2008 Kia Spectra Engine Parts

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

6 Camshaft Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Spectra, from NATIONAL, SKF, BCA and 3 other brands. NATIONAL 99139 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include NATIONAL 99139 and BCA NS99139, 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

12 Camshaft Seal parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Spectra, from NATIONAL, SKF, TIMKEN and 9 other brands. NATIONAL 3771 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

3 Connecting Rod Bearing parts for the 2008 Kia Spectra come from 3 brands — ENGINETECH, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and TOPLINE.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH BB1007, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 4B9644 and TOPLINE RBHY3.

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

5 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts for the 2008 Kia Spectra come from 5 brands — ENGINETECH, AJUSA, APEX and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH HY20CSA.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH HY20CSA, AJUSA 54205400 and APEX ACS2031, 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

4 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Spectra, from TOPLINE, ENGINETECH and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH BC1040, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 5M9517 and TOPLINE TWHY3, among others listed above.

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

4 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Spectra, from BCA, NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: BCA NS99315, NATIONAL 99315 and SCHAEFFLER SR3549, 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

20 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Spectra, from VICTOR REINZ, FEL-PRO, APEX and 9 other brands. FEL-PRO TCS46017 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

11 Cylinder Head Bolt parts for the 2008 Kia Spectra come from 10 brands — HYUNDAI, ENGINETECH, FEL-PRO and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH HB232.

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

6 Cylinder Head Gasket parts for the 2008 Kia Spectra come from 6 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO, AJUSA and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is APEX AHG268.

This group includes APEX AHG268, FEL-PRO 26181PT and AJUSA 10141800 and the remaining parts 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

8 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts for the 2008 Kia Spectra come from 7 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, AJUSA and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is APEX AHS2068.

This group includes APEX AHS2068, FEL-PRO HS26181PT3 and AJUSA 52282700 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Cylinder Head Spacer shims. Read more

This group shows a single part: SBI 2302136.

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

One part is listed for the 2008 Kia Spectra — KAT'S HEATERS 11402.

This table covers the Engine covers. Read more

2 Engine Cover parts for the 2008 Kia Spectra come from 2 brands — TECHPRO and VARIOUS MFR.

Listed part numbers: TECHPRO KI1228106, plus the other 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 2008 Kia Spectra come from 5 brands — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, AJUSA, APEX and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0900839.

This group includes ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0900839, AJUSA 50355800 and APEX AFS2068 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Engine rebuild kits. Read more

This group shows a single part: ENGINETECH RCHY20BP.

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

5 Exhaust Valve parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Spectra, from ENGINETECH, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, MELLING and 2 other brands. ENGINETECH EM1003 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH EM1003, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RX9641 and MELLING V0817, among others listed 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

This group shows a single part: TOPLINE EPSMI4.

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

7 Harmonic Balancer parts for the 2008 Kia Spectra come from 7 brands — DAYCO, HYUNDAI, ACKOJA and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is DAYCO PB1553N.

Part numbers include DAYCO PB1553N, HYUNDAI 2312423772 and ACKOJA A530606, among others listed above.

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 Kia Spectra come from 7 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, AJUSA and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO MS96275.

This group includes FEL-PRO MS96275, MAHLE / CLEVITE MS19326 and AJUSA 13174400 and the remaining parts above.

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

7 Intake Valve parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Spectra, from HYUNDAI, MELLING, ENGINETECH and 4 other brands. HYUNDAI 2221123600 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes HYUNDAI 2221123600, MELLING V0816 and ENGINETECH IM1002 and the remaining parts 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

31 Motor Mount parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Spectra, from WESTAR, ANCHOR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and 6 other brands. SKP SKMA7139 carries the "Popular" badge. Economy and Standard Replacement are all represented, and Standard Replacement alone accounts for 26 parts.

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 Kia Spectra — DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A4127.

This table covers the Motor Mount kits. Read more

ANCHOR supplies both parts for the 2008 Kia Spectra.

This group includes ANCHOR 301394 and ANCHOR 301396.

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

93 Oil parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Spectra, from VALVOLINE, LIQUI MOLY, MOBIL and 3 other brands. MOBIL 125195 carries the "Popular" badge. They are grouped as Conventional, Full Synthetic, High Mileage (>75,000 Miles), Racing and Synthetic Blend, with Full Synthetic the largest group at 52 parts from LIQUI MOLY, VALVOLINE, MOBIL and 1 other brand.

This table covers the Oil Cooler Mounting kits. Read more

2 Oil Cooler Mounting Kit parts for the 2008 Kia Spectra come from HAYDEN.

This group includes HAYDEN 238 and HAYDEN 153.

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

6 Oil Drain Plug parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Spectra, from DORMAN, AGS, REIN and 1 other brand. DORMAN 090033 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include DORMAN 090033, DORMAN 090053 and AGS ODP00007, among others listed 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

8 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts for the 2008 Kia Spectra come from 5 brands — DORMAN, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 095147.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 095147, DORMAN 095144 and DORMAN 995147CD, plus the other parts above.

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

5 Oil Filler Cap parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Spectra, from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 2 other brands. MOTORAD MO81 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD MO81, CALORSTAT OC2331 and GATES 31083, plus the other parts above.

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

21 Oil Filter parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Spectra, from BOSCH, VARIOUS MFR, WIX and 14 other brands. MOBIL M1104A carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Economy grade, BOSCH, FRAM, FVP and 2 other brands supply 5 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is BOSCH 72228WS.

In the High Performance / Heavy Duty grade, MOBIL and WIX supply 2 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 M1104A.

The Standard Replacement section lists 14 options from HYUNDAI, BOSCH, DENSO and 10 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. BOSCH 3312 is listed in this group.

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

8 Oil Pan parts for the 2008 Kia Spectra come from 6 brands — ATP, DORMAN, HYUNDAI and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is HYUNDAI 2152023604.

Part numbers include HYUNDAI 2152023604, SKP SK264605 and ATP 103407, among others listed 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

One part is listed for the 2008 Kia Spectra — VICTOR REINZ 703141410.

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

5 Oil Pump parts are listed for the 2008 Kia Spectra, from SKP, MELLING, ENGINETECH and 2 other brands. MELLING M272 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from SKP. A representative part number is SKP SKOM272.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from MELLING, ENGINETECH and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS. MELLING M272 is listed in this group.

1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

Listed part numbers: MELLING M272, SKP SKOM272 and ENGINETECH EP003, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Oil Pump. 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 Pump Gasket parts for the 2008 Kia Spectra come from 3 brands — FEL-PRO, HYUNDAI and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

This group includes FEL-PRO 72983, HYUNDAI 2141123000 and MAHLE / CLEVITE B32001.

This table covers the seals at the Oil Pump. 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 Oil Pump Seal parts for the 2008 Kia Spectra come from 2 brands — HYUNDAI and SCHAEFFLER.

This group includes HYUNDAI 2142123020 and SCHAEFFLER SS2537.