1978 Alfa Romeo Sprint Engine Parts

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. Read more

3 Connecting Rod Bearing parts for the 1978 Alfa Romeo Sprint come from 3 brands — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, KING ENGINE BEARINGS and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Listed part numbers: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 4B1110, KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR4421AM and MAHLE / CLEVITE CB1190P.

This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface. Read more

6 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1978 Alfa Romeo Sprint, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, TIMKEN, NATIONAL and 1 other brand. NATIONAL 99139 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include NATIONAL 99139, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99328 and BCA NS99139, among others listed above.

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. Read more

5 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 1978 Alfa Romeo Sprint, from TIMKEN, BCA, NATIONAL and 1 other brand. TIMKEN 223520 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include TIMKEN 223520 and BCA NS223520, among others listed above.

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. Read more

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0946101.

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. Read more

This group shows a single part: BECK/ARNLEY 0320747.

This table covers the exhaust valves that let combustion gas out of the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

One part is listed for the 1978 Alfa Romeo Sprint — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RX7597.

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. Read more

9 Oil Filter parts are listed for the 1978 Alfa Romeo Sprint, from VARIOUS MFR, BOSCH, FAMOUS BRAND and 4 other brands. VARIOUS MFR PG4670 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Economy grade, VARIOUS MFR, BOSCH, FAMOUS BRAND and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is VARIOUS MFR PG4670.

The Standard Replacement section lists 5 options from ACDELCO, BOSCH, HASTINGS / BALDWIN and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. ACDELCO PF53 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: VARIOUS MFR PG4670, BOSCH 72137WS and FAMOUS BRAND 85189, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the chains that drive the oil pump. Read more

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 2348.

This table covers the rings that seal each piston to the cylinder wall. Read more

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0216044.

This table covers the Thrust washers. Read more

One part is listed for the 1978 Alfa Romeo Sprint — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 2T4242.

This table covers the timing chains that keep the cams in time with the crank. Read more

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 23112.

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. Read more

One part is listed for the 1978 Alfa Romeo Sprint — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 1506101.

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. Read more

One part is listed for the 1978 Alfa Romeo Sprint — BECK/ARNLEY 0360362.

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. Read more

ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS supplies both parts for the 1978 Alfa Romeo Sprint.

Part numbers include ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG960BR and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG1070BR.

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. Read more

One part is listed for the 1978 Alfa Romeo Sprint — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS SS100.