1990 Buick Electra Cooling System Parts

This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator. Read more

17 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from PEAK, PRESTONE, FVP and 1 other brand. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge.

The Compatible With All Colors section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PRESTONE AF3055 is listed in this group.

In the Economy grade, FVP, PRESTONE, PEAK and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP MV5050GAL.

The Premium section lists 4 options from PRESTONE and PEAK — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. PRESTONE AF2100 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section lists 8 options from PEAK, FVP, PRESTONE and 1 other brand — built to original-equipment specification. FVP DEX5050GAL is listed in this group.

This table covers the hard pipes and extra hoses in the coolant circuit. Read more

3 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from CONTINENTAL, DAYCO and GATES.

Part numbers include CONTINENTAL 63033, DAYCO 71376 and GATES 18423.

This table covers the caps on the overflow / expansion tank. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

3 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 2 brands — DORMAN and MOTORAD.

This group includes DORMAN 82590, DORMAN 54217 and MOTORAD T31.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from US MOTOR WORKS.

Listed part numbers: US MOTOR WORKS 16749, US MOTOR WORKS 16789 and US MOTOR WORKS 16795.

This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system. Read more

3 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from ACDELCO, GATES and MOTORAD.

Part numbers include ACDELCO 12A01, GATES 31413 and MOTORAD 3003.

This table covers the radiators that dump engine heat to airflow through the core. Typical signs include overheating in traffic, a wet core, or coolant that disappears with no puddle. Replace the cap if it cannot hold the rated pressure, and bleed the system after the swap. Read more

10 Radiator parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from SPECTRA PREMIUM, AGILITY, OSC and 4 other brands. SPECTRA PREMIUM CU921 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from GPD. A representative part number is GPD 921C.

In the Premium (All Aluminum Construction) grade, LILAND GLOBAL supplies 1 part: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is LILAND GLOBAL 396AA.

The Standard Replacement section: 8 options from SPECTRA PREMIUM, AGILITY, OSC and 2 other brands. SPECTRA PREMIUM CU921 is listed in this group.

This table covers the caps that hold system pressure at the radiator or reservoir neck. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

8 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from CALORSTAT, GATES, MOTORAD and 2 other brands. ACDELCO RC27 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Locking Replacement section lists 4 options from CALORSTAT, GATES and MOTORAD — grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. CALORSTAT RC0214 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from ACDELCO, GATES, MOTORAD and 1 other brand. ACDELCO RC27 is listed in this group.

This group includes ACDELCO RC27, CALORSTAT RC0214 and CALORSTAT RC0217 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the petcocks used to drain the radiator. Read more

2 Radiator Drain Petcock parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from DORMAN.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 490232 and DORMAN 43177.

This table covers the fan assemblies (and clutches, where listed) that pull air through the radiator. Read more

This group shows a single part: UAC FA50210C.

This table covers the Radiator Fan motors. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor. Read more

5 Radiator Fan Motor parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from FOUR SEASONS, VDO / CONTINENTAL and GPD. FOUR SEASONS 35656 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: FOUR SEASONS 35656, FOUR SEASONS 35694 and GPD 2311317, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the upper, lower and connecting hoses between radiator, engine and reservoir. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

14 Radiator Hose parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 4 brands — GATES, DAYCO, ACDELCO and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO 31639.

The Economy section: 7 options from ACDELCO, GATES, DAYCO and 1 other brand. ACDELCO 31639 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 7 parts, from DAYCO, CONTINENTAL, GATES and 1 other brand. A representative part number is DAYCO 71500.

This table covers the senders that report coolant temperature to the gauge or ECU. Typical signs include a gauge that sits on empty or overheat, or a lamp that does not match what the engine is doing. Rule out the cluster and the wiring before replacing the sender. Read more

24 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WELLS, NTK and 13 other brands. NTK EF0008 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 8 parts, from UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS, NTK, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 4 other brands. A representative part number is NTK EF0008.

The Standard Replacement section: 16 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WELLS, ACDELCO and 8 other brands. ACDELCO 1551107 is listed in this group.

This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part. Read more

16 Thermostat parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 4 brands — MOTORAD, GATES, CALORSTAT and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is GATES 33429.

In the Heavy Duty grade, MOTORAD supplies 2 parts: rated for severe service. A representative part number is MOTORAD 5203180.

The Performance section lists 2 options from MOTORAD — engineered beyond original-equipment specification. MOTORAD 2003195 is listed in this group.

Premium: 4 parts, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 7203192.

Standard Replacement: 8 parts, from MOTORAD, GATES, CALORSTAT and 1 other brand. A representative part number is GATES 33429.

This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. 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

8 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from FEL-PRO, APEX, MOTORAD and 3 other brands. FEL-PRO 35608 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes FEL-PRO 35608, MOTORAD MG183 and APEX AWO2003 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the housings and outlets the thermostat sits in. Read more

4 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 4 brands — DORMAN, GPD, FOUR SEASONS and 1 other brand.

The Economy section: 2 options from DORMAN and GPD. DORMAN 9022025 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from FOUR SEASONS and MOTORAD. A representative part number is FOUR SEASONS 84969.

Part numbers include DORMAN 9022025, GPD 8241351 and FOUR SEASONS 84969, among others listed above.

This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off. Read more

10 Water Pump parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 9 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, CARDONE, FVP and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO 252694.

The Economy section: 6 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, CARDONE, FVP and 2 other brands. CARDONE 58332 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from ACDELCO, GATES, DAYCO and 1 other brand. A representative part number is ACDELCO 252694.

This table covers the gaskets between the water pump and the block or housing. 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

4 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include APEX AWP3003, FEL-PRO 35351 and MAHLE / CLEVITE K30793, among others listed above.

This table covers the Water Pump Stud kits. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 902803.