1997 Ford Explorer Engine Parts

Essential 1997 Ford Explorer Engine Parts

Motorcraft – Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor (Part No.A2255419829MTR)

Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor

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$69.90
Motorcraft Engine Crank Shaft Position Sensors are designed and tested to meet OE specifications for durability and reliability under extreme conditions. These are manufactured using high standards which ensure long lasting durability. They have high resistance and offer superior service life.

Product Features:
  • Ensures long lasting durability
  • Reliable under extreme conditions
  • Made of high quality material
  • Resists fatigue failure
  • Offers superior service life
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Felpro – Gasket Kit (Part No.260-3152)

Gasket Kit

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$336.99
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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Dorman – Rubber Expansion Plug 3/4 In. – Size Range 3/4 In. – 7/8 In. (Part No.02608)

Rubber Expansion Plug 3/4 In. - Size Range 3/4 In. - 7/8 In.

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$8.29
Our uniquely designed pilot seal expansion plugs ensure a leak-proof fit.

Product Features:
  • Many sizes available
  • Conveniently available in packs of different quantities
  • Constructed from high quality steel, copper, brass, or rubber
  • Dorman’s Engine Expansion Plugs are constructed to strict engineering quality standards
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Cloyes Gear – Engine Balance Shaft Chain Tensioner (Part No.P442)

Engine Balance Shaft Chain Tensioner

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$26.49
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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Felpro – Engine Timing Cover Gasket Set (Part No.TCS 45450)

Engine Timing 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:
  • 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
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.HS 8548 PT-14)

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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Mr. Gasket – Street Legal Dress-Up Kit (Part No.9832)

Street Legal Dress-Up Kit

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$133.99
Fits small block Ford 289-351W. Dress up your engine compartment while meeting all of the State and Government emission requirements by using this Street Legal Dress Up Kit. Each kit includes two chrome valve covers which have two holes on top, designed to accept all OEM PCV and breather hoses, and includes appropriate grommets and components. *SEE catalog for complete listing.

Product Features:
  • Meets State Emission Requirements
  • Meets Government Emission Requirements
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Crankshaft Rebuilders – Remanufactured Crankshaft Kit (Part No.16500)

Remanufactured Crankshaft Kit

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$264.99
Remanufactured precision machined OE crankshafts.

Product Features:
  • Includes matching rod and main bearings.
  • Journals Micropolished.
  • All units subject to complete quality inspection.
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Sealed Power – Engine Exhaust Valve (Part No.V-4586)

Engine Exhaust Valve

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$17.99
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 (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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Felpro – Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set (Part No.ES 71328)

Engine 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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Sealed Power – Engine Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft (Part No.224-14275)

Engine Oil Pump Intermediate Shaft

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$43.99
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:
  • 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 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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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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Cloyes Gear – Engine Balance Shaft Chain Guide (Part No.P436G)

Engine Balance Shaft Chain Guide

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$17.49
A timing chain guide serves as a track or guide, for the timing chain, connecting the crankshaft and camshaft. Designed to meet or exceed OEM performance requirements, Timing Guides, which are available in kits or as a stand-alone product, utilize the latest in design and material technology, ensuring quiet and maintenance-free experience

Product Features:
  • Extensively tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance
  • CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials
  • 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
  • Refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information
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Sealed Power – Engine Piston (Part No.WH843CP)

Engine Piston

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$45.99
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:
  • Helps improve cylinder sealing for less blow-by
  • Retains standard ring gaps in top groove
  • DUROSHIELD« skirt-coated piston
  • Moly-graphite coating extends engine life
  • Reduces friction for higher fuel economy
  • Prevents damage from inadequate lubrication on start-up
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Anchor – Engine Mount: Front Right, 1 Piece (Part No.2999)

Engine Mount: Front Right, 1 Piece

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$43.49
The purpose of the mount is to support the engine and transmission on the chassis and dampen vibration and noise from reverberating to the rest of the vehicle. Engine and Transmission Mounts are engineered and manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications using the latest CAD/CAM engineering process to ensure superior quality, form, fit and function. Only premium quality materials are used in the manufacturing process to guarantee precise performance and maximum durability. Applicable to Applicable to FORD 96-01; MERCURY 97-01;. Please verify your application.

Product Features:
  • MAXIMUM LIFE & PERFORMANCE: Both natural and SBR (Styrene Butadiene) rubber provide good abrasion resistance and aging stability to ensure maximum life and performance.
  • MEETS OR EXCEEDS DUROMETER MEASUREMENTS: All rubber material is manufactured to specific Durometer (hardness) measurements based on the vehicle’s application requirements.
  • HARDENED STEEL FASTENERS: All fasteners are made of hardened steel with heat treated Grade #5 bolts.
  • SUPERIOR BOND: A special Chemlock® bonding agent is used to ensure a superior rubber-to-metal bond.
  • HYDRAULIC MOUNT DESIGN: Hydraulic Mounts (applicable where OE) are designed for most front wheel drive vehicles because transverse drive train mounting.
  • For Years: 1996-2001
  • Weight approx: 4 Lbs
  • PART GROUP: 2868, 2999, 3000
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Dorman – Help – Engine Oil Dipstick: Direct Replacement, Stainless Steel (Part No.917-368)

Engine Oil Dipstick: Direct Replacement, Stainless Steel

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$32.99
This engine oil dipstick is designed to match the fit and function of an original equipment dipstick in specified applications. Level marks are clearly distinguished and properly gauged for accuracy.

