ENGINE PARTS
ENGINE PARTS
When you’ve owned a car long enough, you know what to expect when it’s time to fix the engine. Fortunately, at Hub Auto we carry Orange County’s most complete inventory of engine parts for vehicles of all makes and models. At Hub Auto, do-it-yourselfers and seasoned mechanics will find everything they need to complete their projects. If you’re not sure what part you need, our expert staff will walk you through every step of your purchasing decision. With the right part in-hand, you’ll be back on the road in no time!
Of all the parts of your car, you count on your engine the most. If even one component fails you, you are stranded – with no easy way to get moving again. At Hub Auto, we understand how important your engine is, and that’s why we carry a complete line of manufacturer, aftermarket, and hard-to find engine parts. Count on our expert staff to help you find that exact part you need to keep your engine in excellent shape.
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Full Gasket Sets
Hub Auto carries full gasket sets for various vehicle makes and models, including hard to find and older domestic or foreign cars. All of our full gasket sets come with a complete gasket system, including intake manifold gaskets, valve cover gaskets, head gaskets. Be sure to ask about kits available for your vehicle; each kit comes equipped with most or all of the gaskets your engine needs.Count on Hub Auto for quality options when replacing your gasket system.
Tensioners & Pulleys
If your engine is equipped with a serpentine drive timing belt, it also has a tensioner to make sure that the belt maintains proper tension during changing operating conditions. Your tensioner contains a base, a spring, a pulley and an arm, which work together to apply the proper tension to the belt. If you need to replace your tensioner or other parts of your timing belt system, get help from the experts at Hub Auto. These repairs are often performed at the same time, and we will have everything you need.
Primary Replacement Indicators:
- You hear grinding or squeaking sounds whenever you start your vehicle.
- Your drive belt has unusual wear patterns.
All-in-One Timing Kits
We carry all-in-one timing kits that provide you with everything you need to restore the condition of your engine’s timing system. Ask our sales team for details on which kit is right for you.
Primary Replacement Indicators:
- Your engine will not start.
- Your engine compartment makes ticking sounds.
Timing Belts
If you’ve ever broken your timing belt, you know that without it, your engine will not run. Your timing belt performs the essential job of synchronizing the rotation of your engine’s cam and crankshaft, making sure that every cylinder fires with the proper timing. Talk to the experts at Hub Auto to choose the right timing belt for your engine.
Primary Replacement Indicators:
- Your engine compartment makes ticking sounds.
- Your engine will not start.
Intake & Exhaust Gaskets
The intake manifold gasket seals the connection between your engine’s intake manifold and cylinder head(s). It preserves your engine’s vacuum, and in some cases may also help contain the engine coolant. The exhaust manifold gasket forms the first seal in your vehicle’s exhaust system, and helps channel the exhaust gases out through the tailpipe. With healthy gaskets, your engine will continue to fire and stay cool, giving you the power to keep moving.
Primary Replacement Indicators:
- Your coolant leaks.
- Your engine misfires.
- Your engine overheats.
- You experience a loss of engine acceleration, power or fuel efficiency.