2008 Dodge Caliber Engine Parts

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

This group shows a single part: MOPAR 4884870AB.

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

2 Balance Shaft Chain Guide parts for the 2008 Dodge Caliber come from 2 brands — MOPAR and PREFERRED COMPONENTS INC. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: MOPAR 4884589AA and PREFERRED COMPONENTS INC R76139.

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

One part is listed for the 2008 Dodge Caliber — PREFERRED COMPONENTS INC T66222.

This table covers the camshafts that open the valves. Read more

4 Camshaft parts for the 2008 Dodge Caliber come from 2 brands — MOPAR and SKP. Every part fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 2.4L L4.

This group includes MOPAR 4884736AC, MOPAR 4884735AC and SKP SKES0355 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Camshaft bearings. 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 Camshaft Bearing parts for the 2008 Dodge Caliber come from 2 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE and MOPAR. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: MAHLE / CLEVITE SH2163 and MOPAR 1016A031.

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

4 Camshaft Seal parts are listed for the 2008 Dodge Caliber, from APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2008 Caliber.

Listed part numbers: APEX ATC11030, FEL-PRO TCS45961 and MAHLE / CLEVITE 48392, plus the other parts above.

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

5 Connecting Rod Bearing parts for the 2008 Dodge Caliber come from 4 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, TOPLINE, ENGINETECH and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is TOPLINE RBHY11. Every part fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 2.4L L4.

Listed part numbers: TOPLINE RBHY11, ENGINETECH BB167J and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 4B2024, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Connecting Rod bolts. Read more

One part is listed for the 2008 Dodge Caliber — MOPAR MN195112.

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

8 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts for the 2008 Dodge Caliber come from 6 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO, ENGINETECH and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is APEX ACS2086. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 5 are engine-specific.

This group includes APEX ACS2086, ENGINETECH CR122CSB and AJUSA 54153400 and the remaining parts above.

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

7 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts are listed for the 2008 Dodge Caliber, from TOPLINE, MOPAR, ENGINETECH and 2 other brands. ENGINETECH BC152J carries the "Popular" badge. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH BC152J, MAHLE / CLEVITE MS2299A and TOPLINE TWHY11, among others listed above.

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

6 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 2008 Dodge Caliber, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA, NATIONAL and 2 other brands. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99166 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2008 Caliber.

Listed part numbers: WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99166, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99333 and BCA NS99166, plus the other parts 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

29 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 2008 Dodge Caliber, from VICTOR REINZ, APEX, FEL-PRO and 13 other brands. AJUSA 15052700 carries the "Popular" badge. The notes list position, dimensions and spec qualifiers wherever the manufacturer distinguishes between variants.

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

8 Cylinder Head Bolt parts for the 2008 Dodge Caliber come from 8 brands — FEL-PRO, SKP, AJUSA and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO ES72267. 7 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO ES72267, SKP SKES72267 and AJUSA 81041900, plus the other parts 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

11 Cylinder Head Gasket parts for the 2008 Dodge Caliber come from 7 brands — APEX, AJUSA, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is APEX AHG286. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 9 are engine-specific.

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

15 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts for the 2008 Dodge Caliber come from 7 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, AJUSA and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is APEX AHS2085.

This table covers the block heaters that warm the coolant or oil in cold weather. Read more

4 Engine Block Heater parts are listed for the 2008 Dodge Caliber, from KAT'S HEATERS and MOPAR. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include KAT'S HEATERS 11812, KAT'S HEATERS 11411 and KAT'S HEATERS 28812, among others listed above.

This table covers the Engine covers. Read more

3 Engine Cover parts for the 2008 Dodge Caliber come from MOPAR. Every part fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 2.4L L4.

Part numbers include MOPAR 5030284AC, MOPAR 5116196AA and MOPAR 5116197AA.

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

9 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts for the 2008 Dodge Caliber come from 4 brands — ENGINETECH, AJUSA, APEX and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH CR122K6.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH CR122K6, AJUSA 50276500 and AJUSA 50276700, among others listed above.

This table covers the brackets that mount the Engine Lift. Typical signs include a cracked mount, a rattle, or a bracket that no longer holds alignment. Confirm position in the notes. Many brackets look alike and bolt to different corners. Read more

This group shows a single part: MOPAR 4884752AC.

