1982 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 1982 Saab 900 come from 4 brands — PEAK, PRESTONE, FVP and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged.

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

3 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts are listed for the 1982 Saab 900, from MOTORAD, PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN and ÜRO PARTS. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Part numbers include MOTORAD T30, 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 1982 Saab 900 come from MOTORAD. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged.

This group includes MOTORAD 3120 and MOTORAD 3123.

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

3 Radiator parts for the 1982 Saab 900 come from 2 brands — TECHPRO and FVP. 1 part fits every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 2 options 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, TECHPRO SB3010113 and FVP RAD1000.

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

17 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 1982 Saab 900, from DAYCO, ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL and 1 other brand. DAYCO 81051 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1982 900.

Economy: 7 parts, from DAYCO, GATES, ACDELCO and 1 other brand. A representative part number is DAYCO 81051.

The Standard Replacement section: 10 options from ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL, GATES and 1 other brand. ACDELCO 24160L is listed in this group.

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 1982 Saab 900 come from 5 brands — ULTRA-POWER, BECK/ARNLEY, ROSTRA and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is ULTRA-POWER 1T1204. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged.

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

16 Thermostat parts are listed for the 1982 Saab 900, from MOTORAD, BECK/ARNLEY and GATES. MOTORAD 2028160 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1982 900.

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

9 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 1982 Saab 900 come from 8 brands — STANT, BECK/ARNLEY, FEL-PRO and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is BECK/ARNLEY 0390019. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: BECK/ARNLEY 0390019, FEL-PRO 25565 and MOTORAD MG23, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off. Read more

7 Water Pump parts are listed for the 1982 Saab 900, from FVP, BECK/ARNLEY, US MOTOR WORKS and 3 other brands. GMB 1581020 carries the "Popular" badge. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Economy: 3 parts, from BECK/ARNLEY, FVP and US MOTOR WORKS. A representative part number is BECK/ARNLEY 1311955.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from GMB, FVP, GRAF and 1 other brand. GMB 1581020 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include GMB 1581020, BECK/ARNLEY 1311955 and FVP US9108, among others listed above.