1979 Lotus Eclat Engine Parts

Engine:
2.0L L4

The 1979 Lotus Eclat has 10 engine parts with verified fitment on this page — 2 part types and 9 brands, covering the 2.0L L4 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.

On the 1979 Lotus Eclat, 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. All 10 listed parts are Oil Filter (9 parts) and Cylinder Head Gasket (1 part).

Cylinder Head Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ELRING 075530
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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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.

Oil Filter

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BOSCH 72137WS
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Workshop Oil Filter
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FAMOUS BRAND R85068
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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PRO-TEC PXL51068
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Height: 4.338 InOuter Diameter Top: 3.66 In
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VARIOUS MFR PG5195
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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High Performance / Heavy Duty

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOBIL Popular M1204A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Extended Performance
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WIX Popular 51068
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Height: 4.338 InOuter Diameter Top: 3.66 In
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ACDELCO PF53
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Gold / Professional or Gold / Professional DurapackSpin-On
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BOSCH 3402
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Premium Oil Filter
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HASTINGS / BALDWIN LF142
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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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.

Buying Engine Parts for a 1979 Lotus Eclat

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 2.0L 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 Cylinder Head Gasket .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many engine parts fit the 1979 Lotus Eclat?

Our catalog currently lists 10 engine parts for the 1979 Lotus Eclat across 2 subcategories and 9 brands, covering the 2.0L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of engine problems on a 1979 Lotus Eclat?

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 1979 Lotus Eclat 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 1979 Lotus Eclat?

Every part on this page is matched to the 2.0L 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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