6 Engine parts are listed for the 1978 Datsun Pickup, in 4 part types, covering the 1.6L L4 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
The engine on the 1978 Datsun Pickup 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 (3 parts), Oil Filler Cap (1 part) and Piston Ring (1 part). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.
The 1978 Datsun Pickup came with a single engine, the 1.6L L4, and every part is verified against it.
5 brands supply engine parts for the 1978 Datsun Pickup, led by PUROLATOR (2 parts), MOTORAD (1 part) and WIX (1 part), plus 2 more brands. Quality grades include Economy and Standard Replacement.
Each part number listed for the 1978 Datsun Pickup opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Oil Filler Cap
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD | MO81 | 🇲🇽 MX | Gasket or Seal Pre-Installed: Yes | View on Amazon |
This table covers the caps on the oil filler neck.
This group shows a single part: MOTORAD MO81.
Oil Filter
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUROLATOR | L20064 | 🇲🇽 MX | Class: WMedia Material: Cellulose | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIX | 51034 | 🇲🇽 MX | Spin-On Filter | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUROLATOR | TL20064 | 🇲🇽 MX | Class: WMedia Material: Cellulose | 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.
3 Oil Filter parts for the 1978 Datsun Pickup come from 2 brands — PUROLATOR and WIX.
The Economy section lists 1 option from PUROLATOR — the catalog's value-priced group. PUROLATOR L20064 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, WIX supplies 1 part: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is WIX 51034.
1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.
Listed part numbers: PUROLATOR L20064, WIX 51034 and PUROLATOR TL20064.
Piston Ring
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HASTINGS MANUFACTURING | 2C6871 | 🇲🇽 MX | Full SetChrome Top Ring | View on Amazon |
This table covers the rings that seal each piston to the cylinder wall.
One part is listed for the 1978 Datsun Pickup — HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C6871.
Thrust Washer
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KING ENGINE BEARINGS | TW204AM | 🇲🇽 MX | Bimetal (Aluminum Base) | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Thrust washers.
This group shows a single part: KING ENGINE BEARINGS TW204AM.
Buying Engine Parts for a 1978 Datsun Pickup
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 1.6L L4 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 Oil Filler Cap .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many engine parts fit the 1978 Datsun Pickup?
Our catalog currently lists 6 engine parts for the 1978 Datsun Pickup across 4 subcategories and 5 brands, covering the 1.6L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of engine problems on a 1978 Datsun Pickup?
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 1978 Datsun Pickup 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 1978 Datsun Pickup?
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.6L L4 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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