1981 GMC K1500 Cooling and Climate Controls

Essential 1981 GMC K1500 Cooling and Climate Controls

GM Genuine Parts – Heating and Air Conditioning Blower Motor Resistor (Part No.15-8788)

Heating and Air Conditioning Blower Motor Resistor

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$26.49
GM Genuine Parts HVAC Blower Motor Resistors 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 Genuine Parts are designed, engineered and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors
  • GM Engineers design and validate OE parts specifically for your Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, or Cadillac vehicle
  • GM regularly updates production and service part designs to integrate new materials and technologies
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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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Driveworks – Ball Bearing (Part No.S-907257)

Ball Bearing

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$22.29
Value-priced bearing meets all cataloged application requirements.

Product Features:
  • Brand may vary by location
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ACDelco – GM Original Equipment Heater Core (Part No.R3000425728ACD)

GM Original Equipment Heater Core

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$188.76
ACDelco GM Original Equipment HVAC Heater Cores are small radiators, located in the plenum behind the dashboard, and are GM-recommended replacements for your vehicle’s original components. Engine coolant flows through the heater core in order to heat the air in the passenger compartment. This original equipment HVAC heater core has been manufactured to fit your specific GM vehicle, providing the same performance, durability, and service live you expect from General Motors.

Product Features:
  • Long-life alloys provide corrosion resistance
  • High-strength brazed joints ensure durability
  • GM-recommended replacement part for your GM vehicle’s original factory component
  • Offering the quality, reliability, and durability of GM OE
  • Manufactured to GM OE specification for fit, form, and function
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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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Dorman – Electrical Harness – 2-Wire GM A/C Clutch with Diode (Part No.85143)

Electrical Harness - 2-Wire GM A/C Clutch with Diode

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$11.99
This HVAC clutch coil 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 clutch coil 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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Imperial – Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control (Part No.226204)

Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control

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$55.99
Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control. 160-210°F; push-in probe. Controls the operating temperature of Imperial electric fans. Operates up to 2 fans.

Product Features:
  • Adjustable thermostatic fan control
  • 160-210°F push-in probe
  • For use with Imperial electric fans
  • Probe installs into radiator fins
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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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Motorad – Thermostat Kit-195 Degrees w/ Gasket and Seal (Part No.5170KT)

Thermostat Kit-195 Degrees w/ Gasket and Seal

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$34.99
Manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable

Product Features:
  • High grade stainless steel and copper construction
  • Meets or exceeds OEM standards
  • Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
  • Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
  • 100% tested and calibrated
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ACDelco – 15-1716 GM Original Equipment Engine Coolant Water Outlet (Part No.G4010204804ACD)

15-1716 GM Original Equipment Engine Coolant Water Outlet

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$39.34
ACDelco GM Original Equipment Engine Coolant Water Outlets are housings that connect the radiator hoses to the engine, typically housing the engine coolant thermostat. For certain applications, the water outlet contains threaded holes or ports for sensors and switches. These original equipment engine coolant water outlets are GM-recommended replacements for your vehicle’s original components and have been manufactured to fit your specific GM vehicle, providing the same performance, durability, and service life you expect from General Motors.

Product Features:
  • GM-recommended replacement part for your GM vehicle’s original factory component
  • Offering the quality, reliability, and durability of GM OE
  • Manufactured to GM OE specification for fit, form, and function
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Factory Air – Cap & Valve A/C System Seal Kit (Part No.26777)

Cap & Valve A/C System Seal Kit

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$16.99
High quality OE replacement part with all components needed to complete the job

Product Features:
  • All the seals needed to complete the job
  • Compatible with both R12 and R134a refrigerants
  • SUV and rear air applications
  • Application specific
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Factory Air – New GM Frigidaire/Harrison R4 Radial Clutch Assembly w/ Coil (Part No.47622)

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

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$134.99
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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Santech – A/C Pressure Switch (Part No.R1054301273SII)

A/C Pressure Switch

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$10.44
A/C Pressure Switch

ACDelco – GM Original Equipment Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (Part No.C6020206740ACD)

GM Original Equipment Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

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$53.39
The ACDelco GM Original Equipment Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor monitors the engine temperature, and is a GM-recommended replacement for your vehicle’s original component. The engine temperature signal is used by the engine control module to adjust the air/fuel mixture and ignition timing. This original equipment engine coolant temperature sensor has been manufactured to fit your specific GM vehicle, providing the same performance, durability, and service life you expect from General Motors.

