1978 Chevrolet El Camino Cooling and Climate Controls

Essential 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Cooling and Climate Controls

Carquest Premium – Blower Motor: Without Wheel (Part No.35587)

Blower Motor: Without Wheel

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$29.99
Carquest Premium Blower Motors are engineered and tested to provide years of trouble free operation. Backed by over 50 years of mobile A/C experience, fix it once and fix it right with Carquest Premium Blower Motors. Meets or exceeds OE design. Magnetic size and properties compare or exceed OEM. Windings meet or exceed OEM Specifications. Motor RPM equivalent to or exceeds OEM motor.

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds OE design and performance
  • Magnetic size and properties compare or exceed OEM
  • Windings meet or exceed OEM specifications
  • Motor RPM equivalent to or exceeds OEM motor
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KAI – Radiator (Part No.RAD289)

Radiator

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$744.99
New Platinum Pro Radiator, 3.8/4.1/4.6/5.0/5.3/5.4/6.5 Liter Engines, 16 X 25 1/4 Core

Product Features:
  • 3.8/4.1/4.6/5.0/5.3/5.4/6.5 Liter Engines, 16 X 25 1/4 Core, Made Of Plastic and Aluminum
  • Meets All Federal Motor Safety Standards
  • No Drilling Needed For Installation
  • No Modifications Needed For Installation
  • Direct Fit Replacement For Your Vehicle
  • Same Form Fit And Function As OE
  • Check Out The Large Selection Of Parts Available For Your Vehicle
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Carquest Premium – Universal Fan Clutch – 7" Thermal Regular Duty (Part No.215011)

Universal Fan Clutch - 7" Thermal Regular Duty

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$55.99
Product Features:
  • Designed, tested, and built by application
  • OE performance, fit, and appearance
  • Precision machined
  • Out of box installation
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Flex A Lite – Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit (Part No.14556)

Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit

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$22.99
Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit

Carquest Premium – New Compressor with Clutch, GM A6 (Part No.T58098)

New Compressor with Clutch, GM A6

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$478.99
High quality OE replacement part with all components needed to complete the job

Product Features:
  • All compressors go through sophisticated testing and leak test processes
  • Includes specific electrical connector to eliminate splicing
  • For ease of installation this compressor includes all gaskets, O-rings or sealing washers needed to repair your car
  • Built in a TS16949 certified manufacturing environment to ensure consistent quality that meets or exceeds OE specifications for fit, form, function, and durability
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Carquest Premium – Standard Rotation Blower Motor Wheel (Part No.35601)

Standard Rotation Blower Motor Wheel

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$18.29
High quality OE replacement part with all components needed to complete the job

Product Features:
  • Galvanized steel construction
  • Meets all requirements of international standard ISO 140
  • Suitable for a wide variety of applications
  • Set screw installation
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Dorman – 5-Wire Style Relay (Part No.85170)

5-Wire Style Relay

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$15.99
This HVAC relay connector is designed to match the appearance and function of the original hardware on specified applications. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance and durability.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this HVAC relay connector matches the appearance and function of the factory hardware on specified applications
  • Ideal solution – this connector is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Carquest Premium – Engine Water Pump: New, Gasket/Seals Included (Part No.T2095)

Engine Water Pump: New, Gasket/Seals Included

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$49.49
Carquest Premium drive motor inverter cooler water pumps are 100% new, high-quality parts that meet or exceed original equipment (O.E.) specifications. All components, including the housing, impeller, controller, gaskets, and seals are designed for long-lasting service life. These electric water pumps are supplied with the gaskets or seals necessary for installation. Our Carquest Premium auxiliary water pumps undergo stringent testing to ensure superior performance that we stand behind with an industry-leading warranty.

