1990 Saab 9000 Belts and Hoses

This Litens belt tensioner is manufactured by INA, the original equipment (O.E.) tensioner supplier. The tensioner meets all form, fit, and performance characteristics of the original equipment part (with the exception of not having the car manufacturer’s logo or part number applied to the part). This tensioner is designed for a wide variety of Saab 9000 vehicles with a 2.3L gas engine. Like the original part, this tensioner is manufactured to OE specifications. The Litens replacement part maintains the O.E. designed hydraulic strut and all bracketry for easy replacement. It is recommended to replace the entire tensioning unit to ensure proper performance. Common O.E. Part Number: 4901443. Litens is the world’s largest supplier of original equipment (O.E.) power transmission products. At Litens, we design systems that are more efficient, resulting in tangible fuel economy/emissions benefits. Litens holds over 2000 patents and continues to respond to the ever-changing automotive industry by investing heavily in new technology, facilities, and people. 90% of our line is made of products coming from the OE manufacturer, which makes the Litens Tensioning Products portfolio the purest OE tensioning line in the North American aftermarket.

Dayco No Slack Automatic Belt Tensioners are built to outperform and outlast competitive OE parts. This specific Dayco Automatic Belt Tensioner is manufactured with a specially coated patented flat wire spring to allow the internal tension to be concentric, thus providing a more even degree of constant tension. The heavy duty cast aluminum spring case resists cracking and fatigue. Each component is built to resist rust, endure the toughest of conditions while promoting quieter performance and longer life.

Product Features:

• Manufactured with a specially coated patented flat wire spring to allow the internal tension to be concentric, thus providing a more even degree of constant tension
• The heavy duty cast aluminum spring case resists cracking and fatigue
• Includes installation instructions
• Rust resistant construction

This Litens tensioner is manufactured by the Original Equipment (O.E.) supplier of this popular tensioner used in Saab vehicles. While the appearance is slightly different from the original equipment part, the Litens part maintains Saab original form, fit, and function specifications. The Litens design includes a heavy duty polymer pulley for long life and performance, a location pin precisely molded into the tensioner base, and a lock-pin device to hold the tensioner in the open position for ease of installation. Litens is the world’s largest supplier of original equipment (O.E.) power transmission products. At Litens, we design systems that are more efficient, resulting in tangible fuel economy/emissions benefits. Litens holds over 2000 patents and continues to respond to the ever-changing automotive industry by investing heavily in new technology, facilities, and people. 90% of our line is made of products coming from the OE manufacturer, which makes the Litens Tensioning Products portfolio the purest OE tensioning line in the North American aftermarket._

Product Features:

• Manufactured by the one on the world’s largest original equipment tensioner suppliers to ensure proper form, fit, and performance
• Installation instructions included.
• Heavy Duty Steel Pulley
• Professional Mechanics will change this tensioner in approx. 20 minutes.
• Due to the fact that belts and tensioners have similar Original Equipment “design life targets”, it is often a best practice to replace the belt tensioner when replacing a worn or broken belt. Belt removal is required to change the tensioner. Therefore, d

The Dayco curved radiator hose features knitted reinforcement, a protective sleeve and a synthetic EPDM rubber construction for high-strength performance, protection against abrasion and resistance to oil, mud, salt, road debris, ozone and coolants. It can also withstand temperature variations of -40 Deg. F (-40 Deg. C) to +257 Deg. F (+125 Deg. C). The inner base tube is reinforced with knitted rayon for maximum strength and burst resistance for the life of the hose.

Product Features:

• Meets SAE J20R4, Class D-1 requirements
• Meets Type EC electro-chemical requirements as specified in SAE J1684, which prevents inner tube deterioration caused by the build-up of static electric charges
• Provides excellent protection against external elements

Designed to replace original equipment manufacturer hose, Dayco Molded Radiator and Bypass Hose are built with knitted reinforcement and EPDM construction which provides high strength and resistance to oil, mud, salt, road debris, ozone, coolants, and temperature variations of -40F (-40C) to +257F (+125C) that are required for OEM hose replacements. The inner base tube is reinforced with knitted rayon for maximum strength and burst resistance for the life of the hose. The Dayco Molded Radiator and Bypass Hose has a convenient plastic hang strap for quick and easy merchandising. In addition to meeting SAE J20R4, Class D-1 requirements, this hose is now designed to meet Type EC electro- chemical requirements as specified in SAE J1684.

Product Features:

• Made with synthetic EPDM rubber compounds that provide resistance to deterioration from ozone, coolants, and temperature variations of -40F (-40C) to +257F (+125C)
• The inner base tube is reinforced with knitted rayon for maximum strength and burst resistance for the life of the hose
• Meets SAE J20R4, Class D-1 requirements for improved service hose
• Meets Type EC electro-chemical requirements as specified in SAE J1684; which eliminates premature deterioration of the inner tube caused by the build up of static electric charges
• Limited Three Year Warranty

Dayco idler/tensioner pulleys are built with smoother surfaces and tighter dimensional tolerances, which translates to less vibration and longer belt life. In addition to stamped, forged steel and powdered metal pulleys, Dayco also designs ultra-strong pl

Product Features:

• Designed for the majority of automotive vehicle applications on the road today
• High-quality materials help resist wear and improve belt life
• Features premium lubricated bearings to extend service life
• Meets or exceeds OE quality

Constructed with aramid reinforced EPDM compounds, the Dayco poly-V serpentine belt delivers  more than just OE quality. Developed through extensive laboratory and road testing, the rib profile in this EPDM belt has been engineered to conform to high mileage, worn or misaligned drives and helps eliminate noisy belt conditions. Dayco poly rib serpentine belts offer extensive flexibility and longer service life, while handling higher workloads and temperatures.

