1981 Mercury Cougar Engine Cooling Parts

Essential 1981 Mercury Cougar Engine Cooling Parts

Carquest Premium – Connector (Part No.PTA1198)

Connector

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$24.99
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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Motorcraft – Water Temperature Senders (Part No.P4036648489MTR)

Water Temperature Senders

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$60.69
Motorcraft Water Temperature Senders are designed for durability and electrical performance in Ford and Lincoln vehicles.

Product Features:
  • They feature threads and a seal that are matched to the vehicle application – no one-size-fits-all solution
  • Coolant temperature senders have the proper output curve to work with the vehicle temperature gauge, which helps prevent misreading
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Carquest Premium – Universal Fan Clutch – Non-Thermal (Part No.211011)

Universal Fan Clutch - Non-Thermal

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$47.99
Product Features:
  • Designed, tested, and built by application
  • OE performance, fit, and appearance
  • Precision machined
  • Out of box installation
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Carquest Premium – Engine Cooling Fan Module (Part No.ACC1313)

Engine Cooling Fan Module

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$94.99
All modern vehicles consist of several independent operating systems controlled by a main system processor with independent sub-processors. The sub-processors provide class 2 serial information data to the main processor while handling the operation of the system and carry the circuit load to protect the main operating system. When replacing any level processor programming may be needed to enter the unit into the vehicles main operating system.

Product Features:
  • Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
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Factory Air – Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (Part No.36447)

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

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$27.49
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
  • Brass construction for accurate temperature sensing
  • Color coded for easy identification
  • Zinc coated terminal to resist corrosion
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Carquest Premium – Radiator Cap: 16 PSI (Part No.10230)

Radiator Cap: 16 PSI

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$9.79
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:
  • 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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Dorman – Thermostat Assembly: Includes Water Outlet and O-Ring (Part No.902-200)

Thermostat Assembly: Includes Water Outlet and O-Ring

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$62.99
This replacement engine coolant thermostat housing assembly is engineered to match the fit and durability of the stock housing assembly on specified vehicles. It is designed to withstand extreme temperature changes to extend service life.

Product Features:
  • Ideal replacement – this engine coolant thermostat housing assembly directly replaces the original water outlet 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 housing assemblies
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KAI – Radiator (Part No.RAD1551)

Radiator

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$214.99
New Platinum Pro Radiator, 4.6 Liter V8 Engine

Product Features:
  • 4.6 Liter V8 Engine, 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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Flex A Lite – Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit (Part No.14544)

Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit

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$19.79
Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit

Carquest Premium – Coolant Housing/Water Outlet: Gasket Included (Part No.84884)

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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Stant – Thermostat O-Ring (Part No.G4030195862STN)

Thermostat O-Ring

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$4.55
Thermostat O-Ring

Dorman – Help – Radiator Drain Cocks (Part No.61138)

Radiator Drain Cocks

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$5.79
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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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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Felpro – Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket (Part No.35067)

Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket

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$3.29
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
  • Manufactured for the sealing repair environment
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
  • Quality that you can trust
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Felpro – Engine Water Pump Gasket (Part No.35019)

Engine Water Pump Gasket

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$2.49
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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Mr. Gasket – Thermocap Radiator Cap (Part No.2471S)

Thermocap Radiator Cap

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$47.99
Knowing your coolant temperature can help to prevent burn injuries. Thermocap Cap, with its built-in calibrated thermometer, indicates the coolant temperature. This is useful information prior to cap removal. Never attempt to remove Thermocap Cap when the coolant temperature is very hot. The escaping hot coolant and steam may burn you. Reclamation valve works great with your coolant recovery system. Your radiator can reclaim coolant from your overflow bottle. Wide 30 degree to 270 degree F temperature range. Calibrated in centigrade and Fahrenheit. Color-coded temperature ranges.

Product Features:
  • Indicates Coolant Temperature
  • Helps to Prevent Injuries from coolant or steam burns
  • Integrated Coolant Reclamation Valve
  • Improves Underhood Appearance
  • Fahrenheit and centigrade readings
  • Various valve pressures available
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Carquest Premium – Engine Cooling Fan Switch (Part No.ACA1379)

Engine Cooling Fan Switch

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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.
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Felpro – Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket (Part No.11760)

Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket

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$2.79
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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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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Flex A Lite – 400 Series Nylon Flex Fan (Part No.417)

400 Series Nylon Flex Fan

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$32.99
400 Series Nylon Flex Fan

Edelbrock – Water Pump for Small-Block Ford 1970-79 351C and 351M/400 in Polished Finish (Part No.8849)

Water Pump for Small-Block Ford 1970-79 351C and 351M/400 in Polished Finish

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$451.99
Maximum cooling for street and racing engines. Internal passages are balanced for maximum flow. Impeller is larger than others for maximum pressure. Impeller vanes dramatically increase flow rates. Equal distribution to both sides of block. Only flows in one direction for optimum efficiency. In the early days of the automotive performance industry, you either ran what was available, or you fabricated something you thought met your needs. Such needs were the building blocks of this industry, and it was through the efforts of many that we have the automotive aftermarket, but it was through the work of one name in particular to which many in the industry owe a great debt, and that name is Edelbrock.

