1981 Chevrolet Caprice Cooling and Climate Controls

Essential 1981 Chevrolet Caprice Cooling and Climate Controls

Flowtech – A/C Bracket (Part No.10042FLT)

A/C Bracket

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$46.49


Product Features:
  • Chrome Plated
  • Show Quality
  • For Custom Installations
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Mr. Gasket – Waterpmpgasket (Part No.71G)

Waterpmpgasket

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$6.29
Manufactured from a blend of nitrile rubber and celulose fiber for excellent sealing and durability. Precision die cut for excellent sealing and durability.

Product Features:
  • For OE replacement use
  • High performance street drag race oval track use
  • For High Performance Street/Drag/Oval Track Racing
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Carquest Premium – A/C Clutch Cycle Switch Connector (Part No.PTA1089)

A/C Clutch Cycle Switch Connector

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$32.49
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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Mr. Gasket – Thermocap Radiator Cap (Part No.2470B)

Thermocap Radiator Cap

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$47.19
The fastest, easiest way to know exactly when it’s safe to open your radiator cap. ThermoCap, with its built-in calibrated thermometer, indicates the coolant temperature.

Product Features:
  • Indicates coolant temperature
  • Helps prevent coolant injuries
  • Fahrenheit and centigrade readings
  • Color-coded temperature ranges
  • Integrated coolant reclamation valve
  • Improves under-hood appearance
  • Chromed crown with a colored trim ring
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Factory Air – System Mounted Cycling Pressure Switch (Part No.36496)

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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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 – A/C Auto Temperature Control Relay (Part No.R3093)

A/C Auto Temperature Control Relay

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$18.05
Product Features:
  • Our units are all pre-aligned & pre-adjusted to save installation time and ensure proper switching.
  • A lubricated felt pad that lubricates the cam lobes on the vehicles distributor. This reduces wear on the point set rubbing block, extending the usable life of the part.
  • Ventilated where available, tungsten contacts, which run cooler and exhibit less erosion.
  • The copper-alloy shunt provides superior resistance to breakage, due to the flexing of the moving arm on the point set. It also significantly increases current conductivity over typical steel, shunts.
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Dorman – Coolant Housing/Water Outlet: With Housing and Gasket, 15 Degree Neck Angle (Part No.902-2009)

Coolant Housing/Water Outlet: With Housing and Gasket, 15 Degree Neck Angle

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$12.79
This replacement engine coolant thermostat housing is engineered to match the fit and durability of the stock thermostat housing on specified vehicles. It is designed to withstand extreme temperature changes to extend service life.

Product Features:
  • Ideal replacement – this engine coolant thermostat housing directly replaces the original housing on specified vehicle years, makes and models
  • Durable construction – this part is specifically designed to withstand extreme temperature changes and resist cracking and leaking
  • Cost-effective and reliable – offers original manufacturer quality at lower cost than getting replacement at dealer
  • Industry-leading design – professionally engineered by the aftermarket leader in replacement thermostat housings
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Mr. Gasket – Chrome Plated Steel Water Pump Pulley (Part No.4967)

Chrome Plated Steel Water Pump Pulley

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$87.19
Replace your stock black water pump pulley with a chrome plated steel pulley from Mr. Gasket. The pulleys are highly polished then chrome plated for lasting beauty. Designed for big block Chevrolet engines with 5/8 inch water pump shaft.

Product Features:
  • Chrome plated steel
  • 1969-Up Big Block Chevrolet
  • For engines with 5/8¿ water pump shaft
  • For engines with 5/8┐ water pump shaft
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Imperial – Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control (Part No.226203)

Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control

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$22.99
Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control; Economy Model; 32-248°F. Controls the operating temperature of Imperial electric fans

Product Features:
  • Economy adjustable thermostatic fan control
  • Economy Model; 32-248°F
  • For use with Imperial electric fans
  • Probe installs into radiator fins
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Factory Air – Cap and Valve A/C System Seal Kit (Part No.26778)

Cap and Valve A/C System Seal Kit

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$41.99
Compatible with both R12 And R134a refrigerants; All the seals needed to complete the job; SUV And rear air applications; Application specific
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Felpro – WATER PUMP MOUNTING GASKET SET (Part No.ES 73030)

WATER PUMP MOUNTING GASKET SET

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$7.49
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 – Engine Water Pump: Gasket/Seals Included (Part No.T1235)

Engine Water Pump: Gasket/Seals Included

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$124.99
This premium water pump uses new high quality components and is designed to meet or exceed OE specifications. This pump is 100% tested to ensure quality. Bearings, gaskets, seals, impeller, hub and housing are all designed for long-lasting service life. All necessary gaskets and seals are included.

