1981 American Motors Spirit Engine Parts
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- Engine Assemblies
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- Pistons, Rings & Connecting Rods
- Oil Filters
- Serpentine Belts & Auxiliary Drive Belts
- Valve Covers
- Timing Gears, Chains & Covers
- Oil Pans, Drain Plugs & Dipsticks
- Cylinder Heads
- Engine Pulleys
- Engine Sensors, Relays, Switches & Connectors
- Oil Pumps
- Oil Coolers
- Camshafts
- Crankshafts
- Engine Management Systems
- Engine Bearings
- Harmonic Balancers
- Engine Rebuild Kits
- Throttle Bodies
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- Motor Oils
- Anchor®Front Passenger Side Engine MountAmerican Motors Spirit 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$10.00 - $10.60
- Cloyes®Engine Timing SetAmerican Motors Spirit 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,...Maintains critical valve timingPrevents performance problems and possible engine damage that can result from incorrect timing$37.69 - $162.84
- Sealed Power®PistonAmerican Motors Spirit 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$19.37 - $37.13
- Sealed Power®DUROSHIELD Cast PistonAmerican Motors Spirit 2.5L 1981, DUROSHIELD 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...Reduce friction for increased fuel economy and horsepowerEssentially eliminate scuffing and wear$30.41 - $42.81
- Cloyes®Outer Crankshaft SprocketAmerican Motors Spirit 4.2L 1981, Outer 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....Made with precision and quality in mindDesigned to meet your specific needs$15.43
- K&N®Performance Gold™ Wrench-Off Oil FilterAmerican Motors Spirit 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...The drilled hole on the nut provides for safety wire attachmentOil filters also use a resin impregnated cellulose filter media$15.99 - $17.99
- Bosch®Premium™ Spin-On Engine Oil FilterAmerican Motors Spirit 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...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$4.82 - $5.63
- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Engine Oil FilterAmerican Motors Spirit 2.5L 1981, GM Original Equipment™ Engine Oil Filter by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this Oil Filter by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$5.87 - $6.89
- Baldwin Filters®Engine Oil FilterAmerican Motors Spirit 1981, 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$7.72 - $7.92
- Mahle®Piston Ring SetAmerican Motors Spirit 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 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$31.38 - $71.42
- ACDelco®Gold™ Ultraguard Gold Engine Oil FilterAmerican Motors Spirit 2.5L 1981, Gold™ Ultraguard Gold Engine Oil Filter by ACDelco®. This product is made of high-quality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$11.38
- Fel-Pro®Engine Gasket SetAmerican Motors Spirit 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...Meets or exceeds all original equipment specificationsApplication specific design to ensure a perfect fit$40.59 - $59.03
- Sealed Power®Premium Piston Ring SetAmerican Motors Spirit 4.2L 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...Direct replacementManufactured to strict engineering quality standards$57.27 - $70.44
- Bosch®Workshop™ Engine Oil FilterAmerican Motors Spirit 1981, Workshop™ Engine Oil Filter by Bosch®. When visiting your local repair shop to get a routine oil change, replace your old oil filter with a workshop oil filter from Bosch. Having an efficiency of 97.5%,...Screens up to 97.5% of harmful contaminants such as dirt and oil from getting into the engineHolds up to 13 grams of dirt and contaminants$3.37 - $6.86
- Fel-Pro®Engine Conversion Gasket SetAmerican Motors Spirit 4.2L 1981, Engine Conversion Gasket Set by Fel-Pro®. Without Head Gaskets. If you need durable gaskets to prevent leaks on your vehicle, Fel-Pro is the way to go. Engineered using the latest technologies and...Direct OEM replacement for a proper fitEnsures reliable sealing performance$33.52
- Denso®FTF™ Spin-On Engine Oil FilterAmerican Motors Spirit 2.5L 1981, FTF™ Spin-On 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...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$5.84
