2003 Chrysler Cirrus Engine Parts

This table covers the chains that drive the balance shafts. Read more

This group shows a single part: MELLING 201.

This table covers the guides that keep the balance-shaft chain on its path. Read more

This group shows a single part: MELLING BG297.

This table covers the Balance Shaft Chain tensioners. Typical signs include belt flutter, a chirp that returns after a new belt, or an arm that no longer damps. Replace the tensioner with the belt at higher mileage. Read more

3 Balance Shaft Chain Tensioner parts are listed for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus, from CLOYES, FVP and MELLING.

Part numbers include CLOYES 95298 and MELLING BT298, among others listed above.

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. Read more

2 Camshaft Seal parts are listed for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus, from AJUSA and ELRING.

This group includes AJUSA 15012600 and ELRING 353990.

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

2 Connecting Rod Bearing parts for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus come from KING ENGINE BEARINGS.

Part numbers include KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR6780SI and KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR6781SI.

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. Read more

2 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus come from AJUSA.

Part numbers include AJUSA 54178200 and AJUSA 54125000.

This table covers the main bearings that support the crankshaft in the block. 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

One part is listed for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus — KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB4074SI.

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

10 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus, from VICTOR REINZ, AJUSA, ELRING and 1 other brand. VICTOR REINZ 813479800 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the bolts that clamp the cylinder head to the block. Read more

2 Cylinder Head Bolt parts for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus come from AJUSA.

This group includes AJUSA 81028400 and AJUSA 81050600.

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

10 Cylinder Head Gasket parts for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus come from 2 brands — AJUSA and ELRING. The "Popular" part is AJUSA 10150100.

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

4 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus come from 2 brands — AJUSA and ELRING.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 52292000, AJUSA 52208000 and ELRING 739880, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Cylinder seal surface. Read more

2 Cylinder Repair Sleeve parts for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus come from MELLING.

This group includes MELLING CSL1146 and MELLING CSL2246.

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. Read more

3 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus come from 2 brands — AJUSA and ENGINE PRO.

This group includes AJUSA 50311700, AJUSA 50223200 and ENGINE PRO 305070.

This table covers the crankshaft pulleys / harmonic balancers at the front of the engine. Read more

3 Harmonic Balancer parts for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus come from 3 brands — ATP, DORMAN and PIONEER.

Part numbers include ATP 102336, DORMAN 594353 and PIONEER DA7027.

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. Read more

3 Intake Manifold Gasket parts for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus come from AJUSA.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 13183900, AJUSA 77022800 and AJUSA 13183700.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Intake Plenum. 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 2003 Chrysler Cirrus — AJUSA 13183800.

This table covers the intake valves that let air (and fuel, on port-injected engines) into 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 2003 Chrysler Cirrus — MELLING V2008.

This table covers the mounts that hold the engine to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

2 Motor Mount parts are listed for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus, from ANCHOR and DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL.

This group includes ANCHOR 2841 and DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A2841HY.

This table covers the engine oils listed by grade and specification for this engine. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking after a long interval, or oil that has gone thin and black well before the next service. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes (and on the filler cap). The tables group grades — they are not interchangeable. Read more

VALVOLINE supplies both parts for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus.

Listed part numbers: VALVOLINE VV180 and VALVOLINE 881170.

This table covers the Oil Cooler Mounting kits. Read more

2 Oil Cooler Mounting Kit parts for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus come from HAYDEN. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.7L V6.

Listed part numbers: HAYDEN 238 and HAYDEN 153.

This table covers the drain plugs in the oil pan. Read more

7 Oil Drain Plug parts are listed for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus, from DORMAN, ELRING, AGS and 1 other brand. AGS ODP00007 carries the "Popular" badge. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes AGS ODP00007, DORMAN 090053 and DORMAN 090115 and the remaining parts above.

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. Read more

This group shows a single part: ELRING 176090.

This table covers the caps on the oil filler neck. Read more

One part is listed for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus — MOTORAD MO111.

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

17 Oil Filter parts are listed for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus, from PUROLATOR, VARIOUS MFR, MOBIL and 7 other brands. MOBIL M1102A carries the "Popular" badge. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 11 are engine-specific.

In the Economy grade, PUROLATOR, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, FVP and 2 other brands supply 6 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH400.

In the High Performance / Heavy Duty grade, MOBIL and WIX supply 3 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 M1102A.

The Standard Replacement section lists 8 options from MOTORCRAFT, ACDELCO, MANN and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. MOTORCRAFT FL300 is listed in this group.

This table covers the oil pans that hold the engine's oil sump. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 264633.

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. Read more

3 Oil Pan Gasket parts are listed for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus, from AJUSA and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes AJUSA 14082500, AJUSA 14096600 and VICTOR REINZ 101021201.

This table covers the pickup tubes and screens that feed the oil pump. Read more

This group shows a single part: MELLING 310S.

This table covers the pistons that travel in each cylinder. Typical signs include knock, blow-by, or a cylinder that will not hold compression. Piston work is a short-block job. Match bore, pin and ring pack in the notes — not the photo. Read more

2 Piston parts for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus come from SILV-O-LITE.

Listed part numbers: SILV-O-LITE 3235HC and SILV-O-LITE S3235HC.

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

5 Piston Ring parts for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus come from 2 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE and HASTINGS MANUFACTURING.

In the Premium grade, MAHLE / CLEVITE supplies 2 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is MAHLE / CLEVITE 41676.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from HASTINGS MANUFACTURING. A representative part number is HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C5125.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

Part numbers include MAHLE / CLEVITE 41676, MAHLE / CLEVITE 41857CP and HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C5125, among others listed above.

This table covers the rocker arms that transfer cam motion to the valves. Read more

One part is listed for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus — MELLING MR1324.

This table covers the Timing belts. Typical signs include squeal on cold start, cracked ribs, or glazing. Spin the tensioner and idlers by hand while the belt is off. Read more

2 Timing Belt parts for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus come from 2 brands — BANDO and MELLING.

This group includes BANDO TB265 and MELLING B0265.

This table covers the Timing Belt tensioners. Typical signs include belt flutter, a chirp that returns after a new belt, or an arm that no longer damps. Replace the tensioner with the belt at higher mileage. Read more

3 Timing Belt Tensioner parts are listed for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus, from CLOYES, FVP and INA.

This group includes CLOYES 95544 and INA ZB0641 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the tensioners that keep the timing chain taut. Typical signs include belt flutter, a chirp that returns after a new belt, or an arm that no longer damps. Replace the tensioner with the belt at higher mileage. Read more

One part is listed for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus — MELLING MSB02.

This table covers the Timing idlers. Typical signs include a chirp that follows engine speed, or an idler that feels rough or has play. Replace a noisy idler with the belt — the labor is already paid for. Read more

5 Timing Idler parts are listed for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus, from INA, CLOYES, FVP and 1 other brand. CLOYES 95542 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes CLOYES 95542 and INA ZP95542 and the remaining parts above.

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

5 Valve Cover Gasket parts are listed for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus, from AJUSA, DORMAN and ELRING.

This group includes AJUSA 56032700, AJUSA 56032500 and AJUSA 56032600 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the lifters / tappets that transfer cam motion to the valves. Read more

3 Valve Lifter parts are listed for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus, from AJUSA and MELLING.

Part numbers include AJUSA 85009700, AJUSA 85012800 and MELLING JB2240.

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

4 Valve Stem Seal parts are listed for the 2003 Chrysler Cirrus, from AJUSA and ELRING. 1 part fits every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 12013600, AJUSA 57027400 and AJUSA 57055000, plus the other parts above.