1981 GMC K2500 Cooling and Climate Controls

Essential 1981 GMC K2500 Cooling and Climate Controls

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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Felpro – THERMOSTAT GASKET (Part No.35614)

THERMOSTAT GASKET

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$5.29
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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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 Premium – A/C Compressor Clutch Connector (Part No.PTA1658)

A/C Compressor Clutch Connector

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$11.99
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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Carquest Premium – Engine Water Pump: New, Gasket/Seals Included (Part No.T3110)

Engine Water Pump: New, Gasket/Seals Included

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$71.99
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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Factory Air – Sealing Washer Kit (Part No.24334)

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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Flex A Lite – Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit (Part No.14548)

Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit

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$17.99
Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit

Permatex – Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ (Part No.22071)

Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker, 0.5 OZ

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$6.99
Permatex Water Pump & Thermostat RTV Silicone Gasket Maker is a noncorrosive, sensor-safe RTV silicone gasket material formulated for water pumps and thermostat housings. Permatex Water Pump & Thermostat has the highest water-glycol resistance available in an RTV silicone.

Product Features:
  • Sensor-safe, noncorrosive RTV silicone gasket material
  • Formulated specifically for water pumps and thermostat housings
  • Highest water-glycol resistance available in RTV silicone
  • Superior adhesion and flexibility
  • Can be used as a gasket maker or dressing
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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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Carquest Premium – Coolant Housing/Water Outlet: Gasket Included (Part No.84987)

Coolant Housing/Water Outlet: Gasket Included

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$20.79
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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Carquest Standard – Reman R4 Lightweight Compressor w/ Clutch (Part No.DW57237)

Reman R4 Lightweight Compressor w/ Clutch

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$161.99
Carquest Standard compressors offer reliable, long-lasting performance for a leak-free, dependable repair.

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
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Carquest Premium – Blower Motor: Without Wheel (Part No.35588)

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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ACDelco – Multi-Purpose Pigtail (Part No.PT1357)

Multi-Purpose Pigtail

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$37.99
ACDelco GM Original Equipment Pigtail Connectors are connectors ready to be spliced into vehicle harnesses, and are GM-recommended replacements for your vehicle’s original components. These original equipment pigtail connectors have been manufactured to fit your GM vehicle, providing the same performance, durability, and service life you expect from General Motors.

Product Features:
  • Protective outer coverings help provide long-lasting durability
  • Color-coded wires allow for easy installation
  • 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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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 – New GM Harrison DA6-HR6-HD6-HT6+HE6 Clutch Assembly w/ Coil (Part No.47667)

New GM Harrison DA6-HR6-HD6-HT6+HE6 Clutch Assembly w/ Coil

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$182.99
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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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 – Heater Core (Part No.398241)

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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ARP Auto Racing – For Use With Gen Iii/ Ls Series Chevy Small Block, Hex Head, Black Oxide, Chrome (Part No.134-3201)

For Use With Gen Iii/ Ls Series Chevy Small Block, Hex Head, Black Oxide, Chrome

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$29.99
ARP timing cover bolts are available in both polished stainless steel or black oxide finish chrome moly. You also can choose between standard hex head bolts or compact 12 point fasteners. Also available as part of ARP complete engine and accessory kits. Studs are preferred by many pro engine builders because they eliminate the chance of pinching gaskets and contribute to easier engine assembly. You will note that ARP studs feature a special bullet nose to guide the nut accurately into place. Available in black oxide finish 8740 chrome moly or polished stainless steel with hex or 12 point nuts. Alternators that come loose are a pain, so That is why ARP came up with these super tough bolts (your choice of chrome moly steel or polished stainless (ARP 300) both rated 170,000 PSI). The stainless has the added advantage of being rust and corrosion resistant. It is the fastener of choice.

Product Features:
  • Made From Black Oxide Finished 8740 Chrome Moly Or Corrosion Resistant Stainless Steel
  • Nominally Rated At 170,000 PSI Tensile Strength
  • Professional Quality Fasteners
  • Made In USA
  • Hex Head
  • Sold As A Kit
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Flex A Lite – Trimline Straight Blade Electric Fan (Part No.114)

Trimline Straight Blade Electric Fan

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$125.99
Trimline Straight Blade Electric Fan

Carquest Premium – Coolant Temperature Sensor (Part No.WTC1172)

Coolant Temperature Sensor

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$15.99
Approved materials for increased durability in even the most extreme temperatures. All MotoRad Coolant Temperature Sensors are designed to meet or exceed OEM specifications at our ISO TS16949 manufacturing facilities.

