1996 Buick Century Engine Parts

This table covers the camshafts that open the valves. Read more

3 Camshaft parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 3 brands — ENGINETECH, MELLING and SKP.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH ES134, MELLING MC1303 and SKP SKES134.

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

6 Camshaft Bearing parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 5 brands — ENGINETECH, DURA-BOND, ENGINE PRO and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DURA-BOND CH19.

Listed part numbers: DURA-BOND CH19, ENGINETECH CC401B and ENGINE PRO 151195, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Camshaft Dowel pins. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 24575061.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Camshaft 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

This group shows a single part: FEL-PRO 74123.

This table covers the Camshaft Retainer / Thrust plates. Typical signs include warpage, cracks, or a plate that no longer locates the assembly. Confirm which plate the notes describe — backing plates, clutch plates and strike plates are different parts. Read more

One part is listed for the 1996 Buick Century — GM GENUINE 12508079.

This table covers the Camshaft Shim washers. Read more

One part is listed for the 1996 Buick Century — MELLING MG221.

This table covers the connecting rods between each piston and the crankshaft. Read more

This group shows a single part: ENGINETECH ECR303.

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

14 Connecting Rod Bearing parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 4 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, SEALED POWER, ENGINETECH and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH BB620J.

The High Performance section lists 6 options from MAHLE / CLEVITE — engineered beyond original-equipment specification. MAHLE / CLEVITE CB745HXN is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, MAHLE / CLEVITE, SEALED POWER, ENGINETECH and 1 other brand supply 8 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ENGINETECH BB620J.

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

8 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 8 brands — APEX, ENGINETECH, AJUSA and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is APEX ACS3018.

Part numbers include APEX ACS3018, ENGINETECH C134CSC and AJUSA 54285900, among others listed above.

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

This group shows a single part: ENGINETECH 127400.

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

6 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from KING ENGINE BEARINGS, ENGINETECH, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. ENGINETECH BC415J carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH BC415J, MAHLE / CLEVITE MS1704A and KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB5557SI, plus the other parts above.

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

9 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from NATIONAL, TIMKEN, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and 3 other brands. NATIONAL 99176 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: NATIONAL 99176, TIMKEN KWK99176 and BCA NS99298, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Crankshaft Repair Sleeve tools. This is a service tool, not a wear part — match the application in the notes. Read more

2 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve Tool parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes FEL-PRO 16304 and VICTOR REINZ 711620500.

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

24 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from NATIONAL, TIMKEN, BCA and 9 other brands. FEL-PRO BS40464 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the cylinder heads that close the top of the block. Read more

5 Cylinder Head parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from CYLINDER HEAD EXPRESS, ENGINETECH and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS.

Part numbers include CYLINDER HEAD EXPRESS CI500B, CYLINDER HEAD EXPRESS GM2202N and ENGINETECH EHC134, among others listed above.

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

2 Cylinder Head Alignment Dowel Pin parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 2 brands — GM GENUINE and PIONEER.

This group includes GM GENUINE 14024244 and PIONEER PG651.

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

5 Cylinder Head Bolt parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 5 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, ENGINETECH and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO ES72172.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO ES72172, APEX AHB318 and ENGINETECH HB160, plus the other parts above.

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

9 Cylinder Head Gasket parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 7 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ, FEL-PRO and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 9469PT.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 9469PT, MAHLE / CLEVITE 5871G and AJUSA 10142500, plus the other 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

12 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 8 brands — FEL-PRO, ENGINETECH, VICTOR REINZ and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO HS9469PT2.

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

4 Cylinder Head Plug parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from DORMAN and GM GENUINE.

This group includes DORMAN 090092, DORMAN 565104 and GM GENUINE 93439312 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Cylinder Head Spacer shims. Read more

3 Cylinder Head Spacer Shim parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 3 brands — ENGINETECH, FEL-PRO and SBI.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH CHS1009, FEL-PRO 9469SP and SBI 2302021.

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

2 Cylinder Repair Sleeve parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from MELLING.

Part numbers include MELLING CSL109 and MELLING CSL209.

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

One part is listed for the 1996 Buick Century — KAT'S HEATERS 11435.

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

5 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 4 brands — ENGINETECH, AJUSA, APEX and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH C13455.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH C13455, AJUSA 50493900 and APEX AFS3038, among others listed above.

This table covers the Engine rebuild kits. Read more

4 Engine Rebuild Kit parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from ENGINETECH.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH RCC134B, ENGINETECH RCC134BP and ENGINETECH MKC134B, among others listed above.

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

5 Exhaust Valve parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from ENGINETECH, MAHLE / CLEVITE, MELLING and 2 other brands.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH V2885, MAHLE / CLEVITE 2114021 and MELLING V1737, among others listed 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

7 Expansion Plug parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 4 brands — ENGINETECH, MELLING, QUALCAST and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH PK64.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH PK64, MELLING MPC393V and DORMAN 555110, plus the other parts above.

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

3 Harmonic Balancer parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 3 brands — ATP, DORMAN and PIONEER.

Part numbers include ATP 102195, DORMAN 594450 and PIONEER DA7006.

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

6 Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from NATIONAL, FEL-PRO, BCA and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO 16202 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 16202, NATIONAL 88176 and BCA NS5000, among others listed above.

This table covers the Intake Manifold bolts. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 11571223.

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

7 Intake Manifold Gasket parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 7 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, APEX and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO MS95393.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO MS95393, MAHLE / CLEVITE MS15687 and APEX AMS3180, among others listed above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Intake Plenum. 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 Intake Plenum Gasket parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from FEL-PRO, AJUSA, APEX and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO MS95397 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO MS95397, AJUSA 01710200 and APEX AMS3182, plus the other parts 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

6 Intake Valve parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from SBI, MELLING, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. MELLING V1736 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include MELLING V1736, SBI 01736 and MAHLE / CLEVITE 2114020, among others listed above.

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

5 Motor Mount parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from PIONEER, ANCHOR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and 1 other brand. ANCHOR 2548 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include ANCHOR 2548, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A2548HY and PIONEER 602548, among others listed above.

This table covers the Motor Mount Bracket bolts. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 11588749.

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

39 Oil parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from VALVOLINE, MOBIL and LIQUI MOLY. LIQUI MOLY 20228 carries the "Popular" badge. Grades run from Conventional through Synthetic Blend; Full Synthetic is the most populated section, led by VALVOLINE, LIQUI MOLY and MOBIL.

This table covers the Oil Cooler Mounting kits. Read more

2 Oil Cooler Mounting Kit parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from HAYDEN.

Listed part numbers: HAYDEN 238 and HAYDEN 153.

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

9 Oil Drain Plug parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from DORMAN, NEEDA, GM GENUINE and 3 other brands. DORMAN 090034 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes DORMAN 090034, GM GENUINE 11562588 and AGS ODP00009 and the remaining parts above.

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

12 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 8 brands — DORMAN, VICTOR REINZ, ULTRA-POWER and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 097119.

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

3 Oil Filler Cap parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from CALORSTAT, MOTORAD and STANT.

Listed part numbers: CALORSTAT OC2314, MOTORAD MO124 and STANT 10122.

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

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 24100002.