1991 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

24 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 1991 Saab 9000 come from 6 brands — VALVOLINE, PRESTONE, PEAK and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. Every part fits both the 2.3L L4 and the 2.3L 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 2 parts: 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, VALVOLINE, PENTOSIN, AISIN and 3 other brands supply 12 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is VALVOLINE ZXEL1.

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

This group shows a single part: ÜRO PARTS 7576671.

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 1991 Saab 9000, from MOTORAD, PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN, STANT and 1 other brand. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1991 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 1991 Saab 9000 come from 2 brands — MOTORAD and GATES. Every part fits both the 2.3L L4 and the 2.3L L4 Turbocharged.

Listed part numbers: 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

3 Radiator parts for the 1991 Saab 9000 come from 3 brands — TECHPRO, NISSENS and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN. Every part fits both the 2.3L L4 and the 2.3L L4 Turbocharged.

The Economy section: 1 option from TECHPRO. TECHPRO SB3010111 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 1 part, from NISSENS. A representative part number is NISSENS 64033A.

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

This group includes TECHPRO SB3010111, NISSENS 64033A and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 87340327.

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

One part is listed for the 1991 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

6 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 1991 Saab 9000, from ÜRO PARTS, GATES, DAYCO and 1 other brand. DAYCO 71671 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1991 9000.

Part numbers include DAYCO 71671, ÜRO PARTS 7576663 and ACDELCO 20423S, among others listed 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

23 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 1991 Saab 9000 come from 14 brands — FACET, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ÜRO PARTS and 11 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SKTX18. Every part fits both the 2.3L L4 and the 2.3L L4 Turbocharged.

The Economy section: 7 options from ÜRO PARTS, SKP, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 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: 15 parts, from FACET, BOSCH, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 6 other brands. A representative part number is BOSCH 0280130026.

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 1991 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 1991 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

9 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 1991 Saab 9000 come from 7 brands — FEL-PRO, STANT, MOTORAD and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 25565. Every part fits both the 2.3L L4 and the 2.3L L4 Turbocharged.

This group includes FEL-PRO 25565, MOTORAD MG23 and BECK/ARNLEY 0390019 and the remaining parts above.

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

3 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 1991 Saab 9000, from GPD, FOUR SEASONS and MOTORAD. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1991 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.

Listed part numbers: 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

4 Water Pump parts are listed for the 1991 Saab 9000, from FVP, US MOTOR WORKS, GRAF and 1 other brand. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1991 9000.

Economy: 2 parts, from FVP and US MOTOR WORKS. A representative part number is FVP US9264.

The Standard Replacement section: 1 option from GRAF. GRAF PA638 is listed in this group.

1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

Part numbers include FVP US9264 and GRAF PA638, 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

2 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 1991 Saab 9000 come from 2 brands — APEX and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN. Every part fits both the 2.3L L4 and the 2.3L L4 Turbocharged.

Part numbers include APEX AWP3221 and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 263499481.

This table covers the Water Pump Seal O-rings. Typical signs include a seep at a fitting or a housing that weeps after a service. Lube the new O-ring with the fluid it will see, and do not roll it into the groove. Read more

One part is listed for the 1991 Saab 9000 — PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 21346598.