1971 Saab Sonett Engine Parts

This table covers the Camshaft bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

One part is listed for the 1971 Saab Sonett — DURA-BOND F42.

This table covers the bearings in the connecting-rod big ends. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

3 Connecting Rod Bearing parts are listed for the 1971 Saab Sonett, from MAHLE / CLEVITE and SEALED POWER.

Part numbers include MAHLE / CLEVITE CB723A, MAHLE / CLEVITE CB1795A and SEALED POWER 3055CP.

This table covers lower / conversion gasket sets for oil-pan and related joints. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

One part is listed for the 1971 Saab Sonett — AJUSA 54035100.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Crankshaft Main Bearing. 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

One part is listed for the 1971 Saab Sonett — ULTRA-POWER WS3393.

This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface. Read more

5 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts for the 1971 Saab Sonett come from 4 brands — NATIONAL, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99166.

Listed part numbers: WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99166, BCA NS99166 and NATIONAL 99166, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. 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 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 1971 Saab Sonett come from 6 brands — NATIONAL, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is NATIONAL 3393.

This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block to the cylinder head. 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

AJUSA supplies the 4 Cylinder Head Gasket parts for the 1971 Saab Sonett.

This group includes AJUSA 10036500, AJUSA 10036600 and AJUSA 52298500 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers full gasket kits covering the joints opened in an engine rebuild. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

2 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1971 Saab Sonett, from AJUSA and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN.

Part numbers include AJUSA 50069900 and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 21344279.

This table covers the gaskets between the intake manifold and the cylinder head. 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

One part is listed for the 1971 Saab Sonett — AJUSA 13069400.

This table covers the crush washers and gaskets under the oil drain plug. 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

One part is listed for the 1971 Saab Sonett — AJUSA 29000500.

This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive. Read more

11 Oil Filter parts for the 1971 Saab Sonett come from 8 brands — VARIOUS MFR, WIX, MOTORCRAFT and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is WIX 51348XP.

The Economy section lists 4 options from FRAM, FVP, PRO-TEC and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FRAM FE3614 is listed in this group.

The High Performance / Heavy Duty section lists 2 options from WIX and MOBIL — grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. WIX 51348XP is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, MOTORCRAFT, WIX, ACDELCO and 1 other brand supply 5 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MOTORCRAFT FL910S.

This table covers the gaskets between the oil pan and the block. 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

This group shows a single part: AJUSA 59007600.

This table covers the Oil pumps. Typical signs include noise from the pump, no pressure, or fluid that never arrives at the outlet. Prime or fill the pump as the notes require. A dry start is a common way to kill a new unit. Read more

2 Oil Pump parts for the 1971 Saab Sonett come from MELLING.

The High Volume / Pressure section lists 1 option from MELLING — grouped under the catalog's "High Volume / Pressure" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. MELLING M87HV is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 1 part, from MELLING. A representative part number is MELLING M87.

Listed part numbers: MELLING M87HV and MELLING M87.

This table covers the Oil Pump repair kits. Read more

One part is listed for the 1971 Saab Sonett — MELLING K86B.

This table covers the Oil Pump shafts. Read more

This group shows a single part: MELLING IS87.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the valve cover to the cylinder head. 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

2 Valve Cover Gasket parts for the 1971 Saab Sonett come from 2 brands — AJUSA and BECK/ARNLEY.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 11017400 and BECK/ARNLEY 0360701.

This table covers the seals on each valve stem that control oil into the guides. 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 Valve Stem Seal parts for the 1971 Saab Sonett come from AJUSA.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 57055400 and AJUSA 12001300.