Product Features:
  • Ideal replacement – this engine oil dipstick is designed to match the fit and function of an original equipment dipstick in specified applications
  • Ideal solution – level marks are clearly distinguished and properly gauged for accuracy
  • Durable construction – designed and manufactured to strict specifications for reliable performance
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by a team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Motorcraft – Original Equipment (O.E.) Sensor Assembly (Part No.DU-70)

Original Equipment (O.E.) Sensor Assembly

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$39.99
The only parts recommended by Ford Motor Company for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Inputs from the camshaft, throttle position and crankshaft sensors provide the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) the information needed to make the vehicle perform efficiently.
  • The Throttle Position Sensor measures how much throttle is being applied; then the PCM tells the fuel injection system how much fuel is needed.
  • The Camshaft and Crankshaft Position Sensors provide data to the PCM which controls the spark timing and ignition advance resulting in optimum performance and controlled emissions.
  • Motorcraft Position Sensors meet Ford specifications to help ensure optimum performance and durability.
  • Designed for long service life under harsh under-hood conditions.
  • Position sensors work in harmony with other emission sensors to help provide the best possible fuel economy and emissions.
  • Designed with OE electrical connectors ensuring proper fits.
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Melling – Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Repair Kit (Part No.K-68)

Stock Replacement Type Oil Pump Repair Kit

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$61.99
Melling oil pump repair kits are provided to supply the parts needed to rebuild a specific individual oil pump. Melling kits include all the required parts needed for a quality oil pump rebuild. Although Melling recommends the installation of a new oil pump, Melling oil pump repair kits are the preferred choice when a rebuilder has the desire to reuse the original oil pump casting or front timing cover.

Product Features:
  • Includes components needed to rebuild a worn oil pump providing an alternative to purchasing a new oil pump
  • Components are manufactured from high quality materials for durable wear
  • Components are precision engineered for optimum fit and function
  • Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
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Melling – Stock Replacement Oil Pump Screen (Part No.300S-300SA)

Stock Replacement Oil Pump Screen

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$127.99
A new Melling pick-up tube/oil screen assembly provides the lubrication oil as well as protection for your oil pump from materials that find their way into the engine oil supply system. Contaminates enter your oil system via engine wear, extended time between oil changes and other internal engine sources. These contaminates can interfere with the proper oil flow and pressure spring functions resulting in engine damage and/or failure. Melling suggests that a new properly installed oil pump pick-up tube/screen be a part of every oil pump installation. Several Melling oil pump applications are offered with an oil screen included.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured from high quality durable materials for long wear
  • Precision engineering protects the engine from dirt and contaminants
  • Designed for long-life and worry-free performance
  • Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications
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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99177)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$39.49
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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Carquest Premium – Engine Oil Level Sensor (Part No.FFA1226)

Engine Oil Level Sensor

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$326.99
Engine Oil Level Sensor

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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Dorman – Help – Engine Oil Filler Cap (Part No.90005)

Engine Oil Filler Cap

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$13.99
This engine oil filter cap is designed to match the fit and function of the original cap on specified vehicles, and is engineered for durability and reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine oil filter cap is designed to match the fit and function of the original cap on specified vehicles
  • Restores functionality – reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or cracked due to heat and 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 – Engine Timing Cover Repair Sleeve (Part No.16213)

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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Felpro – Engine Conversion Gasket Set (Part No.CS 9293-1)

Engine Conversion Gasket Set

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$114.99
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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Felpro – Fuel Injection Plenum Gasket Set (Part No.MS 94683)

Fuel Injection Plenum Gasket Set

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$22.49
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
  • SEALING TECHNOLOGIES — Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
  • ENGINEERING EXPERTISE — Parts are designed, reviewed, validated and approved by Fel-Pro engineers through rigorous research and development
  • REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
  • EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
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Popular 1997 Ford Explorer Engine Parts Categories

1997 Ford Explorer Engine Parts

You count on your 1997 Ford Explorer to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Engine Parts. With 280 Engine Parts ranging in price from $0.43 to $3,216.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1997 Ford Explorer.

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Top-Rated Engine Parts Brands For Your 1997 Ford Explorer

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Popular Carquest Premium Engine Parts

You’ll find popular Carquest Premium brand products across Camshafts and Engine Timing Parts. All are waiting to get your 1997 Ford Explorer back on the road. Some of the top-rated Carquest Premium products in these categories are:
Camshaft Synchronizer - 100% NEW
from $78.99
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Camshaft Synchronizer – 100% NEW
Camshaft Synchronizers
Timing Set, 3-Piece
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Timing Set, 3-Piece
Timing Sets
Chain Hydraulic Tensioner Reservoir
from $66.99
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Chain Hydraulic Tensioner Reservoir
Timing Chain Tensioners

FAQs for 1997 Ford Explorer Engine Parts

What are the most purchased Engine Parts for the 1997 Ford Explorer?

Out of 280 Engine Parts for the 1997 Ford Explorer, the most popular in our inventory are:
Engine Valve Lifter
from $10.49
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Engine Valve Lifter
Engine Valve Lifters
Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit
from $34.99
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Engine Crankshaft Seal Kit
Crankshaft Seals
Engine Valve Lifter
from $15.79
(3)
Engine Valve Lifter
Engine Valve Lifters

What are the top-rated 1997 Ford Explorer Engine Parts?

Top-rated Engine Parts for your 1997 Ford Explorer based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Oil Seal
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Oil Seal
“worked great”
VALVE COVER GASKET SET
from $25.99
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VALVE COVER GASKET SET
“Worked great”