1980 Saab 900 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 1980 Saab 900, from ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1980 900.

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 1980 Saab 900 — 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 1980 Saab 900 — 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 1980 Saab 900 come from 5 brands — SCHAEFFLER, BCA, NATIONAL and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is SCHAEFFLER SR3506. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged.

Part numbers include SCHAEFFLER SR3506, TIMKEN KWK99187 and BCA NS99189, among others listed 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 1980 Saab 900 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

2 Crankshaft Thrust Washer parts are listed for the 1980 Saab 900, from ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Part numbers include ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 1T9127 and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 21347270.

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

One part is listed for the 1980 Saab 900 — AJUSA 81011900.

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

3 Cylinder Head Gasket parts are listed for the 1980 Saab 900, from AJUSA, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and VICTOR REINZ. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1980 900.

This group includes AJUSA 10055200, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0949100 and VICTOR REINZ 612332510.

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

3 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1980 Saab 900, from ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and AJUSA. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Part numbers include AJUSA 52078500, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0919107 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 1980 Saab 900 — 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 Expansion plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes. Read more

One part is listed for the 1980 Saab 900 — DORMAN 555068.

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

11 Harmonic Balancer parts are listed for the 1980 Saab 900, from PIONEER, DAYCO, SKP and 1 other brand. SKP SK594335 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Economy grade, SKP supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is SKP SK594335.

The Standard Replacement section lists 5 options from PIONEER, DORMAN and DAYCO — built to original-equipment specification. DORMAN 594335 is listed in this group.

5 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

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

7 Intake Manifold Gasket parts are listed for the 1980 Saab 900, from PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN, AJUSA, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and 1 other brand. ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0959113 carries the "Popular" badge. 5 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

This group includes ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0959113, PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 61345208 and AJUSA 13050300 and the remaining parts above.

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 mounts that hold the engine to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

This group shows a single part: PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 62349608.

This table covers the engine oils listed by grade and specification for this engine. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking after a long interval, or oil that has gone thin and black well before the next service. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes (and on the filler cap). The tables group grades — they are not interchangeable. Read more

15 Oil parts for the 1980 Saab 900 come from 2 brands — MOBIL and VALVOLINE. The "Popular" part is MOBIL 125195. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged.

The Full Synthetic section lists 7 options from MOBIL and VALVOLINE — full-synthetic oils. MOBIL 125195 is listed in this group.

In the High Mileage (>75,000 Miles) grade, MOBIL and VALVOLINE supply 6 parts: oils grouped for high-mileage engines. A representative part number is MOBIL 125201.

The Synthetic Blend section lists 2 options from MOBIL — synthetic-blend oils. MOBIL 124406 is listed in this group.

This table covers the drain plugs in the oil pan. Read more

9 Oil Drain Plug parts for the 1980 Saab 900 come from 4 brands — DORMAN, AGS, ELRING and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 090033. 8 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

In the Piggyback grade, DORMAN supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Piggyback" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is DORMAN 65229.

In the Twist Drain grade, DORMAN supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Twist Drain" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is DORMAN 092020.

In the Universal grade, DORMAN supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Universal" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is DORMAN 65102.

6 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This group includes DORMAN 090033, DORMAN 65229 and DORMAN 092020 and the remaining parts above.

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 1980 Saab 900 — DORMAN 097135.

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

17 Oil Filter parts for the 1980 Saab 900 come from 13 brands — BOSCH, VARIOUS MFR, WIX and 10 other brands. The "Popular" part is WIX 51348XP. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged.

The Economy section: 6 options from BOSCH, FRAM, FVP and 3 other brands. BOSCH 72161WS 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.

Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from MOTORCRAFT, DENSO, WIX and 5 other brands. A representative part number is DENSO 1502010.

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

5 Oil Pan Gasket parts for the 1980 Saab 900 come from 5 brands — FEL-PRO, AJUSA, ELRING and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO OS30659. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

This group includes FEL-PRO OS30659, AJUSA 14031200 and ELRING 514943 and the remaining parts above.

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 1980 Saab 900, from HASTINGS MANUFACTURING and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C5562 carries the "Popular" badge. 1 part fits every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C5562, HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C5562S and HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 5562, plus the other 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 1980 Saab 900, from INA, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and S.A. GEAR. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1980 900.

Listed part numbers: INA ZC3DR114, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 23114 and S.A. GEAR 3DR114.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Turbocharger. 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 1980 Saab 900 — AJUSA JTC11109.

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

6 Valve Cover Gasket parts for the 1980 Saab 900 come from 4 brands — PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN, VICTOR REINZ, AJUSA and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 21345991. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged.

Part numbers include PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 21345991, VICTOR REINZ 711300800 and AJUSA 11029900, among others listed above.

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 1980 Saab 900, from SBI, DURA-BOND and QUALCAST.

This group includes DURA-BOND 31715, QUALCAST 21175065 and SBI SB150070 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Valve Spring retainers. Read more

One part is listed for the 1980 Saab 900 — 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 1980 Saab 900 — 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 1980 Saab 900 come from QUALCAST. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged.

Part numbers include QUALCAST 3896455 and QUALCAST 3893845.