1978 Honda Civic Engine Parts

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

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0562200.

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

13 Camshaft Seal parts are listed for the 1978 Honda Civic, from NATIONAL, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and 7 other brands. MAHLE / CLEVITE 66580 carries the "Popular" badge. 5 parts fit every engine; the other 8 are engine-specific.

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 1978 Honda Civic come from 4 brands — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, KING ENGINE BEARINGS, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 4B1950, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 4B1951 and KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR4463AM, plus the other parts above.

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

4 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts for the 1978 Honda Civic come from 3 brands — AJUSA, APEX and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 54035300, AJUSA 54035700 and APEX ACS1002, plus the other 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 1978 Honda Civic, from KING ENGINE BEARINGS, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and TOPLINE. ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 5M9502 carries the "Popular" badge. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

In the High Performance grade, KING ENGINE BEARINGS supplies 2 parts: engineered beyond original-equipment specification. A representative part number is KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB5168XP.

The Standard Replacement section lists 5 options from ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, TOPLINE and KING ENGINE BEARINGS — built to original-equipment specification. ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 5M9502 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 5M9502, KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB5168XP and KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB5168XPX, among others listed above.

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

9 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1978 Honda Civic, from BCA, NATIONAL, TIMKEN and 2 other brands. BCA NS99315 carries the "Popular" badge. 1 part fits every engine; the other 8 are engine-specific.

This group includes BCA NS99315, NATIONAL 99139 and BCA NS99139 and the remaining 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

14 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 1978 Honda Civic, from TIMKEN, NATIONAL, BCA and 6 other brands. ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 1500902 carries the "Popular" badge. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 11 are engine-specific.

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

8 Cylinder Head Gasket parts for the 1978 Honda Civic come from 6 brands — AJUSA, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, APEX and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is APEX AHG102.

Part numbers include APEX AHG102, AJUSA 10025400 and AJUSA 10017700, among others listed above.

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

5 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts for the 1978 Honda Civic come from 3 brands — AJUSA, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and APEX.

This group includes AJUSA 52062200, AJUSA 52063300 and APEX AHS1002 and the remaining parts above.

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

4 Cylinder Repair Sleeve parts for the 1978 Honda Civic come from MELLING.

This group includes MELLING CSL704A, MELLING CSL604A and MELLING CSL605A and the remaining parts above.

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

5 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts for the 1978 Honda Civic come from 3 brands — AJUSA, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and APEX.

This group includes AJUSA 50070100, AJUSA 50071300 and APEX AFS1002 and the remaining parts above.

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

6 Exhaust Valve parts are listed for the 1978 Honda Civic, from BECK/ARNLEY, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, MELLING and 1 other brand.

This group includes BECK/ARNLEY 0221577, BECK/ARNLEY 0213136 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RX9192 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Expansion 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. Read more

11 Expansion Plug parts for the 1978 Honda Civic come from 5 brands — DORMAN, PIONEER, QUALCAST and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 555100.

This table covers the Intake & Exhaust Manifold gasket sets. 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 Intake & Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set parts for the 1978 Honda Civic come from 2 brands — AJUSA and APEX.

This group includes AJUSA 13064000 and APEX AMS1022.

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 1978 Honda Civic come from 2 brands — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and AJUSA.

This group includes AJUSA 13042000, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0950919 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0950908.

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 1978 Honda Civic, from ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, MELLING, BECK/ARNLEY and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include BECK/ARNLEY 0213138, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RV9191 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RV9193, among others listed above.

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

5 Motor Mount parts are listed for the 1978 Honda Civic, from DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, ANCHOR, PIONEER and 1 other brand. DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A4560 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1978 Civic.

Part numbers include DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A4560, ANCHOR 2449 and DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A2449, among others listed above.

This table covers the Oil Cooler Mounting kits. Read more

2 Oil Cooler Mounting Kit parts for the 1978 Honda Civic come from HAYDEN. Every part fits both the 1.2L L4 and the 1.5L L4.

This group includes HAYDEN 238 and HAYDEN 153.

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

4 Oil Drain Plug parts are listed for the 1978 Honda Civic, from DORMAN and AGS. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1978 Civic.

Listed part numbers: AGS ODP00019, DORMAN 090040 and DORMAN 65221, plus the other 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

4 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts for the 1978 Honda Civic come from 2 brands — DORMAN and AJUSA. Every part fits both the 1.2L L4 and the 1.5L L4.

Part numbers include AJUSA 22009300, DORMAN 097831CD and DORMAN 095023, among others listed above.

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

One part is listed for the 1978 Honda Civic — MOTORAD MO106.

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

5 Oil Filter parts are listed for the 1978 Honda Civic, from CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, WIX, FRAM and 1 other brand. WIX 51390 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1978 Civic.

In the Economy grade, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER supplies 2 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is CHAMP / LUBER-FINER LF75HP.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from WIX, FRAM and HASTINGS / BALDWIN. WIX 51390 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: WIX 51390, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER LF75HP and CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH2865, plus the other parts above.

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 1978 Honda Civic, from AJUSA, APEX and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1978 Civic.

This group includes AJUSA 14029600, APEX AOP101 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0990902.

