1971 Alfa Romeo Spider Engine Parts

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This page lists 57 engine parts for the 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider, across 21 part types, covering both the 1.8L L4 and the 2.0L L4. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.

The engine on the 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components. The largest groups are Oil Filter (8 parts), Crankshaft Repair Sleeve (7 parts) and Crankshaft Seal (7 parts). The other 18 part types cover the remaining 35 parts.

Camshaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ELRING Fits: all 1971 Spider engines 757292
🇺🇸 US
Inner Diameter [MM]: 35Material: FPM (fluoride rubber)
Fitment notes — ELRING 757292
Inner Diameter [MM]: 35Material: FPM (fluoride rubber)Radial Shaft Seal Design: ASWSwirl Type: Right-hand Twist
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This table covers the seals at each camshaft end. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Connecting Rod Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS Fits: 1.8L L4 4B1110
🇺🇸 US
Set
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KING ENGINE BEARINGS Fits: all 1971 Spider engines CR4421AM
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
BI-Metal (aluminum base)Set
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This table covers the bearings in the connecting-rod big ends. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.

Conversion / Lower Gasket Set

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AJUSA Fits: 2.0L L4 54011300
🇺🇸 US
Engine 016.55
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This table covers lower / conversion gasket sets for oil-pan and related joints. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration.

Crankshaft Repair Sleeve

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NATIONAL Popular Fits: all 1971 Spider engines 99139
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: all 1971 Spider engines WS99328
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear
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BCA Fits: all 1971 Spider engines NS99139
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front
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SCHAEFFLER Fits: 2.0L L4 SR3472
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front16 MM Width
Fitment notes — SCHAEFFLER SR3472
Front16 MM Width40 mm Inside Diameter
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SCHAEFFLER Fits: 2.0L L4 SR3553
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear
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TIMKEN Fits: 1.8L L4 KWK99139
🇺🇸 US
Kwik-Sleeve
Fitment notes — TIMKEN KWK99139
Kwik-Sleeve
Front
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1971 Spider engines WS99139
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front
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This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface.

Crankshaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NATIONAL Popular Fits: all 1971 Spider engines 223520
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front
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TIMKEN Popular Fits: 1.8L L4 223520
🇺🇸 US
Front
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BCA Fits: all 1971 Spider engines NS223520
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front
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ELRING Fits: all 1971 Spider engines 232300
🇺🇸 US
Height [MM]: 12Radial Shaft Seal Design: ASW
Fitment notes — ELRING 232300
Height [MM]: 12Radial Shaft Seal Design: ASWSwirl Type: Left-hand Twist
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TIMKEN Fits: 1.8L L4 228480
🇺🇸 US
Helix Type: Counter ClockwiseSeal Type: 74
Fitment notes — TIMKEN 228480
Helix Type: Counter ClockwiseSeal Type: 74Rear
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VICTOR REINZ Fits: all 1971 Spider engines 815114830
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rearwith Engine code AR 00548
Fitment notes — VICTOR REINZ 815114830
Rearwith Engine code AR 00548
Rearwith Engine code AR 00512
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1971 Spider engines WS223520
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front
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This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Cylinder Head Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AJUSA Fits: 2.0L L4 55002000
🇺🇸 US
85 Bore DiameterEngine 016.55
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VICTOR REINZ Fits: 2.0L L4 612276020
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
with Engine code AR 00512
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This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.

Cylinder Head Gasket Set

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AJUSA Fits: 2.0L L4 52036100
🇺🇸 US
Engine 016.55
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VICTOR REINZ Fits: 1.8L L4 022161004
🇺🇸 US
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VICTOR REINZ Fits: 2.0L L4 022276004
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
with Engine code AR 00512
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This table covers multi-piece gasket sets for a cylinder-head job. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration.

Cylinder Repair Sleeve

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AJUSA Fits: 2.0L L4 60004200
🇺🇸 US
Engine 016.55
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This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Cylinder seal surface.

Engine Kit Gasket Set

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AJUSA Fits: 2.0L L4 50042500
🇺🇸 US
Engine 016.55
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VICTOR REINZ Fits: 2.0L L4 012276004
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers full gasket kits covering the joints opened in an engine rebuild. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration.

Intake Manifold Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AJUSA Fits: 2.0L L4 13068700
🇺🇸 US
Engine 016.55
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VICTOR REINZ Fits: all 1971 Spider engines 715157020
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
with Engine code AR 00548
Fitment notes — VICTOR REINZ 715157020
with Engine code AR 00548
with Engine code AR 00512
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This table covers the gaskets between the intake manifold and the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.

Oil Drain Plug Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AJUSA Fits: 2.0L L4 22010200
🇺🇸 US
Engine 016.55with Original Equipment (OE) # 11317507432
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ELRING Fits: all 1971 Spider engines 128503
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the crush washers and gaskets under the oil drain plug. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.

