1990 Buick Electra Engine Parts

This table covers the Balance Shaft sprockets. Read more

7 Balance Shaft Sprocket parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 4 brands — INA, CLOYES, S.A. GEAR and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is INA ZS2551.

Listed part numbers: INA ZS2551, CLOYES 2551 and CLOYES 2552, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Camshaft bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

7 Camshaft Bearing parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 3 brands — DURA-BOND, ENGINETECH and SEALED POWER. The "Popular" part is DURA-BOND B13.

This group includes DURA-BOND B13, DURA-BOND B13R and DURA-BOND BP13 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Camshaft Thrust buttons. Read more

5 Camshaft Thrust Button parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 3 brands — PIONEER, CLOYES and MELLING. The "Popular" part is PIONEER 839008.

Part numbers include PIONEER 839008, CLOYES 95190 and MELLING CB300, among others listed above.

This table covers the bearings in the connecting-rod big ends. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

11 Connecting Rod Bearing parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 5 brands — KING ENGINE BEARINGS, SEALED POWER, ENGINETECH and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH BB624J.

The High Performance section lists 2 options from KING ENGINE BEARINGS — engineered beyond original-equipment specification. KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR6664XP is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, SEALED POWER, ENGINETECH, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands supply 9 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ENGINETECH BB624J.

This table covers lower / conversion gasket sets for oil-pan and related joints. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

3 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 3 brands — APEX, ELRING and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Listed part numbers: APEX ACS3053, ELRING 696820 and MAHLE / CLEVITE CS5748.

This table covers the crankshafts that turn piston motion into rotation. Read more

This group shows a single part: ENGINETECH 103500.

This table covers the main bearings that support the crankshaft in the block. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

7 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from SEALED POWER, ENGINETECH, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. MAHLE / CLEVITE MS960P carries the "Popular" badge.

High Performance: 1 part, from SEALED POWER. A representative part number is SEALED POWER 107M.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from ENGINETECH, MAHLE / CLEVITE, SEALED POWER and 2 other brands. MAHLE / CLEVITE MS960P is listed in this group.

This group includes MAHLE / CLEVITE MS960P, SEALED POWER 107M and SEALED POWER 7144MA and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface. Read more

3 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from SCHAEFFLER, TIMKEN and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.

This group includes SCHAEFFLER SR3509, TIMKEN KWK99193 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99193.

This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. 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

12 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from ENGINETECH, MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO and 7 other brands. ENGINETECH S1389 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the Cylinder Head Alignment Dowel pins. Read more

3 Cylinder Head Alignment Dowel Pin parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from PIONEER.

Part numbers include PIONEER S1110, PIONEER PG225 and PIONEER PG651.

This table covers the bolts that clamp the cylinder head to the block. Read more

6 Cylinder Head Bolt parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 4 brands — PIONEER, APEX, GM GENUINE and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is APEX AHB353.

Part numbers include APEX AHB353, GM GENUINE 88891770 and MAHLE / CLEVITE GS33233, among others listed above.

This table covers the Cylinder Head Bolt washers. Read more

This group shows a single part: PIONEER S1018.

This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block to the cylinder head. 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

5 Cylinder Head Gasket parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 4 brands — ELRING, FEL-PRO, APEX and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 9556PT.

This group includes FEL-PRO 9556PT, APEX AHG357 and ELRING 697880 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers multi-piece gasket sets for a cylinder-head job. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

4 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 3 brands — ENGINETECH, APEX and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes APEX AHS3057, ENGINETECH B38HSG and ENGINETECH B38HSGWB and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Cylinder Head plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes. Read more

DORMAN supplies the 3 Cylinder Head Plug parts for the 1990 Buick Electra.

This group includes DORMAN 565019, DORMAN 570006 and DORMAN 116203.

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Cylinder seal surface. Read more

4 Cylinder Repair Sleeve parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 2 brands — MELLING and ENGINETECH.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH ESL1101, MELLING CSL138 and MELLING CSL138X, among others listed above.