Product Features:

• Provides full coverage for today’s light-duty vehicle market, especially vehicles with troublesome drives
• Engineered to help address noise issues caused by the belt drive 
• Capable of handling more extreme temperatures and workloads

The Driveworks belt is designed to provide better belt-to-pulley contact. The specialized rubber compound incorporates a high temperature polymer formulated to maximize load carrying requirements and belt life. This Driveworks ribbed belt has been constructed and engineered to meet the stringent demands of today’s automotive drive systems. The Driveworks ribbed belt delivers long-lasting dependable belt life.

Product Features:

• Constructed with heat and ozone resistant EPDM rubber
• Fiber is added to the rib stock to reinforce the rubber and reduce noise from worn and misaligned pulleys
• Made with treated polyester cord to reduce belt stretch

Import or domestic, car or truck, every vehicle can depend on the superior quality of Gates precision fit Micro-V belts. With advanced technology that matches the OE size, construction and materials, Gates Micro-V ensures optimal vehicle performance.

Product Features:

• Special belt construction eliminates belt noise, reduces tension loss and solves problem drive applications
• EPDM rubber constructions resist cracking on the rib surface
• Meets or exceeds all specifications from the Original Equipment Manufacturer
• Tensioner Replacement is Recommended (if equipped)
• Unique form grinding of each individual belt assures precise dimensional control.
• Meets or exceeds SAE J1459, SAE J2432, and SAE J1596 specifications.

The Driveworks belt is designed to provide better belt-to-pulley contact. The specialized rubber compound incorporates a high temperature polymer formulated to maximize load carrying requirements and belt life. This Driveworks ribbed belt has been constructed and engineered to meet the stringent demands of today’s automotive drive systems. The Driveworks ribbed belt delivers long-lasting dependable belt life.

Product Features:

• Constructed with heat and ozone resistant EPDM rubber
• Fiber is added to the rib stock to reinforce the rubber and reduce noise from worn and misaligned pulleys
• Made with treated polyester cord to reduce belt stretch

Dayco® High Performance V-Belt is the workhorse of the heavy-duty industry. Polyester cord provides maximum power transfer and tension holding capability for the life of the belt. The laminated construction helps absorb greater shock loads associated with diesel engines. These Dayco® High Performance V-Belt advantages translate into less downtime, lower maintenance costs, and increased dependability. Dayco’s High Performance V-Belt meets or exceeds SAE J636 and J637 specifications.

Product Features:

• The High Performance V-Belt design delivers more flexibility and increases airflow around the belt, so it runs cooler and lasts longer than most competitive belts
• Polyester cord provides maximum power transfer and tension holding capability for the life of the belt
• The laminated construction helps absorb greater shock loads associated with diesel engines
• Made with specially formulated rubber compounds, this belt is highly resistant to extreme under hood temperatures that can cause premature damage to under engineered rubber compounds

Replacement belt for the most demanding engine drives. Due to thermal forces, this variable notched belt actually tightens on the drive as it gets hot. This results in improved belt performance by reducing tension decay and noise.

Product Features:

• Fiber-loaded rubber stock adds flexibility along the length of the belt and provides greater lateral stability in the pulley
• Form-ground to ensure precise top width and sidewall dimensional control for proper fit to the pulley
• Thermally-active tensile cords for maintenance-free performance when properly installed and tensioned
• Resists oil, heat, ozone, weather and aging for improved belt life
• Meets or exceeds SAE J636C specifications

Built for passenger cars and light-duty trucks, Dayco’s extensive line of Poly Rib serpentine belts are engineered for high mileage, demanding drives found in today’s vehicles. As the manufacturer of the first original equipment multi-ribbed serpentine belt, Dayco’s commitment to automotive product excellence and innovation is unwavering. The Dayco Poly Rib W Profile serpentine belt is the most innovative advancement in serpentine belt design in more than 30 years. Developed through extensive laboratory and actual road mileage testing, this unique rib profile EPDM belt has been engineered to conform to high mileage, worn or misaligned drives and help eliminate noisy belt conditions. Constructed with aramid-reinforced EPDM compounds, the Dayco W Poly Rib serpentine belt delivers more than just OE-required quality. It delivers the solution to troublesome drive problems.

