The 1979 Aston Martin V-8 has 11 engine parts with verified fitment on this page — 2 part types and 10 brands, covering the 5.3L V8 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1979 Aston Martin V-8, 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. All 11 listed parts are Oil Filter (10 parts) and Camshaft Plug (1 part).
Every part on this page is matched to the 5.3L V8 — the only engine offered in the 1979 Aston Martin V-8.
The most listed brands for 1979 Aston Martin V-8 engine parts are WIX (2 parts), METRO (1 part) and FVP (1 part), plus 7 more brands. Quality grades include Economy, Standard Replacement and High Performance / Heavy Duty.
2 parts on this 1979 Aston Martin V-8 page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including MOTORCRAFT FL1A (Oil Filter) and WIX 51515 (Oil Filter). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Camshaft Plug
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| METRO | RP8D | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Sold Individually | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Camshaft plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes.
This group shows a single part: METRO RP8D.
Oil Filter
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP | R1515 | 🇺🇸 US | Spin-On Filter | View on Amazon |
| PRO-TEC | PXL51515 | 🇺🇸 US | Height: 5.197 InSpin-On Filter | View on Amazon |
| PUROLATOR | PBL30001 | 🇺🇸 US | Bypass Relief Valve Setting: 8-16 PSIClass: D | View on Amazon |
| VARIOUS MFR | PG1A | 🇺🇸 US | Spin-On | View on Amazon |
High Performance / Heavy Duty
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOBIL | M1301A | 🇺🇸 US | Extended PerformanceBypass Relief Valve Setting: 8-16 | View on Amazon |
| WIX | 51515XP | 🇺🇸 US | XP Extreme DutyBest for Synthetic Motor Oils | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORCRAFT Popular | FL1A | 🇺🇸 US | with 4 Weber Carburetors. | View on Amazon |
| WIX Popular | 51515 | 🇺🇸 US | Bypass Relief Valve Setting: 8-11 PSIHeight: 5.197 In | View on Amazon |
| BOSCH | 3500 | 🇺🇸 US | Premium Oil Filter | View on Amazon |
| HASTINGS / BALDWIN | B2 | 🇺🇸 US | Spin-On | View on Amazon |
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.
10 Oil Filter parts are listed for the 1979 Aston Martin V-8, from WIX, FVP, PRO-TEC and 6 other brands. MOTORCRAFT FL1A carries the "Popular" badge.
In the Economy grade, FVP, PRO-TEC, PUROLATOR and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP R1515.
In the High Performance / Heavy Duty grade, MOBIL and WIX supply 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOBIL M1301A.
The Standard Replacement section lists 4 options from MOTORCRAFT, WIX, BOSCH and 1 other brand — built to original-equipment specification. MOTORCRAFT FL1A is listed in this group.
Buying Engine Parts for a 1979 Aston Martin V-8
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.
- Confirm you have the 5.3L V8 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- 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 Camshaft Plug .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many engine parts fit the 1979 Aston Martin V-8?
Our catalog currently lists 11 engine parts for the 1979 Aston Martin V-8 across 2 subcategories and 10 brands, covering the 5.3L V8 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of engine problems on a 1979 Aston Martin V-8?
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 1979 Aston Martin V-8 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 1979 Aston Martin V-8?
Every part on this page is matched to the 5.3L V8 engine. 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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