1978 Ford Thunderbird Engine Parts
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Mahle®Paper Timing Cover GasketFord Thunderbird 5.0L / 5.8L Windsor Engine 1978, Paper Timing Cover Gasket 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...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$3.18 - Mahle®Timing Cover Gasket SetFord Thunderbird 1978, Timing Cover Gasket Set 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...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$14.44 - $20.51
- Fel-Pro®Cylinder Head GasketFord Thunderbird 1978, Cylinder Head Gasket 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$18.70 - $23.46
- SKP®Engine Oil Drain PlugFord Thunderbird 5.8L / 6.6L 1978, Engine Oil Drain Plug by SKP®. 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....Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$1.14 - $6.86
- Standard®1/8"x27 Thread Oil Pressure SenderFord Thunderbird 1978, 1/8"x27 Thread Oil Pressure Sender by Standard®. With Gauge. 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...Compliant with the strictest standards for qualityExpertly crafted using the up-to-date technology$26.14
- Calico Coatings®H-Series Narrowed Connecting Rod BearingsFord Thunderbird 5.0L 1978, H-Series Narrowed Connecting Rod Bearings by Calico Coatings®. Bearings are coated with our CT-1 Dry Film Lubricant coating. This coating helps reduce friction and abrasive wear. It provides intermittent dry...Corrosion protectionIncreased lubricity$22.07 - $22.89
- Pioneer Automotive®New Design Steel Engine Oil PanFord Thunderbird 1978, New Design Steel Engine Oil Pan by Pioneer Automotive®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Pioneer Automotive features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for...Made to deliver reliable service for a long timeRugged construction to withstand harsh conditions$103.50 - $261.95
- SKP®Engine Oil PumpFord Thunderbird 1978, Engine Oil Pump by SKP®. 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$32.63 - $55.83
- Dura-Bond®High Performance Camshaft Bearing SetFord Thunderbird 5.0L / 5.8L 1978, High Performance Camshaft Bearing Set by Dura-Bond®. 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...Rigorously tested to withstand years of abuseHigh-grade materials for long-lasting durability$72.07 - $171.47
- Fel-Pro®Cylinder Head Gasket SetFord Thunderbird 1978, Cylinder Head Gasket Set by Fel-Pro®. 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...Proprietary coating - nonstick anti-friction coating seals small surface scratches and imperfectionsSealing technologies - exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair$64.92 - $84.59
- TRQ®Oil Pressure SensorFord Thunderbird with Oil Pressure Light 1978, Oil Pressure Sensor by TRQ®. If your vehicle has symptoms of a bad cylinder head, replace it with a cost-efficient solution by TRQ. Built to optimize your driving experience, this product...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$16.87$17.95Save $1.08 (6%)
- Dayco®Top Cog™ V-BeltFord Thunderbird 1978, Top Cog™ V-Belt by Dayco®. Specially constructed for vehicles that utilize the multiple-belt system, this product features raw-edge construction along with a patented top cogged design, which ensures maximum...Designed for power transmission to vehicle accessoriesConstructed for vehicles that utilize V-belts$9.85 - $14.17
- ACDelco®Professional™ Standard High Capacity V-BeltFord Thunderbird 1978, Professional™ Standard High Capacity V-Belt by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$11.58 - $37.43
- TRQ®Engine Harmonic BalancerFord Thunderbird 5.0L 1978, Engine Harmonic Balancer by TRQ®. Pick out the quality and reliable TRQ engine harmonic balancer offered at a price you can afford to restore the optimal driving experience and maintain your vehicle running...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$77.17$77.95Save $0.78 (1%)
- National®Crankshaft SealFord Thunderbird 1978, Crankshaft Seal by National®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by National features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Temperature range: -40 to 400 °F / -40 to 204 °CCompatible with wide range of fluids$10.31 - $36.05
- WVE®Short Design Oil Pressure SwitchFord Thunderbird 1978, Short Design Oil Pressure Switch by WVE®. Replace your worn-out or faulty component with this quality replacement from WVE. This product is designed and tested to ensure the ultimate in durability and...Excellent replacement for your worn-out factory partDesigned to keep your vehicle running reliably mile after mile$6.79 - $37.66
