1972 Saab 96 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

This group shows a single part: 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 for the 1972 Saab 96 come from 2 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE and SEALED POWER.

Listed part numbers: 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

This group shows a single part: 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

This group shows a single part: ULTRA-POWER WS3393.

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

5 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1972 Saab 96, from NATIONAL, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and 1 other brand. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99166 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99166, BCA NS99166 and NATIONAL 99166 and the remaining 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 are listed for the 1972 Saab 96, from NATIONAL, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and 3 other brands. NATIONAL 3393 carries the "Popular" badge.

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

4 Cylinder Head Gasket parts for the 1972 Saab 96 come from AJUSA.

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

This table covers multi-piece gasket sets for a cylinder-head job. 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

This group shows a single part: AJUSA 52062000.

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 for the 1972 Saab 96 come from 2 brands — AJUSA and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN.

This group includes 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

This group shows a single part: 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

This group shows a single part: 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

12 Oil Filter parts are listed for the 1972 Saab 96, from VARIOUS MFR, WIX, MOTORCRAFT and 6 other brands. WIX 51348XP carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Economy grade, FRAM, FVP, PRO-TEC and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FRAM FE3614.

In the High Performance / Heavy Duty grade, WIX and MOBIL supply 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is WIX 51348XP.

The Standard Replacement section lists 6 options from MOTORCRAFT, WIX, ACDELCO and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. MOTORCRAFT FL910S is listed in this group.

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

One part is listed for the 1972 Saab 96 — 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

MELLING supplies both parts for the 1972 Saab 96.

In the High Volume / Pressure grade, MELLING supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "High Volume / Pressure" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MELLING M87HV.

The Standard Replacement section: 1 option from MELLING. MELLING M87 is listed in this group.

This group includes MELLING M87HV and MELLING M87.

This table covers the Oil Pump repair kits. Read more

This group shows a single part: MELLING K86B.

This table covers the Oil Pump shafts. Read more

One part is listed for the 1972 Saab 96 — MELLING IS87.

This table covers the rings that seal each piston to the cylinder wall. Read more

This group shows a single part: HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C6773.

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 are listed for the 1972 Saab 96, from 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

AJUSA supplies both parts for the 1972 Saab 96.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 57055400 and AJUSA 12001300.