1996 Geo Metro 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 1996 Geo Metro, from PRESTONE, PEAK, FVP and 3 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1996 Metro.

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 VALVOLINE — rated for severe service. VALVOLINE ZXG051 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 BECK/ARNLEY, PRESTONE, ACDELCO and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. ACDELCO 105027 is listed in this group.

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

3 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts are listed for the 1996 Geo Metro, from ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL and GATES.

This group includes ACDELCO 14242S, CONTINENTAL 63706 and GATES 28460.

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 1996 Geo Metro come from 2 brands — AJUSA and FEL-PRO. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes AJUSA 16020200 and FEL-PRO 36102.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 1996 Geo Metro come from US MOTOR WORKS. Every part fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 993cc L3.

Listed part numbers: US MOTOR WORKS 16749, US MOTOR WORKS 16779 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 1996 Geo Metro, from MOTORAD and GATES. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1996 Metro.

This group includes GATES 31409, MOTORAD 3124 and MOTORAD 3125.

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

7 Radiator parts are listed for the 1996 Geo Metro, from GPD, LILAND GLOBAL, SPECTRA PREMIUM and 4 other brands. LILAND GLOBAL 1732AA carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1996 Metro.

Economy: 1 part, from GPD. A representative part number is GPD 1732C.

In the Premium (All Aluminum Construction) grade, LILAND GLOBAL supplies 1 part: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is LILAND GLOBAL 1732AA.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from SPECTRA PREMIUM, AGILITY, FVP and 2 other brands. SPECTRA PREMIUM CU1732 is listed in this group.

This group includes LILAND GLOBAL 1732AA, GPD 1732C and SPECTRA PREMIUM CU1732 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

5 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 1996 Geo Metro, from MOTORAD, GATES, CSF and 1 other brand. GATES 31411 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1996 Metro.

The Locking Replacement section lists 1 option from MOTORAD — grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. MOTORAD ST36 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from GATES, CSF, MOTORAD and 1 other brand. GATES 31411 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include GATES 31411, MOTORAD ST36 and CSF 4514, among others listed above.

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

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 490216.

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 1996 Geo Metro come from 5 brands — DORMAN, GPD, TECHPRO and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 620707. Every part fits both the 1.3L L4 and the 993cc L3.

The Economy section: 3 options from DORMAN, GPD and TECHPRO. DORMAN 620707 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from AGILITY and FOUR SEASONS. A representative part number is AGILITY 6016148.

Part numbers include DORMAN 620707, GPD 2811296 and TECHPRO GM3115131, among others listed 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

4 Radiator Fan Motor parts are listed for the 1996 Geo Metro, from ACDELCO, FOUR SEASONS, GPD and 1 other brand. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1996 Metro.

Part numbers include ACDELCO 1580408, FOUR SEASONS 35407 and GPD 2311272, 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

24 Radiator Hose parts for the 1996 Geo Metro come from 4 brands — GATES, ACDELCO, DAYCO and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is DAYCO 70982.

The Economy section: 1 option from ACDELCO. ACDELCO 31602 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 15 parts, from GATES, DAYCO, ACDELCO and 1 other brand. A representative part number is DAYCO 70982.

8 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

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

10 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 1996 Geo Metro, from SKP, GPD, HOLSTEIN and 7 other brands. SKP SKTS10198 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1996 Metro.

Economy: 5 parts, from SKP, GPD, HOLSTEIN and 2 other brands. A representative part number is SKP SKTS10198.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ACDELCO, NTK and 2 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX40 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

17 Thermostat parts for the 1996 Geo Metro come from 5 brands — MOTORAD, GATES, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD 2003195.

Heavy Duty: 2 parts, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 5203180.

The Performance section lists 2 options from MOTORAD — engineered beyond original-equipment specification. MOTORAD 2003195 is listed in this group.

Premium: 3 parts, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 7203180.

Standard Replacement: 10 parts, from MOTORAD, GATES, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 other brands. A representative part number is GATES 33429.

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

10 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 1996 Geo Metro, from APEX, VICTOR REINZ, GATES and 5 other brands. GATES 33611 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

7 Water Pump parts for the 1996 Geo Metro come from 7 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BECK/ARNLEY, FVP and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WU5058.

The Economy section: 4 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BECK/ARNLEY, FVP and 1 other brand. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WU5058 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from AISIN, GATES and GMB. A representative part number is AISIN WPS007.

This group includes WJB / INMOTION PARTS WU5058, BECK/ARNLEY 1312147 and FVP US5058 and the remaining parts 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

4 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 1996 Geo Metro, from APEX, BECK/ARNLEY, FEL-PRO and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: APEX AWP3070, BECK/ARNLEY 0394043 and FEL-PRO 35366, plus the other parts above.