The 1972 Checker Taxicab has 81 cooling system parts with verified fitment on this page — 8 part types and 14 brands, covering both the 4.1L 250cid L6 and the 5.7L 350cid V8. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
The cooling system system on the 1972 Checker Taxicab keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses. The largest groups are Thermostat (25 parts), Radiator Hose (21 parts) and Coolant / Antifreeze (15 parts). The other 5 part types cover the remaining 20 parts.
The 1972 Checker Taxicab was sold with both the 4.1L 250cid L6 and the 5.7L 350cid V8. 47 parts fit every engine; the other 34 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1972 Checker Taxicab cooling system parts are MOTORAD (20 parts), GATES (16 parts) and PEAK (7 parts), plus 11 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Economy and Premium.
16 parts on this 1972 Checker Taxicab page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including FVP MV5050GAL (Coolant / Antifreeze) and MOTORAD T13 (Radiator Cap). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Coolant / Antifreeze
Compatible With All Colors
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | AF3055 | 🇺🇸 US | Prime YellowAll Vehicles | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Popular Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | MV5050GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Extended LifeAll Makes / All Models | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Popular Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | AF3100 | 🇺🇸 US | Prime Yellow - All VehiclesExtended Life | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | BQA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Blue Mountain Long LifeAll Vehicle | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 719009 | 🇺🇸 US | Multi-Vehicle Yellow1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Popular Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | AF2100 | 🇺🇸 US | All Vehicles10yr/300k mi | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | PKP1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | All Vehicles Antifreeze1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | PXA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Global Lifetime1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | AFMAX | 🇺🇸 US | Max Universal1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | GREEN5050GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Low Silicate Blend1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | BMA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Blue Mountain Conventional Green1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | RUA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Conventional Green1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | FFA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Full Force Conventional Green1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | SEP1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Sierra Conventional Green Concentrate Low Toxic Option1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | AF3300 | 🇺🇸 US | Prime Conventional Green 1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator.
15 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 1972 Checker Taxicab come from 4 brands — PEAK, PRESTONE, FVP and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. Every part fits both the 4.1L 250cid L6 and the 5.7L 350cid V8.
In the Compatible With All Colors grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3055.
The Economy section lists 4 options from FVP, PRESTONE, PEAK and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.
In the Premium grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 4 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.
In the Standard Replacement grade, PEAK, FVP and PRESTONE supply 6 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is FVP GREEN5050GAL.
Cooling System Tester Adapter
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATES Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 31413 | 🇺🇸 US | Cooling System PressureRadiator Cap | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 3003 | 🇺🇸 US | StandardIncluded In Tester Kit | View on Amazon |
This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system.
2 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 1972 Checker Taxicab come from 2 brands — GATES and MOTORAD. Every part fits both the 4.1L 250cid L6 and the 5.7L 350cid V8.
Part numbers include GATES 31413 and MOTORAD 3003.
Radiator Cap
Locking Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATES Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 31511 | 🇺🇸 US | Safety Release Radiator Cap | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | ST13 | 🇺🇸 US | Safety Lever | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD Popular Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | T13 | 🇺🇸 US | Standard | View on Amazon |
| GATES Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 31527 | 🇺🇸 US | OE Type | View on Amazon |
| SKP Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | SK10229 | 🇺🇸 US | Pressure Rating 13 psi | View on Amazon |
This table covers the caps that hold system pressure at the radiator or reservoir neck. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable.
5 Radiator Cap parts for the 1972 Checker Taxicab come from 3 brands — GATES, MOTORAD and SKP. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD T13. Every part fits both the 4.1L 250cid L6 and the 5.7L 350cid V8.
In the Locking Replacement grade, GATES and MOTORAD supply 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is GATES 31511.
Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from MOTORAD, GATES and SKP. A representative part number is MOTORAD T13.
This group includes MOTORAD T13, GATES 31511 and MOTORAD ST13 and the remaining parts above.