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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Carquest Premium – Coolant Housing/Water Outlet: Gasket Included (Part No.84890)

Coolant Housing/Water Outlet: Gasket Included

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$27.49
We are proud to offer this CARQUEST product line: CARQUEST Water Outlets. Our products are engineered and tested to provide years of trouble free operation and designed to be hassle free OE replacement part that meets and/or exceeds OE standards. Backed by over 50 years of mobile temperature control experience, fix it once and fix it right with CARQUST Water Outlets and Thermostat Housings.

Product Features:
  • Meets and/or exceeds OEM standard
  • Includes quality gasket or O-ring to ensure proper seal (where applicable)
  • Coated with corrosion and rust inhibitor
  • 100% leak tested
  • Direct-fit replacement for ease of installation
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ACDelco – Water Pump Gasket (Part No.G3040344873ACD)

Water Pump Gasket

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$10.76
ACDelco is a global leader in automotive replacement parts and related services and offers quality aftermarket products for most makes and models, including General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota and Honda. ACDelco has over 100 years of experience in the automotive industry and is a brand of GM Customer Care and After sales, a division of General Motors.
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Factory Air – 14" Reversible Fan Kit (Part No.36897)

14" Reversible Fan Kit

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$164.99
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 Factory Air.

Product Features:
  • Motors built and tested to quality specifications
  • 14″ universal fit reversible fan
  • Includes mounting and relay kit
  • 1350 CFM
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Factory Air – Harness Connector (Part No.37215)

Harness Connector

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$15.79
OE style connectors; Molded plastic construction; Quality contacts ensure proper conductivity; Universal applications
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Carquest Premium – Radiator: With Transmission Oil Cooler (Part No.432238)

Radiator: With Transmission Oil Cooler

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$197.99
Carquest Premium radiators are designed and engineered for maximum performance, using the highest-grade materials to ensure all radiators meet or exceed original equipment (O.E.) fit, form and function. Carquest Premium radiators are built by manufacturers that meet IATF 16949 certified framework, an internationally recognized proof of quality in the automotive industry. Most modern vehicles use radiators with plastic tanks and our parts are engineered with integrated ribbing to prevent damage during thermal cycling. Carquest Premium radiators are also 100% tested to ensure a durable, leak-free cooling system repair.

Product Features:
  • Thermal tested under real-life temperature simulations
  • High tensile strength aluminum for maximum crimp strength
  • Plastic tanks are engineered with integrated ribbing for added strength to withstand cracks, bowing and distortion during thermal cycles
  • Thermal expansion slots extend core life and reduce failure rates by allowing improved core expansion and contraction during systematic heat cycles
  • Oil cooler designs meet or exceed OE standards, keeping the vehicle’s engine and transmission performing at optimal conditions
  • OEM grade, premium fittings for transmission or engine oil coolers (where applicable)
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Carquest Premium – HVAC Control Switch (Part No.HKA1014)

HVAC Control Switch

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$36.49
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.
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Carquest Premium – HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Connector (Part No.PTA1336)

HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Connector

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$67.99
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.
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Carquest Premium – A/C Accumulator Tube (Part No.T34208)

A/C Accumulator Tube

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$9.49
Carquest Accumulators and Receiver Driers are designed to store, filter and dry the air conditioning refrigerant to provide proper performance and durability for the air conditioning system. They are manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment specifications.

Product Features:
  • All parts meet or exceed original equipment standards for moisture absorption, pressure and temperature resistance, air tightness, vibration resistance, corrosiveness, and pulse pressure.
  • Desiccant is 100% tested and assembled in a controlled environment to ensure performance meets or exceeds original equipment standards.
  • All accumulators and receiver driers are helium leak tested prior to packaging.
  • O-Rings necessary for installation are included.
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GM Genuine Parts – Air Conditioning Compressor Relief Valve (Part No.15-5711)

Air Conditioning Compressor Relief Valve

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$67.99
GM Genuine Parts A/C Compressor Relief Valves are designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors. GM Genuine Parts are the true OE parts installed during the production of or validated by General Motors for GM vehicles. Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE).

