1978 Saab 99 Engine Parts

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

2 Connecting Rod Bearing parts are listed for the 1978 Saab 99, from ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN.

This group includes ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 4B9023 and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 21347650.

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 1978 Saab 99 — AJUSA 54043700.

This table covers the main bearings that support the crankshaft in the block. 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: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 5M9144.

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 1978 Saab 99 — BECK/ARNLEY 0523222.

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

9 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts for the 1978 Saab 99 come from 5 brands — NATIONAL, BCA, SCHAEFFLER and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is NATIONAL 99363. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged.

Listed part numbers: NATIONAL 99363, TIMKEN KWK99187 and BCA NS99189, 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

12 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 1978 Saab 99 come from 9 brands — ELRING, TIMKEN, VICTOR REINZ and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is ELRING 330965. 10 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

This table covers the Crankshaft Thrust washers. Read more

One part is listed for the 1978 Saab 99 — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 1T9127.

This table covers the bolts that clamp the cylinder head to the block. Read more

One part is listed for the 1978 Saab 99 — AJUSA 81012600.

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

2 Cylinder Head Gasket parts are listed for the 1978 Saab 99, from AJUSA and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS.

This group includes AJUSA 10055200 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0949100.

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

2 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1978 Saab 99, from AJUSA and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS.

Part numbers include AJUSA 52078500 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0919108.

This table covers the block heaters that warm the coolant or oil in cold weather. Read more

This group shows a single part: KAT'S HEATERS 11438.

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

One part is listed for the 1978 Saab 99 — AJUSA 50089300.

This table covers the exhaust valves that let combustion gas out of the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RX9154.

This table covers the crankshaft pulleys / harmonic balancers at the front of the engine. Read more

2 Harmonic Balancer parts are listed for the 1978 Saab 99, from DAYCO and PIONEER.

This group includes DAYCO PB1327N and PIONEER DA2000.

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

2 Intake Manifold Gasket parts are listed for the 1978 Saab 99, from AJUSA and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN.

Part numbers include AJUSA 13054300 and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 21347257.

This table covers the intake valves that let air (and fuel, on port-injected engines) into the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RV9153.

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 1978 Saab 99 — AJUSA 21012200.

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

14 Oil Filter parts for the 1978 Saab 99 come from 10 brands — BOSCH, VARIOUS MFR, WIX and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is WIX 51348XP.

The Economy section lists 6 options from BOSCH, FRAM, FVP and 3 other brands — the catalog's value-priced group. BOSCH 72161WS is listed in this group.

The High Performance / Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from WIX — 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 3 other brands supply 7 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

3 Oil Pan Gasket parts for the 1978 Saab 99 come from 3 brands — AJUSA, FEL-PRO and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 14031200, FEL-PRO OS30659 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0999106.

This table covers the Piston Pin bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RB4519.

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

5 Piston Ring parts are listed for the 1978 Saab 99, from HASTINGS MANUFACTURING and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C5562 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C5562, HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C5562S and HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 5562 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the timing chains that keep the cams in time with the crank. Read more

3 Timing Chain parts are listed for the 1978 Saab 99, from INA, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and S.A. GEAR.

Part numbers include INA ZC3DR114, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 23114 and S.A. GEAR 3DR114.

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Timing Cover seal surface. Read more

This group shows a single part: SKF 99193.

This table covers the seals at the Timing Cover. 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 Timing Cover Seal parts for the 1978 Saab 99 come from 2 brands — SCHAEFFLER and SKF.

Listed part numbers: SCHAEFFLER SS5262 and SKF 19227.

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 1978 Saab 99 come from 2 brands — AJUSA and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS.

Part numbers include AJUSA 11031200 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0939102.

This table covers the pressed-in bronze and cast-iron guides that align valve stems. Typical signs include oil smoke on startup, a guide that has gone oval, or a valve that no longer seats quietly. Guides are a machine-shop fit. Confirm stem diameter in the notes before ordering. Read more

This group shows a single part: ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS VG964BR.

This table covers the Valve seats. Read more

4 Valve Seat parts are listed for the 1978 Saab 99, from SBI, DURA-BOND and QUALCAST.

Listed part numbers: DURA-BOND 31715, QUALCAST 21175065 and SBI SB150070, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Valve Spring retainers. Read more

One part is listed for the 1978 Saab 99 — ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 051124.

This table covers the keepers that lock each valve-spring retainer to the stem. Read more

One part is listed for the 1978 Saab 99 — MELLING VL680.

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 1978 Saab 99 come from QUALCAST.

This group includes QUALCAST 3896455 and QUALCAST 3893845.