1992 Buick Skylark 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 for the 1992 Buick Skylark come from 4 brands — PEAK, PRESTONE, FVP and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. Every part fits both the 2.3L L4 and the 3.3L V6.

In the Compatible With All Colors grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3055.

The Economy section lists 4 options from FVP, PRESTONE, PEAK and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.

In the Premium grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 4 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.

In the Standard Replacement grade, PEAK, FVP, PRESTONE and 1 other brand supply 8 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is FVP DEX5050GAL.

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

4 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 1992 Buick Skylark come from 4 brands — ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL, DAYCO and 1 other brand.

This group includes ACDELCO 14239S, CONTINENTAL 63043 and DAYCO 71624 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Coolant Level sensors. Typical signs include a warning lamp, a stored code, or a reading that drops out when the harness is wiggled. Inspect the connector and ground before replacing the sensor — wiring faults are often condemned as bad sensors. Read more

5 Coolant Level Sensor parts for the 1992 Buick Skylark come from 5 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, FAMOUS BRAND, GPD and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS FLS16. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS FLS16, FAMOUS BRAND SBA3711 and GPD 1712533, plus the other parts above.

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

2 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts are listed for the 1992 Buick Skylark, from AUTOTECNICA and MOTORAD. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1992 Skylark.

Listed part numbers: AUTOTECNICA GM0715997 and MOTORAD T39.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

US MOTOR WORKS supplies the 3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 1992 Buick Skylark. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1992 Skylark.

This group includes 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

4 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 1992 Buick Skylark come from 2 brands — GATES and MOTORAD. Every part fits both the 2.3L L4 and the 3.3L V6.

This group includes GATES 31379, GATES 31410 and MOTORAD 3132 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Hose clamps. Read more

3 Hose Clamp parts for the 1992 Buick Skylark come from GM GENUINE. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

In the Stainless Steel (Standard) grade, GM GENUINE supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Stainless Steel (Standard)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is GM GENUINE 12338017.

Standard Replacement: 1 part, from GM GENUINE. A representative part number is GM GENUINE 11570383.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

Part numbers include GM GENUINE 12338017, GM GENUINE 11570383 and GM GENUINE 11517127.

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

9 Radiator parts for the 1992 Buick Skylark come from 6 brands — LILAND GLOBAL, AGILITY, OSC and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is ULTRA-POWER 1343. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 6 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 2 options from ULTRA-POWER and GPD. ULTRA-POWER 1343 is listed in this group.

The Premium (All Aluminum Construction) section lists 2 options from LILAND GLOBAL — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. LILAND GLOBAL 1344AA is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from AGILITY, OSC and SPECTRA PREMIUM. A representative part number is SPECTRA PREMIUM CU1343.

Part numbers include ULTRA-POWER 1343, GPD 1344C and LILAND GLOBAL 1344AA, among others listed above.

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

3 Radiator Cap parts for the 1992 Buick Skylark come from 2 brands — ACDELCO and GATES. Every part fits both the 2.3L L4 and the 3.3L V6.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO RC74, ACDELCO RC87 and GATES 31405.

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

One part is listed for the 1992 Buick Skylark — DORMAN 490232.

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

One part is listed for the 1992 Buick Skylark — TECHPRO GM3115173.

This table covers the Radiator Fan blades. Typical signs include chatter, streaks, or a skip at the top of the stroke. Confirm left and right lengths in the notes — they are often different. Read more

One part is listed for the 1992 Buick Skylark — ACDELCO 158474.

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

6 Radiator Fan Motor parts for the 1992 Buick Skylark come from 4 brands — FOUR SEASONS, VDO / CONTINENTAL, GPD and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FOUR SEASONS 35656. Every part fits both the 2.3L L4 and the 3.3L V6.

Part numbers include FOUR SEASONS 35656, VDO / CONTINENTAL PM517 and FOUR SEASONS 35377, among others listed 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

16 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 1992 Buick Skylark, from DAYCO, GATES, CONTINENTAL and 1 other brand. GATES 25257 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 4 parts, from GATES, ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL and 1 other brand. A representative part number is GATES 25257.

The Standard Replacement section: 8 options from DAYCO, GATES, CONTINENTAL and 1 other brand. DAYCO 71588 is listed in this group.

4 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the Radiator Inlet / Outlet tanks. Read more

This group shows a single part: ACDELCO 52461111.

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

21 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 1992 Buick Skylark come from 15 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WELLS, NTK and 12 other brands. The "Popular" part is NTK EF0008. Every part fits both the 2.3L L4 and the 3.3L V6.

The Economy section: 7 options from NTK, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, GPD and 4 other brands. NTK EF0008 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 14 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WELLS, ACDELCO and 7 other brands. A representative part number is ACDELCO 1551107.

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

45 Thermostat parts are listed for the 1992 Buick Skylark, from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 1 other brand. MOTORAD 300180 carries the "Popular" badge. Economy, Heavy Duty, Performance, Premium and Standard Replacement are all represented, and Standard Replacement alone accounts for 22 parts.

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

21 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 1992 Buick Skylark come from 9 brands — FEL-PRO, MOTORAD, APEX and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35427. 1 part fits every engine; the other 20 are engine-specific.

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

7 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 1992 Buick Skylark, from GPD, FOUR SEASONS, MOTORAD and 1 other brand.

Economy: 3 parts, from GPD and DORMAN. A representative part number is DORMAN 9022049.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from FOUR SEASONS and MOTORAD. FOUR SEASONS 85011 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 9022049, GPD 8241374 and GPD 8241373, plus the other parts 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

16 Water Pump parts are listed for the 1992 Buick Skylark, from FVP, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, US MOTOR WORKS and 7 other brands. CARDONE 58371 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 9 parts, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, FVP, US MOTOR WORKS and 2 other brands. A representative part number is CARDONE 58371.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from GMB, ACDELCO, GM GENUINE and 3 other brands. ACDELCO 252694 is listed in this group.

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

9 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 1992 Buick Skylark come from 5 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, APEX, FEL-PRO and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is MAHLE / CLEVITE GS33188.

This group includes MAHLE / CLEVITE GS33188, APEX AWP3233 and APEX AWP3003 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Water Pump Stud kits. Read more

One part is listed for the 1992 Buick Skylark — DORMAN 902803.