- Luber-finer®New Design Engine Oil FilterAmerican Motors Spirit 1981, New Design Engine Oil Filter by Luber-finer®. Oil is the lifeblood of the heavy duty engine. Luber-finer high-efficiency oil filters provide protection from oil contaminants to help ensure optimal...Extended Line of cartridge and spin-on filtersWide Selection Of Filters Providing Broad Coverage$2.86 - $3.38
- COMP Cams®High Energy™ Timing SetAmerican Motors Spirit 4.2L 1981, High Energy™ 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 experienced and...Meet Or Exceed Original Equipment SpecificationsExceptional Durability$64.95
- Anchor®Front Driver Side Engine MountAmerican Motors Spirit 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...Direct OEM replacementSecurely supports the engine on the chassis$10.00 - $10.60
- Fel-Pro®Engine Oil Pan Gasket SetAmerican Motors Spirit 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...Direct OEM replacement for a proper fitEnsures reliable sealing performance$10.87 - $29.14
- Gates®Micro-V™ V-Ribbed BeltAmerican Motors Spirit 4.2L 1981, Micro-V™ V-Ribbed Belt by Gates®. Gates is the largest global manufacturer of OE timing belts. This means Gates is able to cover the Aftermarket with timing belts that are OE-equivalent, or better, in...Special belt construction eliminates belt noise, reduces tension loss, and solves problem drive applicationsUtilizes advanced materials like Aramid Fiber found in bullet-proof vests and crack and heat-resistant EPDM materials$31.66 - $36.81
- ACDelco®Professional™ Standard V-Ribbed Serpentine BeltAmerican Motors Spirit 4.2L 1981, Professional™ Standard V-Ribbed Serpentine Belt by ACDelco®. Made of EPDM rubber for long life and quiet, dependable performance, ACDelco Professional Automotive Belts are designed to meet or exceed...Made with precision and quality in mindDesigned to meet your specific needs$34.73 - $41.20
- iD Select®Front Engine MountAmerican Motors Spirit 4.2L 1981, Front Engine Mount 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...Direct OEM replacement for your malfunctioning partMade to deliver the ultimate in quality, reliability, and value$11.27
- Dorman®Autograde™ Engine Oil Drain PlugAmerican Motors Spirit 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,...Oil Drain Plugs are designed and constructed to strict engineering quality standardsThe finest quality at a great price$1.70 - $18.78
- Westar®Front Engine MountAmerican Motors Spirit 1981, Front Engine Mount by Westar®. Westar's OE replacement motor mounts effectively control engine movement for vibration-free driving. Since 1986, Westar has specialized in distributing top-of-the-line engine...Build with quality that matches or exceeds OEM SpecificationsPerfect fit$10.08 - $11.75
- Continental® ContiTech™Serpentine BeltAmerican Motors Spirit 1981, Serpentine 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...Made with precision and quality in mindDesigned to meet your specific needs$11.51 - $20.93
- TRQ®Serpentine BeltAmerican Motors Spirit 4.2L 1981, Serpentine Belt by TRQ®. Don’t wait until your serpentine belt breaks and you’ll end up getting stuck in the middle of the road, replace it on a regular basis with a reliable and cost-efficient...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$25.95 - $26.95Save: up to 6%$24.91 - $25.33
- Fel-Pro®Cylinder Head Gasket SetAmerican Motors Spirit 4.2L 1981, 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....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$61.27
- Gates®DriveAlign™ Drive Belt Idler PulleyAmerican Motors Spirit 2.5L / 4.2L 1981, DriveAlign™ Drive Belt Idler Pulley by Gates®. Built to last by resisting dirt, salt, and other under-hood contaminants and are designed for use on passenger cars and light trucks as a locked...High quality construction provides high durability for long lifeBearing meets or exceeds OE and is designed for application specific speed and load requirements$20.93
- DEA®Front Driver Side Engine MountAmerican Motors Spirit 1981, Front Driver Side Engine Mount by DEA®. Designed to meet all OE standards and specifications, these engine mounts will fit your vehicle with no modifications. They will safely connect the engine to the car...Designed to meet or exceed OE specificationsConstructed to deliver consistent performance$5.00 - $7.13
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