This table covers the Oil pumps. Typical signs include noise from the pump, no pressure, or fluid that never arrives at the outlet. Prime or fill the pump as the notes require. A dry start is a common way to kill a new unit. Read more

One part is listed for the 1978 Honda Civic — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 057890.

This table covers the Oil Temperature senders. Read more

This group shows a single part: AUTO-TUNE PT3441.

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

16 Piston Ring parts for the 1978 Honda Civic come from 2 brands — HASTINGS MANUFACTURING and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS. The "Popular" part is HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 6131.

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

One part is listed for the 1978 Honda Civic — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0566012.

This table covers the Thrust washers. Read more

3 Thrust Washer parts are listed for the 1978 Honda Civic, from ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, KING ENGINE BEARINGS and MAHLE / CLEVITE. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1978 Civic.

Listed part numbers: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 1T1952, KING ENGINE BEARINGS TW110AM and MAHLE / CLEVITE TW327S.

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

7 Timing Belt parts for the 1978 Honda Civic come from 5 brands — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, S.A. GEAR, ACDELCO and 2 other brands.

The Economy section: 2 options from ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS. ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 4028 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from S.A. GEAR, ACDELCO, DAYCO and 1 other brand. A representative part number is ACDELCO TB041.

Listed part numbers: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 4028, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 4041 and ACDELCO TB041, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Timing Belt pulleys. Typical signs include a growl or chirp that follows engine speed, or a pulley that will not spin freely by hand. Spin each pulley with the belt off. Roughness or play means replace it with the belt. Read more

BECK/ARNLEY supplies both parts for the 1978 Honda Civic. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1978 Civic.

This group includes BECK/ARNLEY 0513860 and BECK/ARNLEY 0513954.

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

4 Timing Belt Tensioner parts are listed for the 1978 Honda Civic, from CLOYES, FVP, INA and 1 other brand. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1978 Civic.

Part numbers include CLOYES 95019 and INA ZT95019, among others listed above.

This table covers the Timing Cam sprockets. Read more

4 Timing Cam Sprocket parts are listed for the 1978 Honda Civic, from ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, INA and S.A. GEAR.

Listed part numbers: INA ZSS520, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 50045 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 50063, plus the other 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 1978 Honda Civic — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 60020.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Timing Cover. 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 Timing Cover Gasket parts are listed for the 1978 Honda Civic, from APEX and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS.

Listed part numbers: APEX ATC1020, APEX ATC1021 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0980901.

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

One part is listed for the 1978 Honda Civic — SKF 99138.

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

3 Timing Cover Seal parts are listed for the 1978 Honda Civic, from ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, SCHAEFFLER and SKF. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1978 Civic.

Part numbers include ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 1506101, SCHAEFFLER SS2442 and SKF 13907.

This table covers the crankshaft sprockets that drive the timing chain or belt. Read more

3 Timing Crank Sprocket parts are listed for the 1978 Honda Civic, from INA, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and S.A. GEAR.

Listed part numbers: INA ZSS521, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 50044 and S.A. GEAR S521.

This table covers the Torque Strut 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

4 Torque Strut Bushing parts are listed for the 1978 Honda Civic, from DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and PIONEER. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1978 Civic.

This group includes DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A6539, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A6540 and PIONEER 628293 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Torque Strut mounts. 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

3 Torque Strut Mount parts for the 1978 Honda Civic come from 2 brands — ANCHOR and WESTAR. Every part fits both the 1.2L L4 and the 1.5L L4.

Listed part numbers: ANCHOR 8029, ANCHOR 8293 and WESTAR EM8029.

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

6 Valve Cover Gasket parts are listed for the 1978 Honda Civic, from AJUSA, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, APEX and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include AJUSA 56014900, AJUSA 56015600 and APEX AVC102, among others listed above.

This table covers the Valve Cover grommets. Read more

4 Valve Cover Grommet parts are listed for the 1978 Honda Civic, from APEX, FEL-PRO, JAPANESE OE and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include APEX AES100, FEL-PRO ES70337 and JAPANESE OE KF81126, among others listed above.

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

5 Valve Guide parts are listed for the 1978 Honda Civic, from ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and PIONEER. ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG917CI carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG917CI, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG918CI and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG918BR, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Valve seats. Read more

5 Valve Seat parts for the 1978 Honda Civic come from 4 brands — SBI, QUALCAST, DURA-BOND and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is QUALCAST 21156251.

Listed part numbers: QUALCAST 21156251, DURA-BOND 31318 and PIONEER 38550, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the springs that close each intake and exhaust valve. Typical signs include a sagging corner, a broken coil, or a clunk from the spring pocket. Replace springs in axle pairs and inspect the seats. Read more

4 Valve Spring parts for the 1978 Honda Civic come from ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS.

This group includes ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VS1131, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VS1133 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VS1132 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Valve Spring retainers. Read more

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 051133.

This table covers the keepers that lock each valve-spring retainer to the stem. Read more

This group shows a single part: PIONEER PF234.

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 1978 Honda Civic, from AJUSA and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 12003900, AJUSA 12004000 and AJUSA 57028200, plus the other parts above.