2002 Buick Rendezvous 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 2002 Buick Rendezvous, from PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 3 other brands. 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, PEAK, PRESTONE and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP MV5050GAL.

The Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — rated for severe service. PRESTONE AFC12100 is listed in this group.

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 7 options from VALVOLINE, PRESTONE, ACDELCO and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. ACDELCO 105027 is listed in this group.

This table covers the bleeders used to purge air from the coolant circuit. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 902112.

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

6 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts are listed for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous, from GM GENUINE, ACDELCO, GATES and 2 other brands. ACDELCO 14156S carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include ACDELCO 14156S, GATES 19026 and CONTINENTAL 63121, among others listed above.

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

2 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous come from 2 brands — APEX and FEL-PRO.

Listed part numbers: APEX ADM1403 and FEL-PRO 70799.

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

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 54217.

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

DORMAN supplies both parts for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 700579 and DORMAN 961359.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous come from US MOTOR WORKS.

Part numbers include 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 2002 Buick Rendezvous, 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

14 Radiator parts are listed for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous, from TYC, FVP, OSC and 8 other brands. CSF 3448 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from FAMOUS BRAND. A representative part number is FAMOUS BRAND 432351.

The Standard Replacement section: 13 options from TYC, FVP, OSC and 7 other brands. CSF 3448 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

10 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous, from CALORSTAT, GATES, MOTORAD and 3 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: 6 options from ACDELCO, GATES, CSF and 2 other brands. ACDELCO RC27 is listed in this group.

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

5 Radiator Fan Assembly parts for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous come from 3 brands — GPD, TYC and FOUR SEASONS. The "Popular" part is FOUR SEASONS 75365.

The Economy section: 2 options from GPD. GPD 2811535 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from TYC and FOUR SEASONS. A representative part number is FOUR SEASONS 75365.

This group includes FOUR SEASONS 75365, GPD 2811535 and GPD 2811536 and the remaining parts above.

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

7 Radiator Fan Motor parts are listed for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous, from FOUR SEASONS, ACDELCO and VDO / CONTINENTAL. FOUR SEASONS 35389 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include FOUR SEASONS 35389, FOUR SEASONS 35377 and ACDELCO 10427837, 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

8 Radiator Hose parts for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous come from 4 brands — DAYCO, ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is DAYCO 71950.

This group includes DAYCO 71950, DAYCO 71949 and ACDELCO 26351X and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Radiator Upper Air Baffle retainers and clips. Read more

2 Radiator Upper Air Baffle Retainer / Clip parts for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous come from DORMAN.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 700614 and DORMAN 963230D.

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

22 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, NTK, WALKER PRODUCTS and 14 other brands. NTK EF0008 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 8 parts, from NTK, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, GPD and 5 other brands. A representative part number is NTK EF0008.

In the Full Service Kit grade, WALKER PRODUCTS supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Full Service Kit" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is WALKER PRODUCTS 21191012.

The Standard Replacement section: 13 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

21 Thermostat parts for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous come from 6 brands — MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GM GENUINE and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is GATES 33329.

Heavy Duty: 2 parts, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 5267195.

The Performance section lists 2 options from MOTORAD — engineered beyond original-equipment specification. MOTORAD 2067180 is listed in this group.

Premium: 3 parts, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 7267195.

Standard Replacement: 14 parts, from CALORSTAT, MOTORAD, GM GENUINE and 3 other brands. A representative part number is GATES 33329.

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

6 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous, from FEL-PRO, GATES, APEX and 3 other brands. FEL-PRO 35614 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes FEL-PRO 35614, GATES 33611 and APEX AWO2041 and the remaining parts above.

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

5 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous come from 5 brands — DORMAN, FAMOUS BRAND, GPD and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD CH5166.

The Economy section: 3 options from DORMAN, FAMOUS BRAND and GPD. DORMAN 9022004 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from MOTORAD and FOUR SEASONS. A representative part number is MOTORAD CH5166.

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD CH5166, DORMAN 9022004 and FAMOUS BRAND 85166, 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

9 Water Pump parts for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous come from 9 brands — FVP, SKP, US MOTOR WORKS and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO 252721.

The Economy section: 4 options from FVP, SKP, US MOTOR WORKS and 1 other brand. FVP US5033 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from ACDELCO, GATES, DAYCO and 2 other brands. A representative part number is ACDELCO 252721.

Part numbers include ACDELCO 252721, FVP US5033 and SKP SK1301480, among others listed above.

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

5 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous, from FEL-PRO, APEX, GM GENUINE and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO 35403 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 35403, APEX AWP3010 and GM GENUINE 2512018, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Water Pump pulleys. Typical signs include a growl or chirp that follows engine speed, or a pulley that will not spin freely by hand. Spin each pulley with the belt off. Roughness or play means replace it with the belt. Read more

One part is listed for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous — DORMAN 300933.

This table covers the Water Pump Stud kits. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 902806.