1997 Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Essential 1997 Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts (Part No.26592 PT)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts

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$59.99
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 NEXTGEN COATING TECHNOLOGY — Precise amount of coating is applied to withstand higher engine temperatures and accommodate surface finishes as rough as 80 Ra
  • UNIQUE COMBUSTION SEAL — Exclusive LaserWeld stopper layer technology reduces gasket damage from blow out and helps ensure a stronger combustion seal
  • MULTI-LAYERED STEEL CONSTRUCTION — Multiple layers of stainless steel maintain sealing stress and accommodate head lift
  • SUPERIOR SEAL — Precise embossed sealing beads at 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 – Valve Cover (Part No.9804)

Valve Cover

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$72.39
These valve covers are constructed of a heavy gauge steel that will also help to prevent leaks around sealing flanges. Sold as a pair.

Product Features:
  • Fits Ford small block
  • Chrome plated steel construction
  • Sold as a pair
  • Chrome Plated
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Sealed Power – Engine Exhaust Valve (Part No.V-4603)

Engine Exhaust Valve

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$16.99
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.
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Mahle – Mahle Exhaust Valve (Part No.A4050200618MAH)

Mahle Exhaust Valve

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$25.55
MAHLE manufactures intake and exhaust valves in forged and hot-extruded versions in a multitude of materials for gasoline and diesel engines of every size. Depending on the stresses they are subjected to, the valves are reinforced around the seat, hardened, nitrided, or chrome-plated. Sodium-filled hollow valves can be used for extremely high thermal and mechanical loads. Since stresses on the components continue to rise in modern engines, MAHLE is focusing on the ongoing development of cooled valves.

Product Features:
  • OE Quality
  • Optimized for strength
  • Heat and corrosion resistant
  • Chromium plated or nitrided
  • Stem optimized to resist wear
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Sealed Power – Engine Push Rod (Part No.RP-3241)

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.
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Sealed Power – Engine Push Rod (Part No.RP-3332)

Engine Push Rod

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$8.29
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 Valve Spring (Part No.VS-1643)

Engine Valve Spring

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$3.99
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.
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ARP Auto Racing – For Use With Chevy Small Block, 1.895" Stud L, Black Oxide, Chrome, Set Of 16 (Part No.134-7104)

For Use With Chevy Small Block, 1.895" Stud L, Black Oxide, Chrome, Set Of 16

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$59.99
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
  • 1″ Adjuster Thread Length
  • 3/8″-24 Shank Diameter and Thread
  • 3/8″ Typical Small Block Application with Roller Rockers
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Ball Stud (Part No.MR-1847)

Engine Rocker Arm Ball Stud

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$1.49
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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Victor Reinz – Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.02-10921-01)

Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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$348.99
Whether you are a professional technician or a skilled do-it-yourselfer, you need easy access to Victor Reinz quality at every level of the engine all in one box and without any surprises. Protective packaging, informative labels, and state-of-the art electronic cataloging, ensure you receive precisely the gaskets and seals needed for a successful, long-lasting repair.

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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Mahle – Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.A80101873188MAH)

Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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$566.49
WARNING: This item cannot be returned for a replacement or refund if opened! Mahle is the largest gasket manufacturer in the world, providing you original equipment design and quality and world class aftermarket service. Mahle does not just cut gaskets – it designs total system sealing approaches that utilize application engineering. This means that regardless of what application you are trying to seal, you can count on Mahle doing the research and testing to provide the optimum material and technology for that specific application – this systems sealing approach requires a variety of materials. No other gasket manufacturer offers the Application Engineered approach to sealing an engine. A variety of different gasket materials insure an engine gets the optimal seal. All gaskets are not created equal – Mahle gaskets prove it every day.

Product Features:
  • Original equipment design and quality
  • Head sets give you original equipment form, fit, and function
  • Utilizes OE equivalent or better materials in all head sets
  • Packaged in shrink wrapped tray
  • Every part you need to complete your gasket repair in one package unless otherwise stated
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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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Dorman – Rubber Expansion Plug 1-1/2 In. – Size Range 1-1/2 In. – 1-5/8 In. (sold by each) (Part No.570-009)

Rubber Expansion Plug 1-1/2 In. - Size Range 1-1/2 In. - 1-5/8 In. (sold by each)

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$8.49
This engine expansion plug is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine expansion plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this plug is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Edelbrock – RPM Small-Block Ford 1.90" Cylinder Head Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam (Part No.60229)

RPM Small-Block Ford 1.90" Cylinder Head Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam

