Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

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If you’re in search of Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads aftermarket or OEM parts, consider your search over! Advance Auto Parts carries 128 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads from top brands with prices ranging from $0.43 to $1,838.99.

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Essential Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

ARP Auto Racing – For Use With Ford Small Block 289/ 302, Hex Head, 180000Psi Tensile (Part No.154-3601)

For Use With Ford Small Block 289/ 302, Hex Head, 180000Psi Tensile

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$82.99
High Performance head bolts are available with a reduced wrenching hex or 12 point and wide area flanged head that eliminates the need for valve train removal to facilitate cylinder head retorquing. All High Performance Series bolts are 180,000 PSI (which is 15 Percent stronger than Grade 8) and kits come complete with hardened parallel ground washers.

Product Features:
  • High Performance Head Bolts Are Available With A Reduced Wrenching Hex Or 12 Point
  • Wide Area Flanged Head That Eliminates The Need For Valve Train Removal To Facilitate Cylinder Head Retorquing
  • Rated At 180,000 Psi Tensile Strength
  • High Performance Head Bolts Are Stronger
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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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Edelbrock – Sure Seat Valve Springs for Ford 429/460 V8 1969-1987 (Part No.5767)

Sure Seat Valve Springs for Ford 429/460 V8 1969-1987

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$117.99
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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Felpro – Engine Cylinder Head Dowel Pin Set (Part No.ES 70744)

Engine Cylinder Head Dowel Pin Set

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$5.99
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:
  • 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 Exhaust Valve (Part No.V-1961)

Engine Exhaust Valve

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$8.49
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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Carquest Premium – Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor (Part No.WTA2392)

Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor

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$12.99
Approved materials for increased durability in even the most extreme temperatures. All Carquest Coolant Temperature Sensors are designed to meet or exceed OEM specifications at our ISO TS16949 manufacturing facilities.

Product Features:
  • 100% factory resistance calibrated to ensure precision tolerances, resulting in extremely accurate temperature for optimal performance
  • Thread Sealant and/or O-ring pre-installed on applicable sensors to ensure leak free performance
  • Brass sensor housing precision machined to meet or exceed OE thermal conductivity
  • OE precision matched thermistor position for correct output parameters
  • Extensive product testing includes salt spray, high/low temperature impact, thermal vibration, durability, static electricity, and micro tension, among other tests, to ensure all sensors meet or exceed OEM specifications.
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Dorman – Valve Covers: with Gasket, Direct Replacement, Plastic (Part No.264-988)

Valve Covers: with Gasket, Direct Replacement, Plastic

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$208.99
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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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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$3.99
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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Edelbrock – Engine Gasket Set (Head / Intake / Exhaust / Valve Cover) for Ford (Part No.7364)

Engine Gasket Set (Head / Intake / Exhaust / Valve Cover) for Ford

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$149.99
Product Features:
  • Head: 4.100″ Bore/0.045″ Thick/9.8cc Vol.
  • Intake: 1.20″x2.00″ Port/.060″ Thick
  • Exhaust: 1.25″x1.48″ Port
  • 5/16″ Valve Cover
  • Multi Piece Configuration
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Melling Select Performance – Valve Train Set Up Spring (Part No.VTSS100)

Valve Train Set Up Spring

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$12.99
Melling Performance valvetrain checking springs feature a low-tension design that allows them to be installed by hand for measuring piston-to-valve clearance, rocker arm ratio, and degreeing in a camshaft.
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Edelbrock – Valve Seat For S/B Chevy Heads With 1.60" Valves (Part No.9711)

Valve Seat For S/B Chevy Heads With 1.60" Valves

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$81.99
The Edelbrock No. 9711 Intake Valve Seat set is a replacement for Edelbrock cylinder heads.
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ARP Auto Racing – 1.895"Oal Stud, 1"D Adjuster Thread, 3/8"-24, 7/16"-14 Thread, 0.71"D Screw-In (Part No.134-7124)