This table covers the block heaters that warm the coolant or oil in cold weather. Read more

2 Engine Block Heater parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from KAT'S HEATERS and TEMRO.

This group includes KAT'S HEATERS 11416 and TEMRO 3100041.

This table covers full gasket kits covering the joints opened in an engine rebuild. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

2 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from ENGINETECH.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH B38A58 and ENGINETECH B38C81.

This table covers the Engine rebuild kits. Read more

2 Engine Rebuild Kit parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from ENGINETECH.

This group includes ENGINETECH RCB3800BP and ENGINETECH RCB3800P.

This table covers the exhaust valves that let combustion gas out of the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

4 Exhaust Valve parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from ENGINETECH, QUALCAST, SBI and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH V2317, QUALCAST 101710 and SBI 01710, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Expansion plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes. Read more

13 Expansion Plug parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 4 brands — DORMAN, PIONEER, ENGINETECH and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 555077.

This table covers the crankshaft pulleys / harmonic balancers at the front of the engine. Read more

6 Harmonic Balancer parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 5 brands — PIONEER, DAYCO, DORMAN and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DAYCO PB1074N.

This group includes DAYCO PB1074N, DORMAN 594001 and ATP 102068 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Harmonic Balancer seal surface. Read more

One part is listed for the 1990 Buick Electra — PIONEER HB4121.

This table covers the gaskets between the intake manifold and the cylinder head. 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 Intake Manifold Gasket parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 4 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include APEX AMS3550, FEL-PRO MS94066 and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15624, among others listed above.

This table covers the intake valves that let air (and fuel, on port-injected engines) into the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

3 Intake Valve parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from ENGINETECH, QUALCAST and SBI.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH V2274, QUALCAST 101711 and SBI 01711.

This table covers the mounts that hold the engine to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

7 Motor Mount parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from ANCHOR, WESTAR, FAMOUS BRAND and 2 other brands. FAMOUS BRAND 313527HY carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Economy grade, FAMOUS BRAND supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FAMOUS BRAND 313527HY.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from ANCHOR, WESTAR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and 1 other brand. ANCHOR 2552 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: FAMOUS BRAND 313527HY, ANCHOR 2552 and ANCHOR 2630, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the engine oils listed by grade and specification for this engine. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking after a long interval, or oil that has gone thin and black well before the next service. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes (and on the filler cap). The tables group grades — they are not interchangeable. Read more

20 Oil parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from MOBIL, VALVOLINE and IDEMITSU. MOBIL 125195 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Full Synthetic grade, MOBIL and VALVOLINE supply 7 parts: full-synthetic oils. A representative part number is MOBIL 125195.

The High Mileage (>75,000 Miles) section lists 8 options from VALVOLINE and MOBIL — oils grouped for high-mileage engines. VALVOLINE VV1556 is listed in this group.

In the Racing grade, IDEMITSU supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Racing" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is IDEMITSU 30018100750.

In the Synthetic Blend grade, MOBIL and VALVOLINE supply 4 parts: synthetic-blend oils. A representative part number is MOBIL 124406.

This table covers the Oil Cooler Mounting kits. Read more

2 Oil Cooler Mounting Kit parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from HAYDEN.

This group includes HAYDEN 238 and HAYDEN 153.

This table covers the seals at the Oil Dipstick / Tube. 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

This group shows a single part: ELRING 584210.

This table covers the drain plugs in the oil pan. Read more

11 Oil Drain Plug parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from DORMAN, AGS, ELRING and 1 other brand. AGS ODP00016 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the crush washers and gaskets under the oil drain plug. 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

10 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 7 brands — DORMAN, ULTRA-POWER, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is MAHLE / CLEVITE 2051.

This table covers the caps on the oil filler neck. Read more

2 Oil Filler Cap parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from GATES and MOTORAD.

This group includes GATES 31103 and MOTORAD MO99.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Oil Filler Cap. 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 Oil Filler Cap Gasket parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 2 brands — ELRING and GM GENUINE.

Listed part numbers: ELRING 592250, ELRING 823620 and GM GENUINE 24100002.

This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive. Read more

20 Oil Filter parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from BOSCH, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, FRAM and 10 other brands. BOSCH 72132WS carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 6 parts, from BOSCH, CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, FRAM and 3 other brands. A representative part number is BOSCH 72132WS.