Product Features:
  • Undergo the same stringent testing process as the original part
  • GM-recommended replacement part for your GM vehicle’s original factory component
  • Offering the quality, reliability, and durability of GM OE
  • Manufactured to GM OE specification for fit, form, and function
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Autopart International Inc – Radiator (Part No.G10002045086API)

Radiator

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$277.89
Radiator

Factory Air – Compressor Mounted Low Cut-Out Pressure Switch (Part No.35756)

Compressor Mounted Low Cut-Out Pressure Switch

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$34.49
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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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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Felpro – Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket (Part No.35062)

Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket

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$3.99
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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Felpro – WATER OUTLET GASKET (Part No.35562 T)

WATER OUTLET GASKET

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$19.99
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:
  • Problem-solving gaskets featuring advanced sealing technologies designed specifically for the repair environment
  • PermaDryPlus water outlet gaskets utilize rigid carrier construction and silicone sealing beads to ensure a long-lasting seal, including those with warped housing flanges
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Quality that you can trust
  • Each Fel-Pro gasket, no matter how small, is engineered to exacting standards with proprietary design, engineering and manufacturing processes
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Carquest Premium – Engine Coolant Temperature Switch (Part No.WTA1105)

Engine Coolant Temperature Switch

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$19.49
The engine coolant temperature sender, not to be confused with the engine coolant temperature sensor, is located anywhere within the engine cooling system, and contains a thermistor that changes in resistance value as the thermistors ambient temperature changes. The engine coolant temperature sender is fed 12 volts and is typically used in conjunction with a gauge in the instrument cluster to provide a visual representation of the engine coolant temperature condition.

Product Features:
  • Tin plated lead frame prevents corrosion and ensures a reliable terminal connection under adverse ambient conditions.
  • Lead frame terminal size and location determined using image dimension measuring system or 3D laser scanner.
  • Thermally conductive grease within the housing providing the most accurate temperature transfer from the engine to the thermistor.
  • Plated brass or aluminum housings to prevent housing corrosion, ensures effective heat distribution to thermal element, and ensure a secure and leak-free thread mount.
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD), laser scanning and 3D printing – utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) – in the connector terminal design process ensures speed-to-market and a precise connector fit guaranteed.
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KAI – Cooling Fan Shroud (Part No.GM3110144)

Cooling Fan Shroud

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$25.99
New Platinum Pro Lower Fan Shroud

Product Features:
  • 34 Inch Core
  • 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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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 – System Mounted Cycling Pressure Switch (Part No.36674)

System Mounted Cycling Pressure Switch

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$24.79
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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Carquest Premium – Standard Thermostat: 180 Degrees (Part No.13358)

Standard Thermostat: 180 Degrees

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$9.99
Carquest Premium Thermostats are manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This thermostat will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable.

Product Features:
  • High grade stainless steel and copper construction
  • Meets or exceeds OEM standards
  • Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
  • Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
  • 100% tested and calibrated
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Delphi – A/C Compressor (Part No.CS0120)

A/C Compressor

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$269.99
100 years of OE experience, supplier to the world’s top automakers, OE Heritage and knowledge built into every aftermarket part.