Product Features:
  • Built to meet or exceed OE fit, form and function
  • All components necessary for installation are supplied with pump
  • 100% tested for reliable performance
  • Follow all enclosed instructions to maximize pump life and validate warranty
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Dorman – Blower Motor Resistor (Part No.973-067)

Blower Motor Resistor

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$16.99
Blower motor resistor burnt out? Restore proper heating and cooling functionality with this direct replacement resistor designed to match the operation and performance of the original equipment on certain vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this blower motor resistor matches the fit, function and performance of the original motor on specific vehicles
  • Restores performance – fixes a fan that’s only operating on one speed or not working at all
  • Thoroughly tested – examined and validated to perform safely and effectively
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of engineers and inspectors in the United States
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Factory Air – Evaporator Core Repair Kit w/ White Orifice Tube (Part No.16152)

Evaporator Core Repair Kit w/ White Orifice Tube

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$18.29
Optimized refrigerant flow; Core design meets or exceeds OE performance And efficiency; Application specific design for GM vehicles; Replaces damaged evaporator inlet tube
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Carquest Premium – Engine Coolant Temperature Switch (Part No.WTA1274)

Engine Coolant Temperature Switch

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$15.99
Advance Auto Parts is committed to providing high-quality ABS sensors. The entire manufacturing process is closely managed to deliver high quality products.

Product Features:
  • High grade materials that are equal to or better
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Flex A Lite – Black Magic Electric Fan (Part No.180)

Black Magic Electric Fan

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$367.99
Black Magic Electric Fan

Factory Air – New GM Frigidaire/Harrison R4 Radial Clutch Assembly w/ Coil (Part No.47298)

New GM Frigidaire/Harrison R4 Radial Clutch Assembly w/ Coil

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$151.99
High quality OE replacement part with all components needed to complete the job

Product Features:
  • All mounting hardware included
  • Every coil tested for proper ohms
  • Vehicle specific applications
  • Coated to prevent corrosion
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Factory Air – System Mounted Cycling Pressure Switch (Part No.35751)

System Mounted Cycling Pressure Switch

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$15.79
High quality OE replacement part with all components needed to complete the job

Product Features:
  • Contains gaskets, O-rings, or seals to properly replace the product
  • Color coded for easy identification
  • Zinc coated to resist corrosion
  • Vehicle specific applications
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Felpro – Engine Water Pump Gasket (Part No.11725)

Engine Water Pump Gasket

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$1.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design
  • Manufactured for the sealing repair environment
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Quality that you can trust
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Carquest Premium – A/C Discharge and Suction Line Hose Assembly (Part No.T56657)

A/C Discharge and Suction Line Hose Assembly

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$111.99
Carquest Hose Assemblies are designed to carry refrigerant in an air conditioning system. They are manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment specifications and are designed to easily fit into the engine compartment.

Product Features:
  • 100% of hose assemblies use Goodyear hoses that meet original equipment specifications for wall thickness and permeation.
  • Tubes and mufflers are designed to meet original equipment specifications for wall thickness.
  • Fittings are designed to couple and seal to eliminate leaks. Trivalent plating is used on steel fittings to enhance corrosion resistance. The fittings conform to original equipment specifications to allow for the proper fit with related air conditioning
  • Welds and crimps meet and exceed original equipment tension specifications.
  • Manufactured to allow flexibility in the hose to conform to engine compartments.
  • O-Rings necessary for installation are included.
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Carquest Premium – Radiator Cap: 7 PSI (Part No.10328)

Radiator Cap: 7 PSI

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$7.79
Crafted to meet the exact specifications set by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), these products are engineered for effortless installation and removal. Constructed from premium-grade components, incorporating proper relief and vacuum valves, they ensure optimal performance even in the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Rigorously quality-tested, these components provide exceptional, out-of-the-box performance and superior durability to meet or exceed the highest standards of today’s vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Safety lever to vent coolant pressure before removal
  • Maintains proper cooling system pressure
  • Easy installation and removal
  • 100% tested to ensure proper pressure and longevity
  • Meets all OEM specifications
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Felpro – Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket (Part No.5021)

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket

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$2.29
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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ARP Auto Racing – ARP Water Pump Bolt Kit (Part No.134-3203)

ARP Water Pump Bolt Kit

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$18.99
ARP water pump bolt kits are available in either a polished stainless steel or black oxide chromoly finish. They come in your choice of standard hex bolts or compact 12-point fasteners. Secure your water pump in high performance style.

Product Features:
  • 7/16″ 12-Point Socket Size(s)
  • 8740 Chromoly
  • Black Oxide
  • Chevy Small Block
  • Short Water Pump
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National – Bearings (Part No.907257)

Bearings

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$48.99
National Oil Seals & Bearings offer a full line of premium oil seals and bearings.

