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Holden Commodore VB 4.2L V8 parts and part numbers

1978 Holden Commodore 4.2L. 1978 Holden Commodore VB, 4.2L V8. Listed in Sakura's application catalogue (HOLDEN COMMODORE 8 CYL. 4.2L VB CARBURETOR 1978-1980). Other specs are not stored yet.

1978 Holden Commodore VB: 1979 Holden VB Commodore Sedan (22623854399)

Photo: 1979 Holden VB Commodore Sedan (22623854399) by Sicnag, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Photo shows the same model generation; year or trim may differ. Background removed and replaced with a The Part Shark backdrop.

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Specs5 specs
Year1978
ChassisVB
EngineV8
Fuelpetrol
Drivetrainnot published
Service parts2 part numbers

VB filter, pad and rotor numbers

  • Oil filter: Sakura C-2302 (Sakura remark: Supersedes C-8002)
  • Fuel filter: Sakura FS-8002

Service: filters, plugs, wipers

PartBrand / numberAlso fits
Fuel filterSakura FS-8002Listed by Sakurachecked Nov 2026Source: sakurafilter.comHolden Commodore VL 3.0L, Nissan Pulsar N13 1.8L, Ford Fairlane ZK 4.1L, Ford Fairlane ZL, Holden Commodore VC 2.8L
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Oil filter
Condition: Sakura remark: Supersedes C-8002		Sakura C-2302Listed by Sakurachecked Nov 2026Source: sakurafilter.comHolden Commodore VC 1.9L, Holden Commodore VH 1.9L, Toyota Corona XT130, Holden Torana LH 2.8L, Holden Torana LX 4.1L
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Not confirmed by a maker yet: Air filter, Spark or glow plugs. We only list a part number once a published source, usually the maker's own catalogue, matches it to this car.

Wiper blades

Driver450 mm
Passenger450 mm
Rear (if fitted)400 mm
Part no.Trico Clear TCL450 (both sides)
Trico catalogue fitment · Source: Trico wiper finder · Listed as Holden Commodore VB, VC, VH, VK (1978-1986)
Trico TCL450Wiper blades
Coolingthermo fans

Thermo fans

Radiator core545 × 428 × 49 mm
Option 11 × 16" fan (0131) · brushless · 2560 CFM
Option 21 × 16" fan (0166) · brushed · 2120 CFM
Davies Craig catalogue fitment · Source: Davies Craig fan fitments · Listed as Holden COMMODORE VB-VK 8cyl Auto. '78-86

Davies Craig says you need every fan shown in an option. Check your radiator size before you buy.

Davies Craig 0131Davies Craig 0166Thermo fan
Brakes, driveline & moresearches

Brakes: pads and rotors

Not confirmed by a maker yet: Front pads, Rear pads, Front rotors, Rear rotors. We only list a part number once a published source, usually the maker's own catalogue, matches it to this car.

Driveline: clutch and CV

Not confirmed by a maker yet: Clutch kit. We only list a part number once a published source, usually the maker's own catalogue, matches it to this car.

Electrical: battery and lights

Not confirmed by a maker yet: Battery. We only list a part number once a published source, usually the maker's own catalogue, matches it to this car.

Shop parts on eBay9 searches

Sakura part numbers listed for this car

Sakura FS-8002fuel filterSakura C-2302oil filter

eBay searches for the VB

Brake padsOil filterSpark plugsRadiatorShock absorbers

VB VRS and head gasket kits

VRS kitHead gasket kit

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Questions2 questions

What oil filter fits the 1978 Commodore VB V8?

Listed for this car on The Part Shark: Sakura C-2302. Each number links to its source. Confirm against your VIN or build plate before buying.

What fuel filter fits the 1978 Commodore VB V8?

Listed for this car on The Part Shark: Sakura FS-8002. Each number links to its source. Confirm against your VIN or build plate before buying.