Product Features:

• Constructed with aramid-reinforced EPDM compounds
• Engineered to conform to high mileage, worn or misaligned drives
• Helps eliminate noisy belt conditions Related Documents: (PDF 63.78 KB)

ACDelco Professional, premium aftermarket V-Belts serve as replacement belts for today’s most demanding engine drives. Due to thermal forces, these variable notched belts actually tighten on the drive as they get hot. This results in improved belt performance by reducing tension, decay, and noise. These premium aftermarket replacement v-belts are manufactured to meet or exceed your expectations for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:

• Its fiber loaded rubber stock puts more flexibility along the length of the belt, yet gives the belt greater lateral stability in the pulley
• Has thermally active tensile cords that provide maintenance free performance when properly installed and tensioned
• Manufactured with form ground to ensure precise top width and sidewall dimensional control for proper fit in the pulley as well as a smoother, quieter running belt

The Driveworks V-Belt is manufactured with top quality components to deliver the maximum power and performance on all passenger cars and light duty trucks in service today.

Product Features:

• This belt is made with bottom cogs to provide the maximum flexibility and grip required on v-belt drives
• Polyester cords provide extreme tension-holding capability for longer belt life
• The raw edge belt design delivers the maximum gripping power
• The highly engineered rubber compounds are resistant to under hood heat and ozone deterioration

This Litens pulley is manufactured by the original equipment pulley supplier to ensure proper fit and performance. This pulley is produced for serpentine belt routing applications and conforms to original equipment material, tolerances, and specifications. This replacement part is made in Germany to the O.E. specified design and meets all performance and durability requirements. Heavy duty thermoplastic construction. This is a 80.0mm O.D. flat pulley. Manufactured for Saab applications. Litens is the world’s largest supplier of original equipment (O.E.) power transmission products. At Litens, we design systems that are more efficient, resulting in tangible fuel economy/emissions benefits. Litens holds over 2000 patents and continues to respond to the ever-changing automotive industry by investing heavily in new technology, facilities, and people. 90% of our line is made of products coming from the OE manufacturer, which makes the Litens Tensioning Products portfolio the purest OE tensioning line in the North American aftermarket.

Dayco No Slack Idler/Tensioner Pulleys are built with smoother surfaces and tighter dimensional tolerances, which translates to less vibration and therefore longer belt life. Lifetime lubricated ball bearings and double high temperature seals assure peak bearing performance, the most critical element of a pulley’s service life. This specific “flat”, serpentine belt driven pulley contains specially formulated glass-filled polymers to insure a high strength, cooler running, wear resistant “plastic” pulley.

Product Features:

• Lifetime lubricated ball bearings
• Double high temperature seals to assure peak bearing performance
• Flat pulley that contains specially formulated glass-filled polymers to insure a high strength, cooler running, wear resistant “plastic” pulley
• Meets or exceeds OE quality

This pulley is manufactured by Litens Automotive the inventor of the first automatic belt tensioner in 1979 and today the world’s largest supplier of Original Equipment (O.E.) belt tensioning and routing products. This pulley is produced for serpentine belt routing applications and as the pulley component on automatic tensioner applications. This pulley conforms to original equipment material, tolerances, and specifications. The part is made in Canada using the O.E. specified design and meets all performance and durability requirements. Heavy duty thermoplastic construction for long life and trouble-free performance. Litens is the world’s largest supplier of original equipment (O.E.) power transmission products. At Litens, we design systems that are more efficient, resulting in tangible fuel economy/emissions benefits. Litens holds over 2000 patents and continues to respond to the ever-changing automotive industry by investing heavily in new technology, facilities, and people. 90% of our line is made of products coming from the OE manufacturer, which makes the Litens Tensioning Products portfolio the purest OE tensioning line in the North American aftermarket._

Product Features:

• Manufactured by Litens, the largest original equipment tensioner and pulley supplier in the world, to ensure proper form, fit, and performance
• Heavy Duty Glass Reinforced Polymer Pulley for optimized dimensional control and running surface durability
• OE-spec sealed ball bearings with synthetic grease and double lip seals for long life

The INA Accessory Belt Idler Pulley is a direct fit OEM replacement that contains the same high quality craftsmanship as the original equipment it replaces.

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent and a direct fit application.
• Precision bearing
• OE High quality pulley assembly
• Durable long life performance.

The APA Accessory Belt Idler Pulley is a direct fit OEM replacement that contains the same high quality craftsmanship as the original equipment it replaces.

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent and a direct fit application.
• Precision bearing
• OE High quality pulley assembly
• Durable long life performance.

This pulley is manufactured by one of the largest original equipment pulley suppliers to ensure proper fit and performance. This pulley is produced for serpentine belt routing applications and conforms to original equipment material, tolerances, and specifications. This replacement part is made in Italy to the O.E. specified design and meets all performance and durability requirements. Heavy duty Thermoplastic pulley with new mounting bolts and washer- for Saab applications. Litens is the world’s largest supplier of original equipment (O.E.) power transmission products. At Litens, we design systems that are more efficient, resulting in tangible fuel economy/emissions benefits. Litens holds over 2000 patents and continues to respond to the ever-changing automotive industry by investing heavily in new technology, facilities, and people. 90% of our line is made of products coming from the OE manufacturer, which makes the Litens Tensioning Products portfolio the purest OE tensioning line in the North American aftermarket.