1981 Mercury Cougar Engine Parts
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- Oil Pumps
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- Anchor®Front Passenger Side Engine MountMercury Cougar 1981, Front Passenger Side Engine Mount by Anchor®. If you feel vibration accompanied by unusual noise when driving, this can be the sign of a bad engine mount. Replace it with a mount from the leading aftermarket...Direct OEM replacementSecurely supports the engine on the chassis$6.58 - $17.23
- Cloyes®Engine Timing SetMercury Cougar 1981, Engine Timing Set by Cloyes®. Keep your engine’s valvetrain in perfect time with Cloyes, the world leader in timing drive systems. No matter whether you need a timing gear or complete timing gear set, Cloyes has...Maintains critical valve timingPrevents performance problems and possible engine damage that can result from incorrect timing$19.13 - $224.01
- Sealed Power®PistonMercury Cougar 1981, Piston by Sealed Power®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Sealed Power features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Helps improve cylinder sealing for less blow-byRetains standard ring gaps in top groove$13.08 - $27.31
- iD Select®Engine Timing SetMercury Cougar 4.2L / 5.0L 1981, Engine Timing Set by iD Select®. Swap out your worn-out or malfunctioning part with this top-notch product from iD Select. It’s built to OEM specifications to offer the same fit, form, and function as...Direct OEM replacement for your malfunctioning partMade to deliver the ultimate in quality, reliability, and value$26.31
- Sealed Power®Cast PistonMercury Cougar 5.0L 1981, Cast Piston by Sealed Power®. Available on both hypereutectic and POWERFORGED pistons, DUROSHIELD is an exclusive moly-graphite skirt coating that extends engine life and essentially eliminates scuffing. This...Reduce friction for increased fuel economy and horsepowerEssentially eliminate scuffing and wear$22.66 - $64.81
- Enginetech®Timing SetMercury Cougar 1981, Timing Set by Enginetech®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to provide a...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$20.64 - $20.80
- Cloyes®Crankshaft SprocketMercury Cougar 1981, Crankshaft Sprocket by Cloyes®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to...Made with precision and quality in mindDesigned to meet your specific needs$2.53 - $21.99
- K&N®Performance Gold™ Wrench-Off Oil FilterMercury Cougar 1981, Performance Gold™ Wrench-Off Oil Filter by K&N®. Originally developed for demanding race applications, K&N's Premium Wrench-Off Oil Filter has become a favorite among consumers for its durability and easy removal....The drilled hole on the nut provides for safety wire attachmentOil filters also use a resin impregnated cellulose filter media$15.99
- Bosch®Premium™ Spin-On Engine Oil FilterMercury Cougar 1981, Premium™ Spin-On Engine Oil Filter by Bosch®. Premium engine performance requires a premium oil filter. Bosch Premium Oil Filters protect your engine by keeping harmful particles and dirt out, preventing premature...The Premium filtration media has the capacity to hold up to 14 grams of dirt* in the filter mediaA high glass content is woven into the blended media, providing greater efficiency and strength by trapping 99% of the particulates from getting into the engine$5.92
- Motorcraft®Mark I Engine Oil FilterMercury Cougar 1981, Mark I Engine Oil Filter by Motorcraft®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Tested and retested under extreme conditions, Motorcraft filters are also the only filters recommended for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehiclesHelps protect against engine wear by screening out abrasives, such as carbon, sand, dust and bits of metal$11.43
- Baldwin Filters®Spin-On Engine Oil FilterMercury Cougar 1981, Spin-On Engine Oil Filter by Baldwin Filters®. Dirty oil can cause catastrophic damage to your engine. By using the proper lube filter for your engine, you can minimize the possibility of costly downtime and...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$8.25
- Mahle®Piston Ring SetMercury Cougar 1981, Piston Ring Set by Mahle®. Mahle is the largest piston ring manufacturer in the world, so it is no surprise that Mahle piston rings are the most extensively tested and technically advanced piston rings in the...The combination of Mahle's patented HV385 thermal spray face coating and SAE 9254 high alloy steel base material creates the ultimate in performance piston ring technologyHigh tensile strength allows rings to stand up to extreme firing pressures$4.39 - $71.69
- Fel-Pro®Engine Gasket SetMercury Cougar Manufactured Before April 1981, Engine Gasket Set by Fel-Pro®. If you need durable gaskets to prevent leaks on your vehicle, Fel-Pro is the way to go. Engineered using the latest technologies and global engineering...Meets or exceeds all original equipment specificationsApplication specific design to ensure a perfect fit$69.44 - $113.65
- K&N®Performance Silver™ Oil FilterMercury Cougar 1981, Performance Silver™ Oil Filter by K&N®. K&N Performance Silver Oil Filters have been specially designed for professional installers and service providers. Their high flow design can help to improve engine...High flow filter designed to improve performanceDesigned for synthetic and conventional oils$9.99
