1988 Eagle Premier 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

16 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 1988 Eagle Premier come from 4 brands — PEAK, PRESTONE, FVP and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL.

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, VALVOLINE, FVP and 1 other brand supply 7 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is VALVOLINE ZX001.

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

4 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 1988 Eagle Premier come from 3 brands — ACDELCO, DAYCO and GATES.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from ACDELCO, DAYCO and GATES. A representative part number is ACDELCO 20191S.

In the Universal Hose (Straight, Bulk) grade, ACDELCO supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Universal Hose (Straight, Bulk)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is ACDELCO 31009.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO 20191S, DAYCO 71356 and GATES 21533, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system. Read more

3 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 1988 Eagle Premier come from 3 brands — ACDELCO, GATES and MOTORAD.

Listed part numbers: 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

4 Radiator parts for the 1988 Eagle Premier come from 4 brands — ULTRA-POWER, AGILITY, FVP and 1 other brand.

The Economy section: 1 option from ULTRA-POWER. ULTRA-POWER 1199 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from AGILITY, FVP and OSC. A representative part number is AGILITY 8011199.

Part numbers include ULTRA-POWER 1199, AGILITY 8011199 and FVP RAD1199, 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

6 Radiator Cap parts for the 1988 Eagle Premier come from 3 brands — MOTORAD, GATES and SKP. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD ST18.

In the Locking Replacement grade, MOTORAD and GATES supply 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOTORAD ST18.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from SKP, MOTORAD and GATES. A representative part number is MOTORAD T18.

Part numbers include MOTORAD ST18, GATES 31535 and MOTORAD T18, among others listed above.

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

One part is listed for the 1988 Eagle Premier — DORMAN 61126.

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

This group shows a single part: VDO / CONTINENTAL PM3649.

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

2 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 1988 Eagle Premier, from CONTINENTAL and GATES.

Listed part numbers: CONTINENTAL 62087 and GATES 21725.

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

27 Thermostat parts are listed for the 1988 Eagle Premier, from CALORSTAT, MOTORAD, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 other brands. MOTORAD 7248192 carries the "Popular" badge. Grades run from Heavy Duty through Standard Replacement; Standard Replacement is the most populated section, led by CALORSTAT, MOTORAD, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 other brands.