1973 Saab 96 Engine Parts

Engine:
1.7L V4

The 1973 Saab 96 has 55 engine parts with verified fitment on this page — 20 part types and 26 brands, covering the 1.7L V4 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.

The engine on the 1973 Saab 96 covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components. The largest groups are Oil Filter (13 parts), Crankshaft Seal (10 parts) and Crankshaft Repair Sleeve (5 parts). The other 17 part types cover the remaining 27 parts.

Camshaft Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DURA-BOND F42
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Standard
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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.

Connecting Rod Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MAHLE / CLEVITE CB723A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
A Series (Aluminum)Pair
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MAHLE / CLEVITE CB1795A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
A Series (Aluminum)Pair
Fitment notes — MAHLE / CLEVITE CB1795A
A Series (Aluminum)Pair
Fits:
OE ReplacementSeries.010 IN UndersizeConnecting Rods with Housing Bore Resized .002 IN Larger Than Stockor OE ReplacementSeries.020 IN UndersizeConnecting Rods with Housing Bore Resized .002 IN Larger Than Stockor OE ReplacementSeries.030 IN UndersizeConnecting Rods with Housing Bore Resized .002 IN Larger Than Stock
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SEALED POWER 3055CP
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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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.

Conversion / Lower Gasket Set

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AJUSA 54035100
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits or OHV
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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.

Crankshaft Main Bearing Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ULTRA-POWER WS3393
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear Main SealVITON TYPE
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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.

Crankshaft Repair Sleeve

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular WS99166
🇺🇸 US
Shaft Diameter Minimum (In): 1.647 In
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99166
Shaft Diameter Minimum (In): 1.647 In
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BCA NS99166
🇺🇸 US
Front
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NATIONAL 99166
🇺🇸 US
Front
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NATIONAL 99237
🇺🇸 US
Rear
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TIMKEN KWK99237
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Kwik-Sleeve
Fitment notes — TIMKEN KWK99237
Kwik-Sleeve
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This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface.

Crankshaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NATIONAL Popular 3393
🇺🇸 US
RearViton Type
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular WS3393
🇺🇸 US
RearViton Type
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AJUSA 15029800
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits RearCounter Clockwise
Fitment notes — AJUSA 15029800
Fits:
RearCounter Clockwise
or:
RearOHVCounter Clockwise
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BCA NS473560N
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front
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BCA NS3393
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RearViton Type
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NATIONAL 473560N
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front
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SCHAEFFLER SS3211
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear10.16 mm Width
Fitment notes — SCHAEFFLER SS3211
Rear10.16 mm Width76.2 mm Outside Diameter
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TIMKEN 2012V
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front
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TIMKEN 3393
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS473560N
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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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.

Cylinder Head Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AJUSA 10036500
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits Right92.5 Bore Diameter
Fitment notes — AJUSA 10036500
Fits:
Right92.5 Bore Diameter
or:
RightOHV92.5 Bore Diameter
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AJUSA 10036600
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits Left92.5 Bore Diameter
Fitment notes — AJUSA 10036600
Fits:
Left92.5 Bore Diameter
or:
LeftOHV92.5 Bore Diameter
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AJUSA 52298500
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits Right
Fitment notes — AJUSA 52298500
Fits:
Right
or:
RightOHV
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AJUSA 52298600
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits Left
Fitment notes — AJUSA 52298600
Fits:
Left
or:
LeftOHV
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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.

Cylinder Head Gasket Set

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AJUSA 52062000
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Complete Set
Fitment notes — AJUSA 52062000
Complete Set
Fits:
or OHV
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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.

Engine Kit Gasket Set

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AJUSA 50069900
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits or OHV
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PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 21344279
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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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.

Intake Manifold Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AJUSA 13069400
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits or OHV
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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.

Oil Drain Plug Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AJUSA 29000500
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits or OHV
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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.

Oil Filler Cap

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOTORAD MO100
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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SKP SKMO100
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the caps on the oil filler neck.

Oil Filter

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FAMOUS BRAND 85184
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
CARTRIDGE STYLE, . 1BBL
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FRAM FE3614
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Spin-OnTough Guard or Synthetic Endurance
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FVP R1348
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Spin-On Filter
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PRO-TEC PXL51348
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Spin-On Filter
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VARIOUS MFR PG241
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Spin-On
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High Performance / Heavy Duty

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WIX Popular 51348XP
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
XP Extreme DutyBest for Synthetic Motor Oils
Fitment notes — WIX 51348XP
XP Extreme DutyBest for Synthetic Motor OilsSpin-On Filter
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MOBIL M1102A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Extended Performance
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOTORCRAFT Popular FL910S
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
OE Design3/4" Thread
Fitment notes — MOTORCRAFT FL910S
OE Design3/4" Thread
Spin-on filter
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WIX Popular 51348
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Bypass Relief Valve Setting: 8-11 PSISpin-On Filter
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ACDELCO PF53
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Gold / Professional or Gold / Professional DurapackSpin-On
Fitment notes — ACDELCO PF53
Gold / Professional or Gold / Professional DurapackSpin-On
1BBL
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HASTINGS / BALDWIN LF196
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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MOTORCRAFT FL2114
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Retail Spec
Fitment notes — MOTORCRAFT FL2114
Retail Spec
Spin-on filter
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VARIOUS MFR PG241EX
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Extended LifeSpin-On
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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.

Oil Pan Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AJUSA 59007600
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits or OHV
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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.

Oil Pump

High Volume / Pressure

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MELLING M87HV
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
High Volume
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MELLING M87
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
After Engine Serial Number 5000435
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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.

Oil Pump Repair Kit

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MELLING K86B
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Use To Repair M-87 Oil Pump
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This table covers the Oil Pump repair kits.

Oil Pump Shaft

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MELLING IS87
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
After Engine Serial Number 5000435
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This table covers the Oil Pump shafts.

Piston Ring

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C6773
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Chrome Top RingFull Set
Fitment notes — HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C6773
Chrome Top RingFull SetFor 2 Ring Piston
Chrome Piston RingsBLUE/BLACK (Size: 0.040" Oversize)
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This table covers the rings that seal each piston to the cylinder wall.

Valve Cover Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AJUSA 11017400
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits or OHV
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BECK/ARNLEY 0360701
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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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.

Valve Stem Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AJUSA 57055400
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits or OHV
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AJUSA 12001300
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits 7 X 18.5 X 15
Fitment notes — AJUSA 12001300
Fits:
7 X 18.5 X 15
or:
OHV7 X 18.5 X 15
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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.

Buying Engine Parts for a 1973 Saab 96

On this vehicle, the engine covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components.

  • Confirm you have the 1.7L V4 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Oil Filter and Crankshaft Seal .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many engine parts fit the 1973 Saab 96?

Our catalog currently lists 55 engine parts for the 1973 Saab 96 across 20 subcategories and 26 brands, covering the 1.7L V4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of engine problems on a 1973 Saab 96?

Common symptoms include oil spots under the vehicle, blue or white exhaust smoke, ticking from the valvetrain, or coolant mysteriously disappearing. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1973 Saab 96 was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 1973 Saab 96?

Every part on this page is matched to the 1.7L V4 engine. Then engine hard parts are unforgiving of guesswork — confirm the casting or engine code before ordering, because one model year can hide two different blocks. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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