1996 Geo Tracker 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

19 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 1996 Geo Tracker come from 7 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, FVP and 4 other brands. 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, PEAK, PRESTONE and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.

In the Heavy Duty grade, VALVOLINE and PRESTONE supply 2 parts: rated for severe service. A representative part number is VALVOLINE ZXG051.

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, BECK/ARNLEY, PRESTONE, ACDELCO and 3 other brands supply 8 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ACDELCO 105027.

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

3 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 1996 Geo Tracker come from 3 brands — ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL and GATES.

Part numbers include ACDELCO 14000S, CONTINENTAL 64421 and GATES 18010.

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

3 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts are listed for the 1996 Geo Tracker, from AJUSA, APEX and FEL-PRO.

Part numbers include AJUSA 16020200, APEX AWO2387 and FEL-PRO 36102.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Connector flanges. Read more

This group shows a single part: FOUR SEASONS 85217.

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

3 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 1996 Geo Tracker come from 2 brands — MOTORAD and GATES.

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

11 Radiator parts for the 1996 Geo Tracker come from 6 brands — GPD, FVP, SPECTRA PREMIUM and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP RAD1864.

The Economy section: 2 options from GPD. GPD 1864C is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from FVP, SPECTRA PREMIUM, AGILITY and 2 other brands. A representative part number is FVP RAD1864.

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 for the 1996 Geo Tracker come from 4 brands — MOTORAD, GATES, CSF and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is GATES 31412.

In the Locking Replacement grade, MOTORAD supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOTORAD ST37.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from GATES, CSF, MOTORAD and 1 other brand. A representative part number is GATES 31412.

This group includes GATES 31412, MOTORAD ST37 and CSF 4514 and the remaining parts above.

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

One part is listed for the 1996 Geo Tracker — DORMAN 490216.

This table covers the Radiator Fan clutches. Typical signs include slip at highway speed, chatter on takeoff, or a pedal that stays low. Resurface or replace the flywheel with the clutch — a heat-checked flywheel wastes the new disc. Read more

8 Radiator Fan Clutch parts for the 1996 Geo Tracker come from 8 brands — AISIN, US MOTOR WORKS, ACDELCO and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is AISIN FCS001.

Listed part numbers: AISIN FCS001, US MOTOR WORKS 22068 and ACDELCO 1540066, plus the other 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

12 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 1996 Geo Tracker, from CONTINENTAL, ACDELCO, GATES and 1 other brand. ACDELCO 20157S carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from CONTINENTAL. A representative part number is CONTINENTAL 52016.

The Standard Replacement section: 11 options from ACDELCO, GATES, DAYCO and 1 other brand. ACDELCO 20157S is listed in this group.

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

26 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 1996 Geo Tracker come from 17 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ACDELCO, SKP and 14 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SKTS198. Grades run from Economy through Standard Replacement; Standard Replacement is the most populated section, led by STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ACDELCO, BECK/ARNLEY and 7 other brands.

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

16 Thermostat parts are listed for the 1996 Geo Tracker, from MOTORAD, BECK/ARNLEY, GATES and 5 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 1430689 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Performance grade, MOTORAD supplies 2 parts: engineered beyond original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MOTORAD 2001160.

The Premium section: 1 option from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 7201180 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 13 options from BECK/ARNLEY, MOTORAD, GATES and 5 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 1430689 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

10 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 1996 Geo Tracker come from 6 brands — MOTORAD, APEX, FEL-PRO and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is GATES 33644.

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

3 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 1996 Geo Tracker, from DORMAN, GPD and MOTORAD.

Economy: 2 parts, from DORMAN and GPD. A representative part number is DORMAN 9022013.

The Standard Replacement section: 1 option from MOTORAD. MOTORAD CH3013 is listed in this group.

This group includes DORMAN 9022013, GPD 8241460 and MOTORAD CH3013.

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 are listed for the 1996 Geo Tracker, from BECK/ARNLEY, FVP, US MOTOR WORKS and 6 other brands. ACDELCO 252718 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 4 parts, from BECK/ARNLEY, FVP, US MOTOR WORKS and 1 other brand. A representative part number is BECK/ARNLEY 1312111.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from ACDELCO, AISIN, GATES and 2 other brands. ACDELCO 252718 is listed in this group.

This group includes ACDELCO 252718, BECK/ARNLEY 1312111 and FVP US5048 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 for the 1996 Geo Tracker come from 4 brands — APEX, BECK/ARNLEY, FEL-PRO and 1 other brand.

This group includes APEX AWP3070, BECK/ARNLEY 0394043 and FEL-PRO 35366 and the remaining parts above.