1958 Kaiser-Frazer Darrin Engine Parts

Engine:
6.0L 365cid V8

The 1958 Kaiser-Frazer Darrin has 22 engine parts with verified fitment on this page — 9 part types and 3 brands, covering the 6.0L 365cid V8 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.

On the 1958 Kaiser-Frazer Darrin, 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. Most of the listed parts are Crankshaft Seal (3 parts), Cylinder Head Gasket Set (3 parts) and Intake Manifold Gasket (3 parts). The other 6 part types cover the remaining 13 parts.

Crankshaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO BS400961
🇺🇸 US
Rubber
Fitment notes — FEL-PRO BS400961
Rubber
RearFrom Engine Serial # 509902 Piece
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VICTOR REINZ 191011101
🇺🇸 US
Set
Fitment notes — VICTOR REINZ 191011101
Set
RearFrom Engine Serial Number 50990Rubber2 Piece
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VICTOR REINZ 191004401
🇺🇸 US
Set
Fitment notes — VICTOR REINZ 191004401
Set
RearRope PackingTo Engine Serial Number 50989
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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.

Cylinder Head Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO 7893PT
🇺🇸 US
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VICTOR REINZ 611054000
🇺🇸 US
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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.

Cylinder Head Gasket Set

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO HS7893PT4
🇺🇸 US
Includes Valve Stem Seals
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MAHLE / CLEVITE HS1160BX
🇺🇸 US
Includes Valve Stem Seals
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VICTOR REINZ 021086401
🇺🇸 US
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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.

Engine Kit Gasket Set

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO FS7893PT4
🇺🇸 US
Overhaul Set
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VICTOR REINZ 011008801
🇺🇸 US
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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.

Intake Manifold Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO MS8931SH1
🇺🇸 US
Set
Fitment notes — FEL-PRO MS8931SH1
Set
Lower
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MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15038X
🇺🇸 US
Beaded Steel
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VICTOR REINZ 111012401
🇺🇸 US
Set
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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.

Oil Pan Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO OS5363C2
🇺🇸 US
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VICTOR REINZ 101015501
🇺🇸 US
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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.

Push Rod Gasket Set

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO PS5369C
🇺🇸 US
Cork
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VICTOR REINZ 181006601
🇺🇸 US
Improved DesignCork
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This table covers the Push Rod 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.

Timing Cover Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO TCS53671
🇺🇸 US
Metal encased seal
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VICTOR REINZ 151039201
🇺🇸 US
Set
Fitment notes — VICTOR REINZ 151039201
Set
Metal encased seal
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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.

Valve Cover Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO VS5395
🇺🇸 US
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MAHLE / CLEVITE VS38277
🇺🇸 US
Cork-Rubber
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VICTOR REINZ 151050501
🇺🇸 US
Set
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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.

Buying Engine Parts for a 1958 Kaiser-Frazer Darrin

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 6.0L 365cid 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: Crankshaft Seal and Cylinder Head Gasket Set .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many engine parts fit the 1958 Kaiser-Frazer Darrin?

Our catalog currently lists 22 engine parts for the 1958 Kaiser-Frazer Darrin across 9 subcategories and 3 brands, covering the 6.0L 365cid V8 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of engine problems on a 1958 Kaiser-Frazer Darrin?

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 1958 Kaiser-Frazer Darrin 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 1958 Kaiser-Frazer Darrin?

Every part on this page is matched to the 6.0L 365cid 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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