Oil Filter

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
VARIOUS MFR Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 PG241
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Spin-On
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FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 1.8L L4 85157
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WIX Popular Fits: 1.8L L4 51189
🇺🇸 US
Bypass Relief Valve Setting: 8-11 PSI
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HASTINGS / BALDWIN Fits: 1.8L L4 LF171
🇺🇸 US
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HASTINGS / BALDWIN Fits: 2.0L L4 LF423
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: all 1971 Spider engines OC23
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: all 1971 Spider engines OC236
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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VARIOUS MFR Fits: 2.0L L4 PG241EX
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Extended LifeSpin-On
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This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive.

Oil Pan Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AJUSA Fits: 2.0L L4 14031700
🇺🇸 US
Engine 016.55
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VICTOR REINZ Fits: all 1971 Spider engines 715154910
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Composite FiberAFM
Fitment notes — VICTOR REINZ 715154910
Composite FiberAFM
with Engine code AR 00548
with Engine code AR 00512
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This table covers the gaskets between the oil pan and the block. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.

Oil Pump Chain

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS Fits: 1.8L L4 2348
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the chains that drive the oil pump.

Piston Ring

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
HASTINGS MANUFACTURING Fits: 1.8L L4 2C9519
🇺🇸 US
Full SetChrome Top Ring
Fitment notes — HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C9519
Full SetChrome Top RingTop Groove: 1.50 mm2nd Groove: 1.75 mm1ST Oil Groove: 4.00 mmTop Ring Surface Treatment: Chrome
Engine. Bore (in.): 3.150 (Size: 0.020" Oversize)
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HASTINGS MANUFACTURING Fits: 2.0L L4 2C4280
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Full SetChrome Top Ring
Fitment notes — HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C4280
Full SetChrome Top RingTop Groove: 1.50 mm2nd Groove: 1.75 mm1ST Oil Groove: 4.50 mmTop Ring Surface Treatment: Chrome
Engine. Bore (in.): 3.307 (Size: Standard)
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HASTINGS MANUFACTURING Fits: 2.0L L4 2C4280S
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
1 Cylinder SetChrome Top Ring
Fitment notes — HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C4280S
1 Cylinder SetChrome Top RingTop Groove: 1.50 mm2nd Groove: 1.75 mm1ST Oil Groove: 4.50 mm
Engine. Bore (in.): 3.307 (Size: Standard)
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This table covers the rings that seal each piston to the cylinder wall.

Thrust Washer

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS Fits: 1.8L L4 2T4242
🇺🇸 US
(Size: Standard)
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This table covers the Thrust washers.

Timing Chain

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS Fits: 1.8L L4 23112
🇺🇸 US
Upper
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This table covers the timing chains that keep the cams in time with the crank.

Timing Cover Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS Fits: 1.8L L4 1506101
🇺🇸 US
TC30x50x8
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This table covers the seals at the Timing Cover. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Valve Cover Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AJUSA Fits: 2.0L L4 11038600
🇺🇸 US
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AJUSA Fits: 2.0L L4 56006100
🇺🇸 US
Engine 016.55
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BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 1.8L L4 0360362
🇺🇸 US
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VICTOR REINZ Fits: all 1971 Spider engines 712136630
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
with Engine code AR 00548
Fitment notes — VICTOR REINZ 712136630
with Engine code AR 00548
with Engine code AR 00512
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This table covers the gaskets that seal the valve cover to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.

Valve Guide

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS Fits: 1.8L L4 VG960BR
🇺🇸 US
Bronze
Fitment notes — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG960BR
Bronze
Exhaust
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ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS Fits: 1.8L L4 VG1070BR
🇺🇸 US
Bronze
Fitment notes — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG1070BR
Bronze
Intake
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This table covers the pressed-in bronze and cast-iron guides that align valve stems. Typical signs include oil smoke on startup, a guide that has gone oval, or a valve that no longer seats quietly. Guides are a machine-shop fit. Confirm stem diameter in the notes before ordering.

Valve Stem Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AJUSA Fits: 2.0L L4 12004900
🇺🇸 US
7.5 x 11 x 9.5Engine 016.55
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AJUSA Fits: 2.0L L4 57009100
🇺🇸 US
Engine 016.55
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ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS Fits: 1.8L L4 SS100
🇺🇸 US
Set
Fitment notes — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS SS100
Set
Intake and Exhaust
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VICTOR REINZ Fits: all 1971 Spider engines 123105202
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Set
Fitment notes — VICTOR REINZ 123105202
Set
with Engine code AR 00548
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This table covers the seals on each valve stem that control oil into the guides. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Buying Engine Parts for a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider

On this vehicle, the engine covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components.

  • Match the engine first. Some engine parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Oil Filter and Crankshaft Repair Sleeve .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many engine parts fit the 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider?

Our catalog currently lists 57 engine parts for the 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider across 21 subcategories and 17 brands, covering both the 1.8L L4 and the 2.0L L4. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

Do engine parts differ between 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider engines?

Some do. 18 parts fit every engine; the other 39 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.

What are the signs of engine problems on a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider?

Common symptoms include oil spots under the vehicle, blue or white exhaust smoke, ticking from the valvetrain, or coolant mysteriously disappearing. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider?

First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then engine hard parts are unforgiving of guesswork — confirm the casting or engine code before ordering, because one model year can hide two different blocks. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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