1979 Saab 900 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

18 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 1979 Saab 900 come from 4 brands — PEAK, PRESTONE, FVP and 1 other brand. 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, PRESTONE, PEAK and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.

In the Heavy Duty grade, VALVOLINE supplies 1 part: rated for severe service. A representative part number is VALVOLINE ZXG051.

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, PEAK, FVP and PRESTONE supply 7 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is FVP GREEN5050GAL.

This table covers the hard pipes and extra hoses in the coolant circuit. Read more

This group shows a single part: ÜRO PARTS 9349382.

This table covers the caps on the overflow / expansion tank. 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

2 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts are listed for the 1979 Saab 900, from PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN and ÜRO PARTS.

This group includes PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 21347323 and ÜRO PARTS 4395570.

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

2 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 1979 Saab 900 come from 2 brands — ACDELCO and MOTORAD.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO 12A01 and MOTORAD 3003.

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

2 Radiator parts for the 1979 Saab 900 come from 2 brands — TECHPRO and FVP.

The Economy section: 1 option from TECHPRO. TECHPRO SB3010114 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 1 part, from FVP. A representative part number is FVP RAD1000.

Listed part numbers: TECHPRO SB3010114 and FVP RAD1000.

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

2 Radiator Cap parts for the 1979 Saab 900 come from MOTORAD.

In the Locking Replacement grade, MOTORAD supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOTORAD ST16.

Standard Replacement: 1 part, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD T16.

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD ST16 and MOTORAD T16.

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 1979 Saab 900, from CONTINENTAL, ACDELCO, DAYCO and 1 other brand. DAYCO 71178 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 4 parts, from ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL, DAYCO and 1 other brand. A representative part number is ACDELCO 31612.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from CONTINENTAL, DAYCO, GATES and 1 other brand. DAYCO 71178 is listed in this group.

This group includes DAYCO 71178, ACDELCO 31612 and CONTINENTAL 52015 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

5 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 1979 Saab 900 come from 5 brands — ULTRA-POWER, BECK/ARNLEY, ROSTRA and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is ULTRA-POWER 1T1204.

The Economy section: 1 option from ULTRA-POWER. ULTRA-POWER 1T1204 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from BECK/ARNLEY, ROSTRA, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. A representative part number is BECK/ARNLEY 2011358.

Listed part numbers: ULTRA-POWER 1T1204, BECK/ARNLEY 2011358 and ROSTRA 680144, plus the other parts above.

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

17 Thermostat parts are listed for the 1979 Saab 900, from MOTORAD, BECK/ARNLEY, GATES and 1 other brand. MOTORAD 2028160 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN. A representative part number is PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 26349512.

In the Performance grade, MOTORAD supplies 4 parts: engineered beyond original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MOTORAD 2028160.

The Premium section: 4 options from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 7228180 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 8 options from MOTORAD, BECK/ARNLEY and GATES. MOTORAD 228195 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

10 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 1979 Saab 900 come from 9 brands — STANT, FEL-PRO, MOTORAD and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 25565.