhaust Valve Diameter
  • 0.562 in. Deck Thickness
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Edelbrock – RPM Small-Block Chevy Cylinder Head 64cc Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam (Part No.60899)

RPM Small-Block Chevy Cylinder Head 64cc Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam

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$1192.99
Product Features:
  • Out-of-the-Box Bolt-On Performance
  • With Straight Plugs
  • 64cc Combustion Chambers Improve Performance
  • Retain Stock Compression Ratio
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Mr. Gasket – Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts (Part No.9824)

Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts

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$15.99
Chrome-plated for beauty and durability, wing bolts make valve cover removal fast & easy. They are precision-engineered and feature extra-long threads to accommodate Mr. Gasket re-usable valve cover gasket & custom valve covers.

Product Features:
  • Fits Chevy V8
  • Standard Y Top 1/4 In-20 X 5/8 in L
  • Chrome Plated Steel
  • Overall Length: 4.64″
  • Installed Length: 4.00″
  • Pack of 4
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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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1988 GMC R2500 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1988 GMC R2500. Maybe you just need a couple of Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 65 different Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads in our inventory ranging from $0.30 to $1,192.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1988 GMC R2500 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 1988 GMC R2500. 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 1988 GMC R2500, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 153 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts with 4.4 stars and CYLINDER HEAD BOLT SET with 4.8 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads to keep your 1988 GMC R2500 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 1988 GMC R2500 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1988 GMC R2500 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 R2500 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads brands and parts.

FAQs for 1988 GMC R2500 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

What are the most purchased Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1988 GMC R2500?

Out of 65 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1988 GMC R2500, the most popular in our inventory are:
Engine Valve Lifter
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(15)
Engine Valve Lifter
Engine Valve Lifters
Engine Push Rod
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(5)
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 1988 GMC R2500 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads?

Top-rated Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for your 1988 GMC R2500 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts
from $15.99
(9)
Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts
“good”
CYLINDER HEAD BOLT SET
from $47.99
(4)
CYLINDER HEAD BOLT SET
“A”
Engine Rocker Arm Nut
from $0.95
(4)
Engine Rocker Arm Nut
“Great”