1990 Buick Century Ignition Parts

This table covers the sensors that report crankshaft position and engine speed. Typical signs include a stall, a no-start, or a code for cam or crank correlation. Check the connector and the reluctor gap before replacing the sensor. Read more

7 Crankshaft Position Sensor parts for the 1990 Buick Century come from 6 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, FAMOUS BRAND, SPECTRA PREMIUM and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS PC3.

The Economy section lists 4 options from FAMOUS BRAND, SPECTRA PREMIUM, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FAMOUS BRAND CSA1548 is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS and WELLS supply 3 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS PC3.

Part numbers include STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS PC3, FAMOUS BRAND CSA1548 and SPECTRA PREMIUM S10120, among others listed above.

This table covers the brackets that mount the Crankshaft Position Sensor. Typical signs include a cracked mount, a rattle, or a bracket that no longer holds alignment. Confirm position in the notes. Many brackets look alike and bolt to different corners. Read more

This group shows a single part: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS PCB1.

This table covers the Distributor Cap covers. Read more

This group shows a single part: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS DR443T.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Distributor Mounting. 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. Read more

3 Distributor Mounting Gasket parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Century, from MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: MAHLE / CLEVITE 72213, MAHLE / CLEVITE B33003 and VICTOR REINZ 411044200.

This table covers the coils that fire each spark plug. Typical signs include a misfire that follows one cylinder, a snap in damp weather, or a coil that is swollen or cracked. Swap a suspect coil with a neighbor to confirm, then replace boots that tore on the way off. Read more

10 Ignition Coil parts for the 1990 Buick Century come from 10 brands — B&B, HOLSTEIN, SPECTRA PREMIUM and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI GN10123.

The Economy section: 4 options from B&B, HOLSTEIN, SPECTRA PREMIUM and 1 other brand. B&B BB5039 is listed in this group.

In the Premium grade, DELPHI supplies 1 part: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is DELPHI GN10123.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS, GM GENUINE, NGK and 2 other brands. A representative part number is UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS C540.

This table covers the seals at the Ignition Coil. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

One part is listed for the 1990 Buick Century — GM GENUINE 19260632.

This table covers the Ignition control modules. Read more

4 Ignition Control Module (ICM) parts for the 1990 Buick Century come from 4 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS, WAI GLOBAL and 1 other brand.

This group includes STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS LX344T, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS DCM9464 and WAI GLOBAL DM1929 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the lock cylinders in the ignition switch. Read more

8 Ignition Lock Cylinder parts for the 1990 Buick Century come from 4 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WELLS, DORMAN and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS US107L.

The Economy section: 3 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and DORMAN. DORMAN 924790 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WELLS and GM GENUINE. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS US107L.

Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS US107L, DORMAN 924790 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS US107LT, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Ignition Lock housings. Read more

One part is listed for the 1990 Buick Century — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS US165L.

This table covers the spark plugs for this engine. Typical signs include misfire under load, rough idle, or a flashing check-engine light. Verify the gap even on pre-gapped plugs, and replace coil boots that come off a high-mileage engine. Read more

18 Spark Plug parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Century, from ACDELCO, DENSO, BOSCH and 4 other brands. ACDELCO R45TSX carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Copper / Nickel grade, ACDELCO, CHAMPION, BOSCH and 2 other brands supply 6 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Copper / Nickel" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is ACDELCO R45TSX.

In the Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel) grade, ACDELCO and AUTOLITE supply 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is ACDELCO 41816.

The Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel) section lists 5 options from DENSO, BOSCH, NGK and 1 other brand — grouped under the catalog's "Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. BOSCH 9659 is listed in this group.

In the Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel) grade, ACDELCO, BOSCH, CHAMPION and 1 other brand supply 5 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is ACDELCO 1.

This table covers the non-foulers that space a spark plug away from oil fouling. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 42006.

This table covers the Spark Plug wires. Read more

7 Spark Plug Wire parts for the 1990 Buick Century come from 5 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS, PROFESSIONAL'S CHOICE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is NGK 51235.

The Economy section: 1 option from PROFESSIONAL'S CHOICE. PROFESSIONAL'S CHOICE 2950 is listed in this group.

Premium: 4 parts, from UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS, NGK and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS. A representative part number is NGK 51235.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WALKER PRODUCTS. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 27432.

Part numbers include NGK 51235, PROFESSIONAL'S CHOICE 2950 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 7432, among others listed above.

This table covers the Tune-Up kits. Read more

This group shows a single part: UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 37419.