The Enginetech EPF1083 is a bulk 200 pack of valve keepers (also known as valve locks or valve spring retainer keepers) with a 3 round grooves profile. Fits 1974-2025 Audi/Chrysler/Dodge/Ford 1.6L/1.7L/1.8L+ applications.
Important Notes
- Bulk 200 Pack for machine shops and rebuilders: covers approximately 6 complete 2-valve V8 engine rebuilds or 12 2-valve L4 rebuilds at two keepers per valve. Order additional packs for 4-valve-per-cylinder applications or higher volume.
- Two keepers per valve: keepers are split wedges that meet around the valve stem groove to form a complete collet, which locks the valve spring retainer to the stem. Always order in even quantities.
- Groove profile: matches a 3-round grooved valve stem. Keepers must match the count and shape of grooves on the valve stem exactly - a mismatch will prevent proper spring retention.
- Fits both intake and exhaust valve positions - no need to order separate intake and exhaust keepers.
- Cross-references multiple OE and aftermarket part numbers - see the OEM Cross-References section below.
- Always verify the OE valve stem diameter, groove count, groove shape (round vs square), and cylinder head material against the original keepers being replaced before installation. Keeper profiles are application-specific and cannot be interchanged freely between engines.
Specifications
| Part Number | EPF1083 |
| Product Type | Valve Keeper (Valve Lock / Spring Retainer Keeper) |
| Pack Size | 200 keepers per pack |
| Per Valve | 2 keepers required (1 pair per valve) |
| Groove Count | 3 |
| Groove Shape | Round |
| Bead Type | Round Bead |
| Valve Position | Intake and Exhaust |
| OEM Cross-References | Beck/Arnley: 0231666, Elgin: EHC2845, Elgin: EHC619, Melling: VL1083, Melling: VL700, Clevite: 34204, Sealed Power: BXCVK204, Sealed Power: VK204 |
Vehicle Fitment
- 1974-1978 Ford Mustang II 2.8L 171ci V6 [VIN:Z]
- 1976-1978 Volvo 245 2.1L I4 SOHC [VIN:41]
- 1976-1979 Volvo 242 2.1L I4 SOHC [VIN:41]
- 1976-1979 Volvo 244 2.1L I4 SOHC [VIN:41]
- 1978-1982 Dodge Omni 1.7L 105ci I4 SOHC [VIN:A]
- 1978-1982 Plymouth Horizon 1.7L 105ci I4 SOHC [VIN:A]
- 1979 Volvo 245 2.1L I4
- 1980 Volvo 264 2.1L I4 SOHC [VIN:4]
- 1980-1982 Plymouth TC3 1.7L 105ci I4 SOHC [VIN:A]
- 1980-1982 Volvo 242 2.1L I4 SOHC [VIN:4]
- 1980-1982 Volvo 244 2.1L I4 SOHC [VIN:4]
- 1980-1982 Volvo 245 2.1L I4 SOHC [VIN:4]
- 1981 Volkswagen Dasher 1.6L 97ci I4 SOHC [VIN:G]
- 1981 Volvo 264 2.1L I4
- 1981, 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.7L I4 SOHC [VIN:B]
- 1981-1982 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L 97ci I4 SOHC [VIN:G]
- 1981-1982 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible 1.7L I4 SOHC [VIN:A]
- 1981-1983 Audi 4000 1.7L I4 SOHC [VIN:A]
- 1981-1983 Volkswagen Rabbit 1.6L 97ci I4 SOHC [VIN:G]
- 1981-1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible 1.7L I4 SOHC [VIN:B]
- ...and 238 additional applications
Enginetech Valve Keepers (also called valve locks or valve spring retainer keepers) are precision-machined split wedges that lock the spring retainer onto the valve stem groove, holding the valve spring under preload and transmitting the spring force to the valve. Each valve uses two keepers that meet around the stem groove, so a single engine requires two keepers per valve (for example, a typical V8 with 16 valves requires 32 keepers). These keepers are supplied in bulk pack quantities for machine shops and rebuilders. Always verify the valve stem diameter, groove count, groove profile (round vs square), and cylinder head material against the OE specification before installation; keeper profiles are specific to each valve family and cannot be interchanged freely even between engines of similar displacement.
