1990 Hyundai Excel 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 1990 Hyundai Excel come from 6 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 3 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 Premium grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 5 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.

In the Standard Replacement grade, VALVOLINE, BECK/ARNLEY, AISIN and 3 other brands supply 9 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

2 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 1990 Hyundai Excel come from 2 brands — ACDELCO and GATES.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO 14232S and GATES 21757.

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 are listed for the 1990 Hyundai Excel, from HYUNDAI and VICTOR REINZ.

Listed part numbers: HYUNDAI 2546221000 and VICTOR REINZ 151118601.

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

4 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 1990 Hyundai Excel come from 3 brands — MOTORAD, GATES and STANT.

This group includes GATES 31428, MOTORAD 3121 and MOTORAD 3122 and the remaining parts above.

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 for the 1990 Hyundai Excel come from 5 brands — ULTRA-POWER, TECHPRO, AGILITY and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is ULTRA-POWER 1188.

The Economy section: 4 options from ULTRA-POWER and TECHPRO. ULTRA-POWER 1188 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from AGILITY, FVP and OSC. A representative part number is AGILITY 8011081.

This group includes ULTRA-POWER 1188, TECHPRO HY3010121 and TECHPRO HY3010122 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

6 Radiator Cap parts for the 1990 Hyundai Excel come from 4 brands — GATES, MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD T13R.

In the Locking Replacement grade, CALORSTAT, GATES and MOTORAD supply 3 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is CALORSTAT RC0213.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from MOTORAD, SKP and GATES. A representative part number is MOTORAD T13R.

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD T13R, CALORSTAT RC0213 and GATES 31533, plus the other parts above.

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

One part is listed for the 1990 Hyundai Excel — DORMAN 490214.

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

5 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 1990 Hyundai Excel, from DORMAN, GPD, TECHPRO and 2 other brands. FOUR SEASONS 75500 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 3 parts, from DORMAN, GPD and TECHPRO. A representative part number is DORMAN 620777.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from FOUR SEASONS and VDO / CONTINENTAL. FOUR SEASONS 75500 is listed in this group.

This group includes FOUR SEASONS 75500, DORMAN 620777 and GPD 2812094 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

This group shows a single part: VDO / CONTINENTAL PM3352.

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

9 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 1990 Hyundai Excel, from DAYCO, GATES, ACDELCO and 1 other brand. DAYCO 70783 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 5 parts, from GATES, ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL and 1 other brand. A representative part number is ACDELCO 31615.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from DAYCO, GATES and ACDELCO. DAYCO 70783 is listed in this group.

This group includes DAYCO 70783, ACDELCO 31615 and CONTINENTAL 52021 and the remaining parts 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

16 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 1990 Hyundai Excel come from 11 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, SKP, FACET and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SKTS198.

The Economy section: 5 options from SKP, GPD, HOLSTEIN and 1 other brand. SKP SKTS198 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, FACET, WELLS and 3 other brands. A representative part number is BECK/ARNLEY 2011220.

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

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

18 Thermostat parts are listed for the 1990 Hyundai Excel, from MOTORAD, FACET, BECK/ARNLEY and 3 other brands. GATES 33488S carries the "Popular" badge.

The Heavy Duty section lists 2 options from GATES and MOTORAD — rated for severe service. GATES 33488S is listed in this group.

In the Performance grade, MOTORAD supplies 1 part: engineered beyond original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MOTORAD 2040180.

The Premium section: 2 options from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 7240180 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 13 options from FACET, MOTORAD, BECK/ARNLEY and 3 other brands. MOTORAD 240180 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

9 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 1990 Hyundai Excel come from 9 brands — FEL-PRO, GATES, APEX and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35336.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 35336, GATES 33644 and APEX AWO2029, plus the other parts above.

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

One part is listed for the 1990 Hyundai Excel — MOTORAD CH6087.

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

8 Water Pump parts are listed for the 1990 Hyundai Excel, from AIRTEX, US MOTOR WORKS, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and 5 other brands. AISIN WPM001 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 3 parts, from AIRTEX, US MOTOR WORKS and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. A representative part number is AIRTEX AW7115.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from AISIN, GMB, BOSCH and 1 other brand. AISIN WPM001 is listed in this group.

1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

This group includes AISIN WPM001, AIRTEX AW7115 and US MOTOR WORKS US7115 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

5 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 1990 Hyundai Excel come from 5 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands.

Part numbers include APEX AWP3042, FEL-PRO 35225 and MAHLE / CLEVITE K26379, among others listed above.

This table covers the Water Pump Seal O-rings. Typical signs include a seep at a fitting or a housing that weeps after a service. Lube the new O-ring with the fluid it will see, and do not roll it into the groove. Read more

3 Water Pump Seal / O-Ring parts are listed for the 1990 Hyundai Excel, from APEX, BECK/ARNLEY and FEL-PRO.

Part numbers include APEX AWP3203, BECK/ARNLEY 0394003 and FEL-PRO ES72872.