Product Features:
  • Premium bearing design matches OEM specifications
  • Precision manufactured using premium-grade steel for outstanding durability and performance
  • Controlled heat treating process for lasting performance and extended bearing life
  • Industry leading coverage
  • Professional technicians know they can depend on National
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Carquest Premium – Radiator Cap Tester Adapter (Part No.12552)

Radiator Cap Tester Adapter

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$14.29
Tester adapter for the MT-300 cooling system pressure testers. Professional grade test equipment to ensure an automotive cooling system is operating at the correct pressure. Made from high quality materials to ensure durability. Designed to test automotive coolant caps.

Product Features:
  • Machined metal construction
  • Works with MT-300 pressure tester
  • Tests coolant caps
  • Professional quality
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Carquest Standard – Reman GM A6 Compressor w/ Clutch (Part No.DW57098)

Reman GM A6 Compressor w/ Clutch

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$349.99
Our products are engineered and tested to provide years of trouble free operation. Backed by over 50 years of mobile a/c experience, fix it once and fix it right with Carquest.

Product Features:
  • Built in a TS16949 certified manufacturing environment to ensure consistent quality that meets or exceeds OE specifications for fit, form, function and durability
  • All remanufactured compressors are built using the latest compressor technology available today and using strict remanufacturing processes
  • All units have new seals, O-rings, gaskets and clutch bearings
  • Tested for noise, vibration, durability, vacuum decay and pressure decay to ensure no leaks and longer life
  • Remanufactured compressors are 100 percent tested to ensure compressor function and noise level meets or exceeds OE specifications
  • Remanufactured compressors come pre-charged with 3 ounces of PAG oil for R134a or R1234yf applications
  • Remanufactured compressors are individually vacuum and pressure tested to ensure no leaks
  • Remanufactured compressors come with the R12/R134A/1234yf required O-rings /sealing washers to install the compressor
  • Remanufactured Compressors are built in a ISO9001:2015 Certified facility to ensure consistent quality standards in the Re-manufacturing process
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Carquest Premium – HVAC Blower Switch Connector (Part No.PTA1315)

HVAC Blower Switch Connector

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$23.99
CARQUEST premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.

Product Features:
  • Premium quality materials for longer service life
  • Sealed connections (where applicable) to prevent environmental corrosion and performance issues
  • Global coverage for import and/or domestic applications
  • OE specified wire gauge to ensure a reliable electrical connection
  • Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications in form, fit and function
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Felpro – WATER OUTLET GASKET (Part No.12994)

WATER OUTLET GASKET

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$2.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design
  • Manufactured for the sealing repair environment
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Quality that you can trust
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Dorman – Help – Engine Coolant Reservoir Cap: Twist, Plastic, 1 Pack (Part No.54217)

Engine Coolant Reservoir Cap: Twist, Plastic, 1 Pack

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$21.99
Cracked or lost the original engine coolant reservoir cap? Replace it seamlessly and effectively with this precisely engineered, direct replacement cap.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine coolant reservoir cap directly replaces a cracked or lost original cap
  • Application specific – made to match dimensions of reservoir cap on only certain vehicle years, makes and models
  • Seamless fit – reverse-engineered from the original equipment to fit perfectly
  • Excellent value – a quick, easy replacement that’s less expensive than going back to the dealership
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Factory Air – Green Round O-Ring (Part No.24650)

Green Round O-Ring

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$1.99
Made from HNBR material; Compatible with R12 And R134A; High quality construction; Universal applications
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Dorman – Help – Radiator Drain Cocks (Part No.61132)

Radiator Drain Cocks

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$7.99
This radiator drain petcock is a direct replacement for the original equipment plug that may have deteriorated or corroded. Made of quality materials, this petcock is engineered to strict standards for durable use over time.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this radiator drain petcock matches the fit and function of the original equipment part
  • Durable construction – this part is made of quality materials for a long service life
  • Saves money – offers original equipment quality at a competitive price
  • Quality assured – this petcock has undergone virtual testing to assure proper fit and function
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Carquest Premium – Heater Core (Part No.399040)

Heater Core

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$59.99
Carquest Premium offers a complete line of automotive heater cores covering 94% of all North American vehicle applications. Carquest Premium provides value in several ways, including increased thermal performance and resistance to corrosion using enhanced design features, such as the latest fin and tube technology and design standardization for maximum availability. Carquest Premium offers certified heater cores that meet or exceed OE specifications and are all fitment checked in the actual vehicle’s HVAC heater module and are, thus, ready to be installed right out of the box for a “Drop-In Fit”. Carquest Premium heater cores are engineered and manufactured under ISO TS16949 quality systems and are 100% leak tested.