Product Features:
  • 100% factory resistance calibrated to ensure precision tolerances, resulting in extremely accurate temperature for optimal performance
  • Thread Sealant and/or O-ring pre-installed on applicable sensors to ensure leak free performance
  • Brass sensor housing precision machined to meet or exceed OE thermal conductivity
  • OE precision matched thermistor position for correct output parameters
  • Extensive product testing includes salt spray, high/low temperature impact, thermal vibration, durability, static electricity, and micro tension, among other tests, to ensure all sensors meet or exceed OEM specifications.
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Motorad – Thermostat Kit: Includes Housing, Thermostat and Seal, 195 Degrees (Part No.5169KT)

Thermostat Kit: Includes Housing, Thermostat and Seal, 195 Degrees

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$20.99
Kit includes thermostat, housing, and all necessary seals/gaskets to do the complete job. These individual parts are manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This thermostat and housing 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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Carquest Premium – HVAC Vacuum Closed Bypass Heater Valve (Part No.T74781)

HVAC Vacuum Closed Bypass Heater Valve

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$31.49
Carquest Heater Control Valves are application specific and tested to ensure proper fit and function to maintain your vehicle’s heater is functioning to OEM standards.
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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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Factory Air – Compressor Mounted Low Cut-Out Pressure Switch (Part No.35973)

Compressor Mounted Low Cut-Out Pressure Switch

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$31.49
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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Carquest Premium – Universal Fan Clutch – Heavy-Duty Truck Fan Drive (Part No.216013)

Universal Fan Clutch - Heavy-Duty Truck Fan Drive

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$167.99
Please note: Advance Auto Parts is proud to carry comparable exact-fit parts from multiple vendors, as such, the item you receive may be one of two quality brands. Both brands meet the same fitment requirements and are equal in their performance and specifications. The fan clutch is the component of the cooling system that varies the fan speed to meet the cooling needs of the engine. The fan clutch provides high airflow volume and, by only operating the fan as needed, promotes good fuel economy. CARQUEST fan clutches are designed to meet OE performance specifications.

Product Features:
  • CARQUEST Premium Fan Clutch
  • Heavy-duty truck fan drives
  • Designed, tested and built by application
  • OE performance, fit and appearance
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Factory Air – Lip Seal Shaft Seal Kit (Part No.24013)

Lip Seal Shaft Seal Kit

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$21.99
All hardware included; Compatible with R12 And R134A; High quality construction; Universal applications
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Mr. Gasket – Chrome Plated Steel Water Pump Pulley (Part No.4974)

Chrome Plated Steel Water Pump Pulley

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$59.19
Replace your stock black engine pulleys with a pair of chrome plated steel pulleys from Mr. Gasket. The pulleys are highly polished then chrome plated for lasting beauty. Designed for small and big block Chevrolet engines with 5/8 inch water pump shaft.

Product Features:
  • Highly Polished For Lasting Beauty
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Carquest – HVAC Blower Control Switch (Part No.BL235)

HVAC Blower Control Switch

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$290.05
High-quality products that meet OE appearance and performance to provide professional technicians and DIYers with a cost-effective solution.

Product Features:
  • Designed to OE standards for ease of installation
  • High-quality materials withstand extreme conditions
  • Undergoes extensive testing to ensure reliability
  • As a global manufacturer of automotive aftermarket products, we maintain complete quality control throughout the manufacturing process
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1981 GMC K2500 Cooling and Climate Controls

You count on your 1981 GMC K2500 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 149 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 K2500.

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 K2500 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 5,422 extensive product reviews on 1981 GMC K2500 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 K2500 below to get started!

Top-Rated Cooling and Climate Controls Brands For Your 1981 GMC K2500

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 K2500 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 1981 GMC K2500 back on the road. Some of the top-rated GMB products in these categories are:
GMB Water Pump
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(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 1981 GMC K2500, 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
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(107)
Standard Thermostat: 195 Degrees
Thermostats

FAQs for 1981 GMC K2500 Cooling and Climate Controls

What are the most purchased Cooling and Climate Controls for the 1981 GMC K2500?

Out of 149 Cooling and Climate Controls for the 1981 GMC K2500, 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 GMC K2500 Cooling and Climate Controls?

Top-rated Cooling and Climate Controls for your 1981 GMC K2500 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.”