1988 GMC V3500 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Essential 1988 GMC V3500 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

ARP Auto Racing – 1.75"Oal Stud, 0.8"D Adjuster Third, 3/8"-24, 7/16"-14, 0.7"D Screw-In, Set Of 16 (Part No.134-7101)

1.75"Oal Stud, 0.8"D Adjuster Third, 3/8"-24, 7/16"-14, 0.7"D Screw-In, Set Of 16

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If you have ever installed a rocker stud into a cylinder head and watched it wobble as it screwed in, you knew from the beginning that the rocker geometry was going to be inconsistent all over the place. ARP rocker studs are concentric within 0.005 T.I.R. thread pitch to thread pitch. They run in straight and true. Lengths are exact designed to provide positive seating every time. An extra large radius base offers greater resistance to flex. Available in both High Performance and Pro Series models. To be used with ARP patented Perma Loc(TM) adjusters.

Product Features:
  • Made Of 8740 Chrome Moly Forgings
  • Heat Treated To 180,000 PSI
  • Excellent For Elapsed Time Bracket Racing, Limited Rule Oval Track Competition And Street Use
  • Lengths Are Exact Designed To Provide Positive Seating Every Time
  • Set of 16
  • .800″ Adjuster Thread Length
  • 3/8-24 Shank Diameter and Thread
  • 3/8″ Typical Small Block Application
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Felpro – CYLINDER HEAD GASKET SPACER SHIM (Part No.8180 SP-1)

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET SPACER SHIM

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$23.29
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
  • 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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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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Edelbrock – Sure Seat Valve Springs (Part No.5825)

Sure Seat Valve Springs

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$147.99
The Edelbrock #5825 Replacement Sure Seat Valve Spring for Edelbrock #5085, 60759, 60909, 60719, 60739, 60999, 60899 & 79899 cylinder heads are made of highest quality spring wire and precision wound to close tolerances.

Product Features:
  • Non-Rotator Type
  • 1.460 in. Outer Diameter
  • Made In The USA
  • Single Coil Spring Type
  • Set of 16
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Spartan – Engine Cylinder Head; Chev 350 87-95 Cyl Head (Part No.2CA2)

Engine Cylinder Head; Chev 350 87-95 Cyl Head

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$397.99
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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Sealed Power – Engine Push Rod (Part No.RP-3287)

Engine Push Rod

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$4.29
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 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 Rocker Arm Kit (Part No.R-1120)

Engine Rocker Arm Kit

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$10.49
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 Pivot
  • 1 Arm
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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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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Felpro – Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set (Part No.ES 72856)

Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set

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$31.99
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 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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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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ARP Auto Racing – ARP Cylinder Head Stud Kit (Part No.234-4301)

ARP Cylinder Head Stud Kit

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$298.99
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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Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.501 SD)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$41.99
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 THE TOUGHEST CONDITIONS — Engineered for hardworking vehicles that operate in severe conditions
  • STRONG AND DURABLE — Severe duty steel core gaskets designed slightly thicker to accommodate for machined surfaces
  • PREMIUM MATERIALS — High-grade stainless armor enhances strength and corrosion resistance while proprietary coatings enhance sealing and anti-stick properties
  • SUPERIOR SEAL — Precise embossed Printoseal sealing beads at all vital areas to eliminate leak paths
  • 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 – Head Gasket (Part No.1131G)

Head Gasket

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$32.99
Mr. Gasket Steel Shim Cylinder Head Gaskets are for high performance street machines, drag racing and oval track racing. With today’s extreme compression ratios you need stronger more durable gaskets. Mr. Gasket steel shim gaskets are made from .020 inch steel shim stock which is thinner than most composite gaskets increasing engine compression. Stress formed embossments will seal the extreme cylinder pressure.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured from .020″ steel shim stock.
  • Thinner than composition head gaskets – increases engine compression.
  • Stress formed embossments seal extreme cylinder pressures.
  • For high performance street, drag race and oval track use.
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper (Part No.VK-138)

Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper

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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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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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Edelbrock – Classic Series Valve Covers: Big Block Chevy 396-502 1965 & Up, Black Aluminum (Part No.41853)

Classic Series Valve Covers: Big Block Chevy 396-502 1965 & Up, Black Aluminum

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$391.99
The Edelbrock part #41853 Classic Series Valve Covers are designed for Chevy Big-Block V8 1965 & Later applications and have a Black finish. Edelbrock first made these aluminum valve covers in the late ’50s and they’re still a classic. Made of heavy-gauge sand-cast aluminum, Overall height is measured from base to top at the highest point. Edelbrock classic valve covers can be machined to accept breathers if desired.

Product Features:
  • Big Block Chevy 396-502 1965 & Up
  • Tall
  • Black Aluminum
  • Set Of Two
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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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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 – Engine Cylinder Head Set (Part No.HSU 8726-1)

Engine Cylinder Head 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:
  • 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 – Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.HS 8523 PT-2)

Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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$87.99
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 Valve Lifter (Part No.HT-817)

Engine Valve Lifter

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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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Competition Cams – LIFTERS, LS SERIES OE STYLE HYD RLR 1 ST (Part No.850-16)

LIFTERS, LS SERIES OE STYLE HYD RLR 1 ST

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COMP Cams Hydraulic Roller Lifters are a performance upgrade for stock hydraulic roller lifters or retro-fit hydraulic roller lifters for non-roller blocks. The roller wheel decreases friction and increases longevity when compared to flat tappet lifters. Hydraulic roller lifters can handle much more aggressive cam profiles than flat tappets unlocking performance potential.

Product Features:
  • .842″ diameter; 122g weight; 2.66″ seat height
  • Performance replacement for stock hydraulic roller lifters or retro-fit hydraulic roller lifters for non-roller blocks
  • Decrease friction and increase longevity when directly compared to flat tappet lifters
  • Accept much more aggressive cam profiles than flat tappet lifters will allow
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Edelbrock – Hydraulic Roller Lifter Kit for 1987 and Later Big-Block Chevys (Part No.97384)

Hydraulic Roller Lifter Kit for 1987 and Later Big-Block Chevys

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$298.99
Edelbrock part #97384 high performance hydraulic roller lifters for 1987 and later small-block Chevys are the perfect match for Edelbrock Rollin’ Thunder hydraulic roller cams. The Edelbrock Part #97384 are a drop-in replacement for 1987 and later blocks

Product Features:
  • For Small Block Chevy (1987-Later)
  • Without Tie Bar
  • .75 To 1 Turn Of Preload Is Recommended
  • Set of 16
  • Made In The USA
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Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9731)

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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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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1988 GMC V3500 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1988 GMC V3500. 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 $0.30 to $1,279.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1988 GMC V3500 running smoothly.

Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads are only as good as their brand. We stock 9 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1988 GMC V3500. 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 V3500, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 301 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts with 4.4 stars and Engine Rocker Arm Nut with 5.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads to keep your 1988 GMC V3500 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 V3500 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1988 GMC V3500 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 V3500 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 V3500 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

What are the most purchased Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1988 GMC V3500?

Out of 67 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1988 GMC V3500, 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
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Engine Valve Lifter
Engine Valve Lifters

What are the top-rated 1988 GMC V3500 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads?

Top-rated Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for your 1988 GMC V3500 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts
from $15.99
(9)
Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts
“good”
Engine Rocker Arm Nut
from $0.95
(4)
Engine Rocker Arm Nut
“Great”
CYLINDER HEAD BOLT SET
from $47.99
(4)
CYLINDER HEAD BOLT SET
“A”