Product Features:
  • Maximum Cooling for Street and Racing Engines
  • Internal Passages Are Balanced for Maximum Flow
  • Impeller is Larger than Others For Max Pressure
  • Impeller Vanes Dramatically Increase Flow Rates
  • Equal Distribution to Both Sides of Block
  • Only Flows in One-Direction for Optimum Efficiency
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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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Permatex – The Right Stuff: Grey, 1 Minute Gasket Maker, 10 OZ (Part No.34310)

The Right Stuff: Grey, 1 Minute Gasket Maker, 10 OZ

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$38.99
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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Carquest Premium – Engine Cooling Fan Motor Connector (Part No.PTA1301)

Engine Cooling Fan Motor Connector

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$9.49
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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Imperial – Electric Fan 16" Diameter (Part No.226116)

Electric Fan 16" Diameter

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$92.99
Electric fan with 16″ diameter. Imperial electric fans are reversible for push or pull operation and are designed with a thin, aerodynamic profile for applications with limited space.

Product Features:
  • Rapid-Cool® Thin-Line electric fans
  • 16″ diameter
  • 1,400 CFM
  • Use as a pusher or puller fan
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Carquest Premium – Coolant Housing/Water Outlet: Gasket Included (Part No.85094)

Coolant Housing/Water Outlet: Gasket Included

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$60.99
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)
  • 100% virgin resin material to insure durability
  • 100% leak tested
  • Direct-fit replacement for ease of installation
  • Meets and/or exceeds OEM standard
  • Includes quality gasket or O-ring to ensure proper seal (where applicable)
  • 100% virgin resin material to insure durability
  • 100% leak tested
  • Direct-fit replacement for ease of installation
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Motorad UltraStats – Thermostat: 195 Degrees (Part No.5270-195)

Thermostat: 195 Degrees

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$15.99
This premium upgraded thermostat is everything you were looking for. UltraStat Thermostats are the toughest thermostats on the market. All heavy gauge stainless steel construction provides long-life durability, as well as complete corrosion resistance. Exclusive BLVT Valve technology minimizes thermal shock to cooling system components. This is the perfect upgrade to help insure your cooling system is working exactly as you need and expect it to for longevity.

Product Features:
  • Heavy gauge stainless steel components offer increased reliability and long-lasting durability
  • Exclusive BLVT Valve Technology minimizes thermal shock to cooling system components
  • Stainless steel thermal element for unmatched corrosion resistance and revolutionary REAX wax mixture provides quicker reaction time
  • AccuSpring Design for stable temperature control and increased cabin comfort
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Carquest Premium – Standard Thermostat: 160 Degrees (Part No.13356)

Standard Thermostat: 160 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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1981 Mercury Cougar Engine Cooling Parts

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Mercury Cougar. Maybe you just need a couple of Engine Cooling Parts. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 76 different Engine Cooling Parts in our inventory ranging from $1.49 to $347.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 Mercury Cougar running smoothly.

Engine Cooling Parts are only as good as their brand. We stock 15 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 Mercury Cougar. Carquest Premium, Permatex, and Motorad UltraStats are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Engine Cooling Parts for your 1981 Mercury Cougar, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 5,002 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Electric Fan – 12" Diameter with 3.5 stars and Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control with 4.8 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Engine Cooling Parts to keep your 1981 Mercury Cougar rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Engine Cooling Parts Brands To Make Your 1981 Mercury Cougar Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 Mercury Cougar demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Engine Cooling Parts make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your Cougar the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Engine Cooling Parts brands and parts.

Popular Flex A Lite Engine Cooling Parts

We carry Flex A Lite parts in our stock across Radiator Fan Spacers categories, plus more. For a 1981 Mercury Cougar, our most popular Flex A Lite Engine Cooling Parts include:
Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit
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(1)
Belt-Driven Fan Spacer Kit
Radiator Fan Spacers

Top 1981 Mercury Cougar Engine Cooling Parts from Carquest Premium

Carquest Premium products are another trusted brand when it comes to Engine Cooling Parts for your 1981 Mercury Cougar. Popular Carquest Premium parts include:
Standard Thermostat: 195 Degrees
from $9.99
(107)
Standard Thermostat: 195 Degrees
Thermostats
Radiator Cap: 16 PSI
from $9.79
(103)
Radiator Cap: 16 PSI
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Caps
Radiator Cap: 16 PSI
from $13.49
(65)
Radiator Cap: 16 PSI
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Caps

FAQs for 1981 Mercury Cougar Engine Cooling Parts

What are the most purchased Engine Cooling Parts for the 1981 Mercury Cougar?

Out of 76 Engine Cooling Parts for the 1981 Mercury Cougar, 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
Water Pump Housing Gaskets
Standard Thermostat: 180 Degrees
from $9.99
(36)
Standard Thermostat: 180 Degrees
Thermostats
Thermostat: 195 Degrees
from $18.29
This product is not rated
Thermostat: 195 Degrees
Thermostats

What are the top-rated 1981 Mercury Cougar Engine Cooling Parts?

Top-rated Engine Cooling Parts for your 1981 Mercury Cougar based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Electric Fan - 12" Diameter
from $94.99
(38)
Electric Fan – 12" Diameter
“good”
Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control
from $22.99
(35)
Adjustable Thermostatic Fan Control
“Advance kicks butt”
Electric Fan 16" Diameter
from $92.99
(34)
Electric Fan 16" Diameter
“Awesome”