Product Features:
  • All Delphi compressors are an exact fit
  • Sealing washers are included (where applicable) with all Delphi compressors and no extra parts to purchase
  • All Delphi compressors are 100% leak tested
  • Delphi compressors are constructed with high-quality corrosion resistant aluminum alloy not often found in aftermarket products
  • Low torque demand results in better engine performance and increased fuel economy
  • All Delphi compressors meet or exceed OE specifications
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Edelbrock – Engine Water Pump Gasket Set for Chevy Small-Block (Part No.7251)

Engine Water Pump Gasket Set for Chevy Small-Block

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$14.99
Edelbrock #7251 Engine Water Pump Gasket Set Chevy Small Block. Is it time to rebuild your Edelbrock mechanical water pump? No problem– these Edelbrock water pump gaskets will keep your water pump leak-free. They are manufactured from quality materials a

Product Features:
  • Composite Material
  • 2-Pump To Block
  • 1-Back Plate-To-Water Pump
  • O-Ring
  • For SB Chevy
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Permatex – The Right Stuff: 1 Minute Gasket Maker: Grey, 3 OZ (Part No.25238)

The Right Stuff: 1 Minute Gasket Maker: Grey, 3 OZ

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$19.99
Permatex’s The Right Stuff 1 Minute Series offers the fastest return to service in just 1 minute! This leak-proof, elastomeric “Formed-in-place” material is more reliable and longer lasting than pre-cut gaskets. It is blowout resistant and protects against leaks and seepage caused by vibration and thermal expansion. The Right Stuff 1 Minute Grey is specified for high torque and high vibration applications and is formulated to meet or exceed performance standards for long-term sealability, durability and handling.

Product Features:
  • Designed to perform under higher torque loads associated with engines having closely spaced bolt patterns
  • Sensor-safe, non-corrosive, RTV silicone
  • Protects against leaks caused by vibration and thermal expansion
  • Meets performance specs of OE silicone gaskets
  • Quickly returns vehicle to service in just 1 minute
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KAI – Rad Mount Bushing (Part No.GMK4012326682S)

Rad Mount Bushing

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$22.99
New Goodmark 4 Piece Set Of Radiator Mount Cushions, For Models With 4 Row Radiators

Product Features:
  • For Models With 4 Row Radiators
  • 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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1981 GMC K1500 Cooling and Climate Controls

You count on your 1981 GMC K1500 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 150 Cooling and Climate Controls ranging in price from $1.49 to $478.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1981 GMC K1500.

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 GMC K1500 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 5,252 extensive product reviews on 1981 GMC K1500 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 GMC K1500 below to get started!

Top-Rated Cooling and Climate Controls Brands For Your 1981 GMC K1500

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 GMC K1500 running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Carquest Premium, Permatex, Felpro, and even more.

Popular ACDelco Cooling and Climate Controls

You’ll find popular ACDelco brand products across Engine Cooling Parts. All are waiting to get your 1981 GMC K1500 back on the road. Some of the top-rated ACDelco products in these categories are:
Professional Water Pumps
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Professional Water Pumps
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 1981 GMC K1500, and some of our most reviewed Carquest Premium parts include:
Radiator Cap: 16 PSI
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Radiator Cap: 16 PSI
Radiator Caps
Blower Motor: With Wheel
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Blower Motor: With Wheel
Blower Motors
Standard Thermostat: 195 Degrees
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(107)
Standard Thermostat: 195 Degrees
Thermostats

FAQs for 1981 GMC K1500 Cooling and Climate Controls

What are the most purchased Cooling and Climate Controls for the 1981 GMC K1500?

Out of 150 Cooling and Climate Controls for the 1981 GMC K1500, the most popular in our inventory are:
Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ
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(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
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(95)
Sensor-Safe, High-Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
Water Pump Housing Gaskets
Engine Water Pump Gasket
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Engine Water Pump Gasket
Water Pump Gaskets

What are the top-rated 1981 GMC K1500 Cooling and Climate Controls?

Top-rated Cooling and Climate Controls for your 1981 GMC K1500 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket
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Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket
“Perfect fit”
A/C White Orifice Tube
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(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.”