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$973.99
The Edelbrock #60229 Performer RPM cylinder head is designed for use with 289-351W c.i.d. Small-Block Ford applications. The Edelbrock #60229 Performer RPM head is perfect for street performance, daily drivers, street rods and muscle cars where seat-of-th

Product Features:
  • Out-of-the-Box Bolt-On Performance
  • Maximum Performance From Idle through Mid-Range
  • Intake Valves Are For Use w/Stock Pistons
  • Designed For Non-Emissions
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Spartan – Engine Cylinder Head; Ford 4.0 07-11 LFT Head (Part No.2FKHL)

Engine Cylinder Head; Ford 4.0 07-11 LFT Head

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$666.99
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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Dorman – Pipe Plug C.S. Hex 3/4-14 Npt X 5/8 In. (sold by each) (Part No.090-072)

Pipe Plug C.S. Hex 3/4-14 Npt X 5/8 In. (sold by each)

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$3.49
This engine cylinder head plug is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine cylinder head plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this plug is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Felpro – CYLINDER HEAD BOLT SET (Part No.ES 72794)

CYLINDER HEAD BOLT SET

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$52.99
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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Felpro – CYLINDER HEAD BOLT SET (Part No.ES 71324)

CYLINDER HEAD BOLT SET

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$56.99
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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Felpro – CYLINDER HEAD BOLT SET (Part No.ES 72171)

CYLINDER HEAD BOLT SET

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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:
  • 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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Felpro – CYLINDER HEAD DOWEL PIN SET (Part No.ES 70744)

CYLINDER HEAD DOWEL PIN SET

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$4.99
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:
  • Recommended replacement when observing wear on original pins
  • 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
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm (Part No.R-1096)

Engine Rocker Arm

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$20.99
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.
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Kit (Part No.R-879)

Engine Rocker Arm Kit

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$18.79
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:
  • Complete rocker arm assembly
  • 1 Arm
  • 1 Pivot
  • Stamped steel
  • Bolt type mount
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Lifter (Part No.HT-2205)

Engine Valve Lifter

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$15.79
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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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Lifter (Part No.HT-2305)

Engine Valve Lifter

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$15.79
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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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Lifter (Part No.HT-2271)

Engine Valve Lifter

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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:
  • 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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1997 Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1997 Ford Explorer. Maybe you just need a couple of Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 50 different Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads in our inventory ranging from $0.43 to $1,751.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1997 Ford Explorer running smoothly.

Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads are only as good as their brand. We stock 10 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1997 Ford Explorer. Sealed Power, Felpro, and Dorman 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 1997 Ford Explorer, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 64 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include CYLINDER HEAD BOLT SET with 4.8 stars and Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts with 5.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads to keep your 1997 Ford Explorer 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 1997 Ford Explorer Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1997 Ford Explorer 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 Explorer the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads brands and parts.

Popular Felpro Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

We carry Felpro parts in our stock across Cylinder Head Alignment Dowel Pins and Cylinder Head Gaskets categories, plus more. For a 1997 Ford Explorer, our most popular Felpro Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads include:
CYLINDER HEAD DOWEL PIN SET
from $4.99
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CYLINDER HEAD DOWEL PIN SET
Cylinder Head Alignment Dowel Pins
Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts
from $47.99
(1)
Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts
Cylinder Head Gaskets

Top 1997 Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads from Sealed Power

Sealed Power products are another trusted brand when it comes to Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for your 1997 Ford Explorer. Popular Sealed Power parts include:
Engine Valve Lifter
from $10.49
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Engine Valve Lifter
Engine Valve Lifters
Engine Valve Lifter
from $15.79
(3)
Engine Valve Lifter
Engine Valve Lifters
Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper
from $0.43
(2)
Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper
Engine Valve Locks

FAQs for 1997 Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

What are the most purchased Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1997 Ford Explorer?

Out of 50 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1997 Ford Explorer, the most popular in our inventory are:
Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts
from $34.99
(2)
Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts
Cylinder Head Gaskets
Engine Push Rod
from $2.99
This product is not rated
Engine Push Rod
Push Rods
Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts
from $34.99
(4)
Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts
Cylinder Head Gaskets

What are the top-rated 1997 Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads?

Top-rated Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for your 1997 Ford Explorer based on customer reviews/ratings are:
CYLINDER HEAD BOLT SET
from $52.99
(4)
CYLINDER HEAD BOLT SET
“Great product and price. They were also in stock. Thank you”
Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts
from $56.99
(3)
Cylinder Head Gasket: Multi-Layered Steel, Without Head Bolts
“According to my mechanic all went well.”
Cylinder Head Gasket Set
from $204.99
(3)
Cylinder Head Gasket Set
“no comment”