1988 Saab 9000 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 1988 Saab 9000 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 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

4 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts are listed for the 1988 Saab 9000, from MOTORAD, PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN, STANT and 1 other brand. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1988 9000.

Part numbers include MOTORAD T30, PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 21347323 and STANT 10260, among others listed above.

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

3 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 1988 Saab 9000 come from 2 brands — MOTORAD and GATES. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged.

This group includes GATES 31371, 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

7 Radiator parts for the 1988 Saab 9000 come from 5 brands — TECHPRO, ULTRA-POWER, NISSENS and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is NISSENS 64033A. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 4 options from TECHPRO and ULTRA-POWER. TECHPRO SB3010111 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from NISSENS and FVP. A representative part number is NISSENS 64033A.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This group includes NISSENS 64033A, TECHPRO SB3010111 and TECHPRO SB3010109 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the fan assemblies (and clutches, where listed) that pull air through the radiator. Read more

One part is listed for the 1988 Saab 9000 — TECHPRO SB3115102.

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

7 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 1988 Saab 9000, from GATES, ACDELCO, DAYCO and 2 other brands. GATES 25257 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1988 9000.

Economy: 2 parts, from GATES and ACDELCO. A representative part number is GATES 25257.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from DAYCO, ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL and 2 other brands. DAYCO 71671 is listed in this group.

This group includes GATES 25257, ACDELCO 31615 and DAYCO 71671 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

20 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 1988 Saab 9000 come from 14 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, FACET, WALKER PRODUCTS and 11 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SKTX18. 15 parts fit every engine; the other 5 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 6 options from SKP, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ÜRO PARTS and 3 other brands. SKP SKTX18 is listed in this group.

The Full Service Kit section lists 1 option from WALKER PRODUCTS — grouped under the catalog's "Full Service Kit" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. WALKER PRODUCTS 21191122 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 13 parts, from FACET, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WELLS and 6 other brands. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX18.

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 1988 Saab 9000, from MOTORAD, BECK/ARNLEY, GATES and 1 other brand. MOTORAD 2028160 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1988 9000.

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

12 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 1988 Saab 9000 come from 9 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, STANT and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is BECK/ARNLEY 0390019. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged.

This table covers the housings and outlets the thermostat sits in. Read more

3 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 1988 Saab 9000, from GPD, FOUR SEASONS and MOTORAD. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1988 9000.

Economy: 1 part, from GPD. A representative part number is GPD 8241501.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from FOUR SEASONS and MOTORAD. FOUR SEASONS 85297 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include GPD 8241501, FOUR SEASONS 85297 and MOTORAD CH6077.

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

5 Water Pump parts are listed for the 1988 Saab 9000, from CARDONE, BECK/ARNLEY, US MOTOR WORKS and 2 other brands. CARDONE 571239 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1988 9000.

Economy: 3 parts, from CARDONE, BECK/ARNLEY and US MOTOR WORKS. A representative part number is CARDONE 571239.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from GATES and GMB. GATES 42197 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include CARDONE 571239, BECK/ARNLEY 1312067 and US MOTOR WORKS US9107, among others listed above.

This table covers the gaskets between the water pump and the block or housing. 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

This group shows a single part: APEX AWP3221.