Product Features:
  • All heater cores are designed and tested to match or exceed OE specifications for form, fit and performance with a clear focus on obtaining the highest heat transfer performance possible through use of quality materials and manufacturing processes to ensu
  • Carquest Premium heater cores are engineered and manufactured under ISO TS16949 quality systems and are 100% leak tested.
  • Provides value in several ways, including increased thermal performance and resistance to corrosion using enhanced design features, such as the latest fin and tube technology and design standardization for maximum availability.
  • Carquest Premium offers a complete line of automotive heater cores covering 94% of all North American vehicle applications.
  • Our advanced engineering methods coupled with our innovative manufacturing technology provides products to the aftermarket that meet or exceed form, fit, and function of OEM Parts
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1978 Chevrolet El Camino Cooling and Climate Controls

You count on your 1978 Chevrolet El Camino to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Cooling and Climate Controls. With 157 Cooling and Climate Controls ranging in price from $1.49 to $569.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1978 Chevrolet El Camino.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Cooling and Climate Controls brand, we stock 22 different brands like Carquest Premium, Permatex, and Felpro. 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Cooling and Climate Controls start as low as $1.49!

One of the best ways to find top quality OEM or aftermarket Cooling and Climate Controls is by asking professionals. Short of that, you can shop with confidence thanks to our 6,548 extensive product reviews on 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Cooling and Climate Controls. Some of the top-rated Cooling and Climate Controls products we carry are Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket with 4.8 stars and Severe Temp Automatic Adjusting Orifice Tube with 4.7 stars.

Did we mention you can order your Cooling and Climate Controls from our online catalog and have them shipped right to your garage? Or, if you feel like seeing the parts first-hand, search for your nearest Advance Auto Parts location above and pick up in-store when you’re ready. Browse our full Cooling and Climate Controls inventory for your 1978 Chevrolet El Camino below to get started!

Top-Rated Cooling and Climate Controls Brands For Your 1978 Chevrolet El Camino

Trusted Cooling and Climate Controls OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1978 Chevrolet El Camino running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Carquest Premium, Permatex, Felpro, and even more.

Popular GMB Cooling and Climate Controls

You’ll find popular GMB brand products across Engine Cooling Parts. All are waiting to get your 1978 Chevrolet El Camino back on the road. Some of the top-rated GMB products in these categories are:
GMB Water Pump
from $98.22
(8)
GMB Water Pump
Water Pumps

Top-Rated Carquest Premium Cooling and Climate Controls


If Carquest Premium are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock Carquest Premium brand Cooling and Climate Controls for your 1978 Chevrolet El Camino, and some of our most reviewed Carquest Premium parts include:
Radiator Cap: 16 PSI
from $9.79
(260)
Radiator Cap: 16 PSI
Radiator Caps
Standard Thermostat: 195 Degrees
from $9.99
(107)
Standard Thermostat: 195 Degrees
Thermostats
A/C White Orifice Tube
from $2.99
(97)
A/C White Orifice Tube
Expansion Valve and Orifice Tubes

FAQs for 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Cooling and Climate Controls

What are the most purchased Cooling and Climate Controls for the 1978 Chevrolet El Camino?

Out of 157 Cooling and Climate Controls for the 1978 Chevrolet El Camino, the most popular in our inventory are:
Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ
from $6.99
(288)
Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ
Engine Water Pump Inlet Pipe Gaskets
Sensor-Safe, High-Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
from $11.49
(95)
Sensor-Safe, High-Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
Water Pump Housing Gaskets
Engine Water Pump Gasket
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(68)
Engine Water Pump Gasket
Water Pump Gaskets

What are the top-rated 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Cooling and Climate Controls?

Top-rated Cooling and Climate Controls for your 1978 Chevrolet El Camino based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket
from $3.99
(100)
Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket
“Perfect fit”
Severe Temp Automatic Adjusting Orifice Tube
from $15.99
(97)
Severe Temp Automatic Adjusting Orifice Tube
“Perfect fit in my f150. Works great.”
Radiator Cap: 16 PSI
from $16.79
(91)
Radiator Cap: 16 PSI
“Better then the factory one”