Product Features:
  • Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE)
  • GM Engineers design and validate OE parts specifically for your Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, or Cadillac vehicle
  • Original equipment parts are designed to work with your GM vehicle safety systems — aftermarket replacement parts may not meet the same OE safety regulations, depending on the part type
  • GM regularly updates production and service part designs to integrate new materials and technologies
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Permatex – Sensor-Safe, High-Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker (Part No.82194)

Sensor-Safe, High-Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker

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$11.49
Permatex Ultra Grey is specified for high torque and high vibration applications. Ultra Grey offers a sensor-safe, low odor, non-corrosive formula and is OEM specified to fit dealership warranty requirements. This high performance gasket maker meets performance specs of OE silicone gaskets and can be used on high torque and vibration applications such as valve covers, water pump, intake manifold end seals ad thermostat housings.

Product Features:
  • High torque and rigidity
  • Sensor-safe, non-corrosive formula
  • OEM specified
  • Low-odor, non-corrosive formula
  • Ideal for closed spaced bolt patterns
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Factory Air – Sealing Washer Kit (Part No.24336)

Sealing Washer Kit

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$12.29
Includes O-Ring; Compatible with R12 And R134A; High quality construction; Universal applications
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Imperial – Electric Fan – 14" Diameter (Part No.226114)

Electric Fan - 14" Diameter

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$99.99
Product Features:
  • Motors built and tested to quality specifications
  • 14 in. universal fit reversible fan
  • 1250 CFM
  • UNIVERSAL fan, NOT a direct OE replacement. Measure core and verify space.
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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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Carquest Premium – HVAC Power Servo Connector (Part No.PTA1912)

HVAC Power Servo Connector

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$4.99
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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Factory Air – Compressor Mounted High Cut-Out Pressure Switch (Part No.35961)

Compressor Mounted High Cut-Out Pressure Switch

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$36.99
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
  • Improved 2 terminal design replacing older 1 terminal switch
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1981 Chevrolet Caprice Cooling and Climate Controls

You count on your 1981 Chevrolet Caprice 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 173 Cooling and Climate Controls ranging in price from $1.49 to $569.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1981 Chevrolet Caprice.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Cooling and Climate Controls brand, we stock 23 different brands like Carquest Premium, Permatex, and Felpro. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice 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 11,830 extensive product reviews on 1981 Chevrolet Caprice 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 A/C White 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 1981 Chevrolet Caprice below to get started!

Top-Rated Cooling and Climate Controls Brands For Your 1981 Chevrolet Caprice

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 1981 Chevrolet Caprice running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Carquest Premium, Permatex, Felpro, and even more.

Popular Flex A Lite Cooling and Climate Controls

You’ll find popular Flex A Lite brand products across Engine Cooling Parts. All are waiting to get your 1981 Chevrolet Caprice back on the road. Some of the top-rated Flex A Lite products in these categories are:
Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit
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Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit
Radiator Fan Spacers

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 1981 Chevrolet Caprice, and some of our most reviewed Carquest Premium parts include:
Radiator Cap: 16 PSI
from $9.79
(260)
Radiator Cap: 16 PSI
Radiator Caps
Blower Motor: With Wheel
from $34.99
(116)
Blower Motor: With Wheel
Blower Motors
Standard Thermostat: 195 Degrees
from $9.99
(107)
Standard Thermostat: 195 Degrees
Thermostats

FAQs for 1981 Chevrolet Caprice Cooling and Climate Controls

What are the most purchased Cooling and Climate Controls for the 1981 Chevrolet Caprice?

Out of 173 Cooling and Climate Controls for the 1981 Chevrolet Caprice, 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
from $2.99
(68)
Engine Water Pump Gasket
Water Pump Gaskets

What are the top-rated 1981 Chevrolet Caprice Cooling and Climate Controls?

Top-rated Cooling and Climate Controls for your 1981 Chevrolet Caprice based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket
from $3.99
(100)
Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket
“Perfect fit”
A/C White Orifice Tube
from $2.99
(97)
A/C White Orifice Tube
“Good”
Severe Temp Automatic Adjusting Orifice Tube
from $15.99
(97)
Severe Temp Automatic Adjusting Orifice Tube
“Perfect fit in my f150. Works great.”