In the High Performance / Heavy Duty grade, ACDELCO, FRAM, MOBIL and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is ACDELCO UPF47R.

The Standard Replacement section: 10 options from HENGST, ACDELCO, WIX and 6 other brands. ACDELCO PF47E is listed in this group.

This table covers the Oil Filter Adapter Gasket O-rings. Typical signs include a seep at a fitting or a housing that weeps after a service. Lube the new O-ring with the fluid it will see, and do not roll it into the groove. Read more

2 Oil Filter Adapter Gasket / O-Ring parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 2 brands — GM GENUINE and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Part numbers include GM GENUINE 25534742 and MAHLE / CLEVITE B31639.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Oil Filter. 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 Oil Filter Gasket parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 3 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: APEX AOM6003, FEL-PRO 70644 and VICTOR REINZ 711350600.

This table covers the oil pans that hold the engine's oil sump. Read more

4 Oil Pan parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 4 brands — ATP, DORMAN, PIONEER and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include ATP 103265, DORMAN 264141 and PIONEER 501112, among others listed above.

This table covers the Oil Pan bolts. Read more

One part is listed for the 1990 Buick Electra — PIONEER 854006.

This table covers the gaskets between the oil pan and the block. 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

6 Oil Pan Gasket parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from FEL-PRO, APEX, ELRING and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO OS30522T carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO OS30522T, FEL-PRO OS30522R and APEX AOP353, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Oil Pump repair kits. Read more

2 Oil Pump Repair Kit parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 2 brands — ENGINETECH and MELLING.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH EK135 and MELLING K135.

This table covers the pistons that travel in each cylinder. Typical signs include knock, blow-by, or a cylinder that will not hold compression. Piston work is a short-block job. Match bore, pin and ring pack in the notes — not the photo. Read more

5 Piston parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 3 brands — SEALED POWER, ENGINETECH and MAHLE / CLEVITE. The "Popular" part is SEALED POWER 450NP.

In the Premium grade, MAHLE / CLEVITE supplies 1 part: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is MAHLE / CLEVITE 2241949.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from SEALED POWER and ENGINETECH. A representative part number is SEALED POWER 450NP.

This group includes SEALED POWER 450NP, MAHLE / CLEVITE 2241949 and ENGINETECH P1581 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the rings that seal each piston to the cylinder wall. Read more

11 Piston Ring parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 4 brands — HASTINGS MANUFACTURING, SEALED POWER, ENGINETECH and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH M96136.

Premium: 6 parts, from HASTINGS MANUFACTURING, ENGINETECH, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. A representative part number is ENGINETECH M96136.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from HASTINGS MANUFACTURING and SEALED POWER. A representative part number is HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 5474.

This table covers the pushrods that transfer lifter motion to the rocker arms. Read more

3 Push Rod parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 3 brands — ENGINETECH, MELLING and SBI.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH EPR384, MELLING MPR384 and SBI 1921491.

This table covers the Re-Ring kits. Read more

ENGINETECH supplies both parts for the 1990 Buick Electra.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH RMB3800P and ENGINETECH RMB3800BP.

This table covers the pivots each rocker arm sits on. Read more

One part is listed for the 1990 Buick Electra — SEALED POWER MR1886.

This table covers the Timing Cam sprockets. Read more

4 Timing Cam Sprocket parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from CLOYES, FVP, INA and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: CLOYES S718T and INA ZSS718T, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the timing chains that keep the cams in time with the crank. Read more

4 Timing Chain parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 4 brands — CLOYES, FVP, INA and 1 other brand.

This group includes CLOYES C375 and INA ZCC375 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers kits that group a timing chain with the related tensioners and guides. Read more

5 Timing Chain & Component Kit parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from S.A. GEAR, SEALED POWER, CLOYES and 2 other brands. CLOYES C3070 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from S.A. GEAR and SEALED POWER. A representative part number is S.A. GEAR 73085.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from CLOYES, ENGINETECH and INA. CLOYES C3070 is listed in this group.