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4.2 Liter (258) AMC Engine Parts

Years: 1972-1990

The 258 cubic inch (4.2 L) "258" in-line six was manufactured from 1971 until 1990. It emphasized an 3.895 inch (98.93 mm) stroke and undersquare 3.75 inch (95.25 mm) bore. It was like the 199 and 232. Subsequent 258 models (starting with the 1980 model year for California AMCs, 1981 for California Jeeps and 1982 for all other applications) are furnished with AMC's CEC system.

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4.2 Liter (258) AMC Engine.
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Item # Description Year Comments Part Number Price Buy Now
1 Valve Cover, Plastic 81/86 Cover only 83501398 $49.99
Valve Cover, Plastic Kit 81/86 includes Gasket & Hardware 83501398K $59.99
Valve Cover, Aluminum Plain 81/86 includes Gasket & Hardware 83501398-AL $99.99
Valve Cover, Aluminum Black 81/86 includes Gasket & Hardware 83501398-ALB $99.99
Valve Cover, Aluminum Polished 81/86 w/ "4.2L" Logo w/ Gasket & Hardware 83501398K-AL-S $109.99
2 Gasket, Valve Cover 81/86 Layered Foam Rubber 8053050 $23.99
Gasket, Valve Cover 81/86 Gasket for Aluminum Cover Only 8053050C-AL $9.99
3 Cylinder Head 87/90 Cylinder Head Only - No Valves,Lifters,Springs,etc. 83503322 $485.99
3a Gasket, Cylinder Head 72/90 3237756 $16.99
4 Gasket Set, Upper 72/90 83502384 $24.99
Gasket Set, Upper 72/80 8125721 $28.99
Gasket Set, Valve Cover 81/86 Gasket Kit w/ Hardware for Aluminum Cover 258-HDW $22.99
5 Gasket Set, Lower 75/90 8125722 $24.99
5a Overhaul Gasket & Seal Kit 81/90 FS31151 $62.99
6 Filter, Engine Oil 72/82 8993146 $5.99
Filter, Engine Oil 83/86 3242397 $5.99
Filter, Engine Oil 87/90 w/ METRIC Threads 33004195 $5.99
7 Pump, Oil 72/80 includes inlet tube 3181340 $85.99
Pump, Oil 81/90 includes inlet tube 3242141 $119.99
8 Oil Pan 72/89 3243152 $169.99
8a Gasket Set, Oil Pan 72/90 Cork and Rubber set (4 pc.) 83504662 $6.99
1 Piece - Silicone 72/90 53007568AC $35.99
9 Cap, Oil Filler 81/90 33001016 $4.99
Cap, Oil Filler 74/80 8132312 $3.99
10 Plug, Oil Pan 72/84 1/2" x 20 magnetic 3206696 $2.99
Plug, Oil Pan 85/90 Plug & Gasket, Metric threads 83501425 $2.99
11 Grommet 81/86 .48" I.D. 3237765 $1.49
Grommet 76/86 .45" I.D. Export 3225627 $1.99
Grommet 87/90 .66" I.D. 53000957 $0.99
11a PCV Valve 83/86 33000887 $2.99
12 Piston & Pin (each) 79/90 Standard 8134441 $49.99
13 Ring Set (for 6 pistons) 72/90 Standard 83506383 $79.99
Ring Set (for 6 pistons) 72/90 +.010 “ 83506384 $85.99
14 Rod, Connecting 72/90 includes nut 3237812 $24.99
15 Bolt, Connecting Rod 72/90 53020123 $2.99
16 Main Bearing, Crankshaft 72/90 Standard (6 needed) 83507079K $96.99
17 Thrust Bearing, Crankshaft 90/02 Standard (1 needed) 83507084 $14.99
18 Bearing, Connecting Rod 72/90 Standard (6 needed) 83500300AB $9.99
Bearing, Connecting Rod 72/90 .010" Undersize (6 needed) 83500301AB $9.99
19 Plug, Camshaft 72/90 2-9/64" Diameter 3172313 $1.99
20 Plug, Oil Hole 72/90 2" Diameter 3105394 $0.99
21 Sprocket, Crankshaft 72/90 33004107 $8.99
22 Bearing, Crankshaft Pilot 80/86 Bushing type 3236726 $2.99
Bearing, Crankshaft Pilot 87/90 Bearing type 33004041 $7.99
23 Ring Gear, Flywheel 72/90 w/ Manual Transmission 3179741 $17.99
24 Flywheel Assembly 82/87 82/86CJ, 87YJ, 82/87 SJ 3240094 $132.99
Flywheel Assembly 88/90 YJ 33002672 $113.99
25 Seal, Crankshaft Rear 72/90 Rear Main Seal 4778126 $6.99
26 Camshaft 81/90 8133009 $93.99
27 Bearing Set, Camshaft 72/90 Set of 5 3205711 $26.99
Bearing Set, .010 72/90 Set of 5 - .010" Oversize 3208985 $29.99
Bearing Set 72/90 Standard 4289M $66.99
Bearing Set 72/90 .010 Over 4289M.010 $66.99
Bearing Set 72/90 .020 Over 4289M.020 $66.99
Bearing Set 72/90 .030 Over 4289M.030 $66.99


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