Engines consist of many different parts. Each part has its own specific function for an engine to work properly. Some major parts include cylinder block, cylinder head, piston, piston rings, connecting rod and cam shaft.

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any component that goes toward the final assembly of an engine.

example cylinder block. cylinder head.camshaft. piston. crankshaft. flywheel. rocker cover.spark plugs. water pump.

other parts not directly part of an engine are also referred to as engine parts e.g. alternator. this is because they fit on an engine but are not directly part of the unit itself.

A grammatical error. An engine part (singular) or engine parts (plural).

You mean like a piston or a cam shaft.

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