1.895"Oal Stud, 1"D Adjuster Thread, 3/8"-24, 7/16"-14 Thread, 0.71"D Screw-In

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$13.99
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
  • Sold As A Pair
  • 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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Spartan – Engine Cylinder Head; Ford 5.4/4.6 04-08 Right Head (Part No.2FDVR)

Engine Cylinder Head; Ford 5.4/4.6 04-08 Right Head

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$779.99
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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Spartan – Engine Cylinder Head; Ford 4.0 95-97 Cyl Head (Part No.2FT4)

Engine Cylinder Head; Ford 4.0 95-97 Cyl Head

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$406.99
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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MAHLE Original – Engine Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.54988)

Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

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$52.99
MAHLE® gaskets provide world class sealing products trusted by OEMs & Technicians around the globe.

Product Features:
  • All MAHLE gaskets meet or exceed the original equipment specifications providing the finest sealing products available
  • MAHLE gaskets utilizes OE equivalent or better materials in all our gaskets
  • Cylinder head gaskets are sold individually and may require new head bolts based on application.
  • The contents of MAHLE gaskets are packaged in shrink wrapped tray, giving you the added security of knowing that you have the right parts, prior to opening the package
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Felpro – PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.26487 PT)

PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

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$54.99
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 – Exclusive coating helps withstand rougher sealing surface finishes up to 80 Ra
  • SUPERIOR SEAL – Precise embossed sealing beads at all vital areas to eliminate leak paths
  • MULTI-LAYERED STEEL CONSTRUCTION – Multiple layers of stainless steel maintain sealing stress and accommodate head lift
  • UNIQUE COMBUSTION SEAL – Accommodates high cylinder pressures and head movement encountered with engines
  • DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
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Felpro – PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.HIS 9724 PT-1)

PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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$183.99
Product Features:
  • PROPRIETARY COATING – Nonstick anti-friction coating seals small surface imperfections
  • NO RETORQUE DESIGN – Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
  • SUPERIOR SEAL – Precise embossed Printo seal sealing beads at all vital areas to eliminate leak paths
  • 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-2305)

Engine Valve Lifter

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$15.99
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 Valve Lifter (Part No.HT-2205)

Engine Valve Lifter

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$24.99
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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Competition Cams – Super Valve Locks, 11/32" 1 St (Part No.611-16)

Super Valve Locks, 11/32" 1 St

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$479.99
Inside tang-to-taper relationship held tightly for repeatable valve spring installed heights

Product Features:
  • For simplicity, any Super Lock fits any COMP Cams 10° retainer – just choose the correct lock for you valve size and application
  • Super Locks are recommended in all race applications
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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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Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads Brands You Can Trust For Your Ford Explorer

15 trusted brands of Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads line our shelves, ready to help keep your Ford Explorer running smooth. Below are some of the most popular brands and their top Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads offerings:

Most Purchased Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads from Dorman

When you buy the most frequently purchased Dorman brand Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads, you can be confident it will be the right part for your Ford Explorer. Here are the Dorman Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads Advanced Auto customers buy the most:
Valve Covers: Direct Replacement, Cast Aluminum
from $173.99
(3)
Valve Covers: Direct Replacement, Cast Aluminum
Valve Covers
Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set
from $57.99
(6)
Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set
Cylinder Head Bolt Sets
PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket
from $35.99
(2)
PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket
Cylinder Head Gaskets

FAQs for Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

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

Out of 128 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the Ford Explorer, the most popular in our inventory are:
Engine Valve Lifter
from $24.99
(3)
Engine Valve Lifter
Engine Valve Lifters
PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket
from $35.99
(2)
PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket
Cylinder Head Gaskets
Engine Valve Lifter
from $15.99
(1)
Engine Valve Lifter
Engine Valve Lifters

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

Top-rated Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for your 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”
PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket
from $57.99
(3)
PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket
“According to my mechanic all went well.”
PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket
from $59.99
(3)
PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket
“Part fit like it is supposed to!”