- Enginetech®Connecting Rod Bearing SetFord Thunderbird 1978, Connecting Rod Bearing Set by Enginetech®. Offers a line of premium connecting rods for those applications that typically suffer from a broken, cracked or missing rod. These are all remanufactured rods we sell on...Rigorously tested to withstand years of abuseDesigned with innovative manufacturing techniques$11.76 - $16.77
- Hayden®Adjustable Drive Belt Idler AssemblyFord Thunderbird with Factory A/C 1978, Adjustable Drive Belt Idler Assembly by Hayden®. This part is designed to route the drive belt and keep it tight. If the pulley goes bad, it can cause problems with cooling, charging, steering,...Constructed to ensure OE quality and reliabilityMade of steel and thermoplastic for long service life and superior dampening$24.31
- Hayden®Adjustable Idler/Tensioner PulleyFord Thunderbird 5.0L with Dealer A/C 1978, Adjustable Idler/Tensioner Pulley by Hayden®. This part is designed to route the drive belt and keep it tight. If the pulley goes bad, it can cause problems with cooling, charging, steering,...Constructed to ensure OE quality and reliabilityMade of steel and thermoplastic for long service life and superior dampening$17.45
- Gates®Automotive XL™ V-BeltFord Thunderbird 1978, Automotive XL™ V-Belt by Gates®. This product is made of high-quality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will...Made with precision and quality in mindDesigned to meet your specific needs$12.60 - $27.35
- Goodyear Belts®Accessory Drive V-BeltFord Thunderbird 1978, Accessory Drive V-Belt by Goodyear Belts®. Goodyear Belts has developed V-belts that meet or exceed OE requirements, ensuring long belt life and quiet operation. Restore your belt drive system’s efficiency by...Meets or Exceeds OEM SpecificationsLong-life EPDM Rubber Compound$8.71 - $22.09
- DNJ Engine Components®Connecting Rod Bearing SetFord Thunderbird 1978, Connecting Rod Bearing Set by DNJ Engine Components®. If you crave for the finest replacement for your worn out parts, look no further than this superior bearing set that is built with the same quality and...Designed to provide reliable performance within your vehicle's engineMade from top-grade materials with utmost care to ensure long-lasting service$15.77 - $22.07
- Professional Products®Powerforce™ Harmonic BalancerFord Thunderbird 5.0L / 5.8L Windsor Engine 1978, Powerforce™ Harmonic Balancer by Professional Products®. These dampers are the dimensional duplicate of the O.E. damper used on the 2V engine. If used on a 4V engine, the accessories...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$95.61
- Dorman®HELP™ Engine Oil Drain PlugFord Thunderbird 5.8L / 6.6L 1978, HELP™ Engine Oil Drain Plug by Dorman®. Dorman's Oil Drain Plugs are coated for high corrosion resistance and a long service life. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in...Direct replacement for a proper fit every timeDorman's oversized, piggyback, and rubber expanding plugs eliminate the need to replace the entire pan, saving you time, labor and money$2.74 - $3.56
- Continental® ContiTech™V-BeltFord Thunderbird 5.8L / 6.6L 1978, V-Belt by Continental® ContiTech™. 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$14.61
- Mahle®Front Crankshaft SealFord Thunderbird 1978, Front Crankshaft Seal 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...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$6.26
- DNJ Engine Components®Oil PumpFord Thunderbird 5.0L without High-Output Engine 1978, Oil Pump by DNJ Engine Components®. This supreme DNJ oil pump will come in handy if you need to replace your malfunctioning component and restore your vehicle to it's proper...Designed to replace your worn out factory oil pumpHelps keep your vehicle operating at it's maximum$36.99 - $47.73
- King Engine Bearings®XP-Series 8 Pairs Connecting Rod Bearing SetFord Thunderbird Base 5.8L With Ford Small Block Cleveland 1978, XP-Series 8 Pairs Connecting Rod Bearing Set by King Engine Bearings®. pMax Black™ is a unique tri-metal structure for race applications. The overlay is strengthened by...No more multiple set purchases or "fishing" for bearings to reach right clearanceNo need to grind cranks "fat" or "thin"$99.54
- Apex Auto®Timing Cover Gasket SetFord Thunderbird 5.0L / 5.8L 1978, Timing Cover Gasket Set by Apex Auto®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle,...Made with precision and quality in mindDesigned to meet your specific needs$10.47
- Pioneer Automotive®Harmonic BalancerFord Thunderbird 1978, Harmonic Balancer by Pioneer Automotive®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Pioneer Automotive features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$126.46 - $493.16
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