- Sealed Power®Premium Piston Ring SetMercury Cougar 1981, Premium Piston Ring Set by Sealed Power®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Sealed Power features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and...Direct replacementManufactured to strict engineering quality standards$12.88 - $163.30
- Fel-Pro®Engine Conversion Gasket SetMercury Cougar 4.2L / 5.0L 1981, Engine Conversion Gasket Set by Fel-Pro®. If you need durable gaskets to prevent leaks on your vehicle, Fel-Pro is the way to go. Engineered using the latest technologies and global engineering...Direct OEM replacement for a proper fitEnsures reliable sealing performance$36.10
- Mahle®Engine Rebuild KitMercury Cougar 1981, Engine Rebuild Kit by Mahle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$70.46 - $114.62
- Ford Performance®Racing High Performance Oil FilterMercury Cougar 1981, Racing High Performance Oil Filter by Ford Performance®. Turn your Ford into a high-performance street and drag strip monster with top-of-the-line Ford Performance parts that will help you get the most out of it....Synthetic-Polymer/Cellulose-Fiber blend mediaHigh quality silicone anti-drain back valve$19.50 - $217.76
- COMP Cams®Adjustable Timing SetMercury Cougar XR-7 5.0L with Ford Small Block 1981, Adjustable Timing Set by COMP Cams®. Induction hardened and precision machined steel billet gears for bulletproof durability in GM LSX applications. Featuring 9 keyway crank sprocket...Adjustable In Two-Degree IncrementsMaximum Of 8 Degrees Of Advance Or Retard$133.95
- Fel-Pro®Engine Full Gasket SetMercury Cougar 1981, Engine Full Gasket Set by Fel-Pro®. If you need durable gaskets to prevent leaks on your vehicle, Fel-Pro is the way to go. Engineered using the latest technologies and global engineering resources, the gaskets meet...Direct OEM replacement for a proper fitEnsures reliable sealing performance$88.74 - $124.96
- Denso®FTF™ Standard Engine Oil FilterMercury Cougar 1981, FTF™ Standard Engine Oil Filter by Denso®. When it comes to oil filters, you can't do better than Denso. This is why Denso is one of the world's premier OE oil filter suppliers. Denso uses this world-class...Pre-lubricated molded o-ring provides superior sealing over generic filtersSilicon Anti-Drainback prevents rough starts caused by oil draining out of the engine while the vehicle is turned off$5.29
- Luber-finer®Classic Design Engine Oil FilterMercury Cougar 1981, Classic Design Engine Oil Filter by Luber-finer®. Quality filtration that protects your engine during frequent idle time, stop-and-go driving, heavy towing and weight loads, steep hill/mountain ascents, driving on...Meets or exceeds all original equipment specificationsApplication-specific design for a perfect fit$3.53
- COMP Cams®Magnum™ Timing SetMercury Cougar with One Piece Fuel Pump Eccentric 1981, Magnum™ Timing Set by COMP Cams®. This high-grade product was designed with craftsmanship and key attention to detail and manufactured using leading-edge innovations by...Hardened Cast Iron4 Degree Incremental Adjusting$97.95
- Melling®402 High Performance™ Adjustable Engine Timing SetMercury Cougar 4.2L / 5.0L with Factory One Piece Fuel Pump Eccentric 1981, 402 High Performance™ Adjustable Engine Timing Set by Melling®. Melling timing chain kits provide an efficient and economical way to provide the timing...Designed to unlock more performance out of your vehicleDeliver a reasonable balance of strength and durability$59.22
- Apex Auto®Engine Conversion Gasket SetMercury Cougar 1981, Engine Conversion Gasket Set by Apex Auto®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability....Made with precision and quality in mindDesigned to meet your specific needs$18.11 - $24.92
- COMP Cams®Engine Finishing KitMercury Cougar XR-7 5.0L 1981, Engine Finishing Kit by COMP Cams®. This high-grade product was designed with craftsmanship and key attention to detail and manufactured using leading-edge innovations by experienced and knowledgeable...Developed to provide steady performance and reliabilityMade using up-to-date equipment and new technologies$31.95
- Dorman®OE Solutions™ Front Intake Regular Grade Type Harmonic Balancer Assembly KitMercury Cougar 5.0L 1981, OE Solutions™ Front Intake Regular Grade Type Harmonic Balancer Assembly Kit by Dorman®. Durable and sleek, Dorman Harmonic Balancers feature a stress-resistant rubber bond that withstands the damaging...Direct replacement to ensure proper fitBenchmarked against OE performance to meet strict quality standards$95.52
- Anchor®Front Driver Side Engine MountMercury Cougar 1981, Front Driver Side Engine Mount by Anchor®. If you feel vibration accompanied by unusual noise when driving, this can be the sign of a bad engine mount. Replace it with a mount from the leading aftermarket supplier,...Direct OEM replacementSecurely supports the engine on the chassis$6.58 - $17.23
- Dorman®Autograde™ Engine Oil Drain PlugMercury Cougar 1981, Autograde™ Engine Oil Drain Plug by Dorman®. Dorman's Oil Drain Plugs are coated for high corrosion resistance and a long service life. Designed to provide a perfect fit for a hassle free installation, this...Oil Drain Plugs are designed and constructed to strict engineering quality standardsThe finest quality at a great price$1.85 - $13.29
- Fel-Pro®Engine Oil Pan Gasket SetMercury Cougar 1981, Engine Oil Pan Gasket Set by Fel-Pro®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Fel-Pro features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it...Direct OEM replacement for a proper fitEnsures reliable sealing performance$14.42 - $46.72
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