1997 Buick Riviera 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

15 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 1997 Buick Riviera come from 6 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, FVP and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. Every part fits both the 3.8L V6 and the 3.8L V6 Supercharged.

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, PEAK, PRESTONE 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, PRESTONE, VALVOLINE, ACDELCO and 2 other brands supply 6 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is VALVOLINE ZXEL1.

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

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 24503423.

This table covers the seals at the Coolant Hose / Pipe. 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

4 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts are listed for the 1997 Buick Riviera, from GM GENUINE, FEL-PRO and MAHLE / CLEVITE. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 36021, GM GENUINE 1534066 and GM GENUINE 24501563, among others listed above.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Connector flanges. Read more

This group shows a single part: FOUR SEASONS 86500.

This table covers the Coolant Hose retainers and clips. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 961364.

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

4 Coolant Level Sensor parts for the 1997 Buick Riviera come from 4 brands — FAMOUS BRAND, GPD, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. Every part fits both the 3.8L V6 and the 3.8L V6 Supercharged.

Listed part numbers: FAMOUS BRAND SBA3759, GPD 1712533 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS FLS17, 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

One part is listed for the 1997 Buick Riviera — DORMAN 54217.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

US MOTOR WORKS supplies both parts for the 1997 Buick Riviera. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1997 Riviera.

This group includes 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 for the 1997 Buick Riviera come from 3 brands — ACDELCO, GATES and MOTORAD. Every part fits both the 3.8L V6 and the 3.8L V6 Supercharged.

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

5 Radiator parts for the 1997 Buick Riviera come from 5 brands — GPD, TECHPRO, AGILITY and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is AGILITY 8012536. Every part fits both the 3.8L V6 and the 3.8L V6 Supercharged.

The Economy section: 2 options from GPD and TECHPRO. GPD 1777C is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from AGILITY, FVP and OSC. A representative part number is AGILITY 8012536.

This group includes AGILITY 8012536, GPD 1777C and TECHPRO GM3010135 and the remaining parts 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

9 Radiator Cap parts for the 1997 Buick Riviera come from 5 brands — CALORSTAT, GATES, MOTORAD and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO RC27. Every part fits both the 3.8L V6 and the 3.8L V6 Supercharged.

In the Locking Replacement grade, CALORSTAT, GATES and MOTORAD supply 4 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is CALORSTAT RC0214.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from ACDELCO, GATES, CALORSTAT and 2 other brands. A representative part number is ACDELCO RC27.

Part numbers include ACDELCO RC27, CALORSTAT RC0214 and CALORSTAT RC0217, among others listed above.

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

2 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 1997 Buick Riviera, from TECHPRO and UAC. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1997 Riviera.

Economy: 1 part, from TECHPRO. A representative part number is TECHPRO GM3115149.

The Standard Replacement section: 1 option from UAC. UAC FA50310C is listed in this group.

This group includes TECHPRO GM3115149 and UAC FA50310C.

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

8 Radiator Fan Motor parts for the 1997 Buick Riviera come from 5 brands — FOUR SEASONS, GPD, VDO / CONTINENTAL and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FOUR SEASONS 35656. Every part fits both the 3.8L V6 and the 3.8L V6 Supercharged.

This group includes FOUR SEASONS 35656, FOUR SEASONS 35380 and ACDELCO 1580033 and the remaining 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

8 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 1997 Buick Riviera, from DAYCO, GATES, ACDELCO and 1 other brand. DAYCO 71852 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1997 Riviera.

Part numbers include DAYCO 71852, GATES 21361 and ACDELCO 24142L, among others listed above.

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

15 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 1997 Buick Riviera come from 12 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS, FOUR SEASONS and 9 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO 1551107. 12 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 3 options from HOLSTEIN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS. HOLSTEIN 2CTS0002 is listed in this group.

The Full Service Kit section lists 1 option from WALKER PRODUCTS — grouped under the catalog's "Full Service Kit" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. WALKER PRODUCTS 21191039 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 11 parts, from FOUR SEASONS, ACDELCO, GM GENUINE 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

12 Thermostat parts are listed for the 1997 Buick Riviera, from MOTORAD, GATES, GM GENUINE and 2 other brands. MOTORAD 5239192 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1997 Riviera.

The Heavy Duty section lists 2 options from MOTORAD — rated for severe service. MOTORAD 5239192 is listed in this group.

The Premium section: 3 options from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 7239192 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from MOTORAD, GATES, GM GENUINE and 2 other brands. GATES 33429 is listed in this group.

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

15 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 1997 Buick Riviera come from 7 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ, FEL-PRO and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35666. 12 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

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

4 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 1997 Buick Riviera, from DORMAN, GPD, FOUR SEASONS and 1 other brand. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1997 Riviera.

Economy: 2 parts, from DORMAN and GPD. A representative part number is DORMAN 9022001.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from FOUR SEASONS and MOTORAD. FOUR SEASONS 85167 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 9022001, GPD 8241409 and FOUR SEASONS 85167, 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

11 Water Pump parts are listed for the 1997 Buick Riviera, from DAYCO, US MOTOR WORKS, FVP and 7 other brands. US MOTOR WORKS US5075 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1997 Riviera.

Economy: 4 parts, from US MOTOR WORKS, FVP, SKP and 1 other brand. A representative part number is US MOTOR WORKS US5075.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from DAYCO, ACDELCO, GMB and 3 other brands. ACDELCO 252693 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 1997 Buick Riviera come from 5 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35351. Every part fits both the 3.8L V6 and the 3.8L V6 Supercharged.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 35351, FEL-PRO 35804 and APEX AWP3003, plus the other parts above.