Engine Oil Cooler: Layout

1987 Saab 900 Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.0 J, AutomaticSECTION Layout

Air-cooled variant for cars with ME, FE and AU specifications, and all 1984-93 B202 turbo engines. Water-cooled variant (all other models). See Fig 1 .

Air-cooled variant with thermostat for 1985-93 cars with B202 engine and USA, CA or JA specifications. See Fig 2 .

Fig 1: Engine Oil Cooler (Water-Cooled Variant)
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