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

7 Exhaust Valve parts are listed for the 2008 Dodge Caliber, from ENGINETECH, MELLING, QUALCAST and 4 other brands. ENGINETECH V4449 carries the "Popular" badge. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes ENGINETECH V4449, MELLING V3191 and QUALCAST 1013191 and the remaining parts above.

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

6 Harmonic Balancer parts for the 2008 Dodge Caliber come from 6 brands — SKP, DORMAN, ATP and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK594341. Every part fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 2.4L L4.

The Economy section lists 1 option from SKP — the catalog's value-priced group. SKP SK594341 is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, DORMAN, ATP, DAYCO and 2 other brands supply 5 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is DORMAN 594341.

This group includes SKP SK594341, DORMAN 594341 and ATP 102326 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Intake manifolds. Typical signs include an exhaust tick, a vacuum leak, or a gasket that has burned through. Replace the gaskets and hardware; a warped flange will leak with a new gasket alone. Read more

4 Intake Manifold parts are listed for the 2008 Dodge Caliber, from DORMAN, LARES, MOPAR and 1 other brand. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 615801, LARES 33850 and MOPAR 4884495AF, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Intake Manifold bolts. Read more

This group shows a single part: MOPAR 6104124AA.

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

7 Intake Manifold Gasket parts for the 2008 Dodge Caliber come from 6 brands — VICTOR REINZ, APEX, FEL-PRO and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is APEX AMS2850. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: APEX AMS2850, FEL-PRO MS96840 and ELRING 464050, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Intake Manifold Runner Control Valve solenoids. Typical signs include a harsh or missing shift, or a code for this solenoid circuit. Check resistance and the connector before dropping the pan for a solenoid. Read more

5 Intake Manifold Runner Control Valve / Solenoid parts for the 2008 Dodge Caliber come from 5 brands — SKP, DORMAN, MOPAR and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK911902. Every part fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 2.4L L4.

Listed part numbers: SKP SK911902, DORMAN 911902 and MOPAR 4884549AD, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Intake to Exhaust. 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 2008 Dodge Caliber — ELRING 464080.

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

6 Intake Valve parts are listed for the 2008 Dodge Caliber, from ENGINETECH, MELLING, MOPAR and 3 other brands. ENGINETECH V4448 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2008 Caliber.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH V4448, MELLING V3190 and MOPAR 5047068AA, among others listed above.

This table covers the long-block engine assemblies (block, crank, heads). Read more

2 Long Block parts for the 2008 Dodge Caliber come from MOPAR.

Listed part numbers: MOPAR 4884885AC and MOPAR 5047877CA.

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

23 Motor Mount parts are listed for the 2008 Dodge Caliber, from WESTAR, ANCHOR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and 5 other brands. SKP SKM3131 carries the "Popular" badge. 17 parts fit every engine; the other 6 are engine-specific.

Economy: 4 parts, from SKP and AUTO EXTRA. A representative part number is SKP SKM3131.

The Standard Replacement section: 19 options from WESTAR, ANCHOR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and 3 other brands. ANCHOR 3130 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Motor Mount bolts. Read more

2 Motor Mount Bolt parts for the 2008 Dodge Caliber come from MOPAR. Every part fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 2.4L L4.

This group includes MOPAR 4809963AE and MOPAR 6508235AA.

This table covers the brackets that mount the Motor Mount. Typical signs include a cracked mount, a rattle, or a bracket that no longer holds alignment. Confirm position in the notes. Many brackets look alike and bolt to different corners. Read more

One part is listed for the 2008 Dodge Caliber — MOPAR 5105596AB.

This table covers the Motor Mount bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

3 Motor Mount Bushing parts are listed for the 2008 Dodge Caliber, from DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and PIONEER. 1 part fits every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL AM028, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A5476in and PIONEER 609901.

This table covers the isolators in an engine mount. Read more

2 Motor Mount Isolator parts for the 2008 Dodge Caliber come from MOPAR. Every part fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 2.4L L4.

Part numbers include MOPAR 5038045AB and MOPAR 5038318AC.

This table covers the Motor Mount kits. Read more

One part is listed for the 2008 Dodge Caliber — ANCHOR 300172.

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

40 Oil parts are listed for the 2008 Dodge Caliber, from VALVOLINE, MOBIL, IDEMITSU and 1 other brand. VALVOLINE 797578 carries the "Popular" badge. They are grouped as Conventional, Full Synthetic, High Mileage (>75,000 Miles) and Synthetic Blend, with Full Synthetic the largest group at 20 parts from VALVOLINE, IDEMITSU, MOBIL and 1 other brand.