Radiator Hose
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Fits: 4.1L 250cid L6 | 31634 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold / ProfessionalFlexible | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: 4.1L 250cid L6 | 31701 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold / ProfessionalFlexible | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 31636 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold / ProfessionalFlexible | View on Amazon |
| DAYCO Fits: 4.1L 250cid L6 | 81141 | 🇺🇸 US | Flex Radiator Hose | View on Amazon |
| DAYCO Fits: 4.1L 250cid L6 | 81341 | 🇺🇸 US | Flex Radiator Hose | View on Amazon |
| DAYCO Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 81161 | 🇺🇸 US | Flex Radiator Hose | View on Amazon |
| GATES Fits: 4.1L 250cid L6 | 25474 | 🇺🇸 US | Flexible | View on Amazon |
| GATES Fits: 4.1L 250cid L6 | 26502 | 🇺🇸 US | Flexible (Heavy-Duty) | View on Amazon |
| GATES Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 25477 | 🇺🇸 US | Flexible | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Popular Fits: 4.1L 250cid L6 | 22219M | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Professional / GoldMolded | View on Amazon |
| DAYCO Popular Fits: 4.1L 250cid L6 | 70081 | 🇺🇸 US | Curved | View on Amazon |
| GATES Popular Fits: 4.1L 250cid L6 | 21660 | 🇺🇸 US | Molded | View on Amazon |
| GATES Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 20416 | 🇺🇸 US | Molded | View on Amazon |
| GATES Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 20475 | 🇺🇸 US | Molded | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: 4.1L 250cid L6 | 22002M | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Professional / GoldMolded | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 24008L | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Professional / GoldMolded | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 20026S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Professional / GoldMolded | View on Amazon |
| DAYCO Fits: 4.1L 250cid L6 | 70391 | 🇺🇸 US | Curved | View on Amazon |
| DAYCO Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 70311 | 🇺🇸 US | Curved | View on Amazon |
| DAYCO Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 70344 | 🇺🇸 US | Curved | View on Amazon |
| GATES Fits: 4.1L 250cid L6 | 20145 | 🇺🇸 US | Molded | View on Amazon |
This table covers the upper, lower and connecting hoses between radiator, engine and reservoir. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle.
21 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 1972 Checker Taxicab, from ACDELCO, DAYCO and GATES. ACDELCO 22219M carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 9 parts, from ACDELCO, DAYCO and GATES. A representative part number is ACDELCO 31634.
The Standard Replacement section: 12 options from ACDELCO, DAYCO and GATES. ACDELCO 22219M is listed in this group.
Thermostat
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATES Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 33508 | 🇺🇸 US | Economy | View on Amazon |
| GATES Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 33509 | 🇺🇸 US | Economy | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 300160 | 🇺🇸 US | Economy | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 300195 | 🇺🇸 US | Economy | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 300180 | 🇺🇸 US | Economy | View on Amazon |
Heavy Duty
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 5200160 | 🇺🇸 US | Ultra Stat | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 5200180 | 🇺🇸 US | Ultra Stat | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 5200195 | 🇺🇸 US | Ultra Stat | View on Amazon |
Performance
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD Popular Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 2000160 | 🇺🇸 US | High Flow | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Popular Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 2000180 | 🇺🇸 US | High Flow | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Popular Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 2000195 | 🇺🇸 US | High Flow | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | MRD100 | 🇺🇸 US | Racing Thermostat | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 7200180 | 🇺🇸 US | Fail-Safe | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 7200195 | 🇺🇸 US | Fail-Safe | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 7200160 | 🇺🇸 US | Fail-Safe | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORAD Popular Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 200195 | 🇺🇸 US | Standard | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Popular Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 200180 | 🇺🇸 US | Standard | View on Amazon |
| CALORSTAT Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | TH137892 | 🇺🇸 US | PerformanceDoes Not Include Seal | View on Amazon |
| CALORSTAT Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | THF137892 | 🇺🇸 US | High EfficiencyLarger Main Valve Seat | View on Amazon |
| CALORSTAT Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | TH137896 | 🇺🇸 US | PerformanceDoes Not Include Seal | View on Amazon |
| GATES Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 33009 | 🇺🇸 US | OE Type | View on Amazon |
| GATES Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 33006 | 🇺🇸 US | OE Type | View on Amazon |
| GATES Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 33008 | 🇺🇸 US | OE Type | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 200205 | 🇺🇸 US | Standard | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD Fits: all 1972 Taxicab engines | 200160 | 🇺🇸 US | Standard | View on Amazon |
This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part.
25 Thermostat parts are listed for the 1972 Checker Taxicab, from MOTORAD, GATES and CALORSTAT. MOTORAD 2000160 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1972 Taxicab.
Economy: 5 parts, from MOTORAD and GATES. A representative part number is GATES 33508.
The Heavy Duty section lists 3 options from MOTORAD — rated for severe service. MOTORAD 5200160 is listed in this group.
In the Performance grade, MOTORAD supplies 4 parts: engineered beyond original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MOTORAD 2000160.
The Premium section: 3 options from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 7200180 is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section: 10 options from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT and GATES. MOTORAD 200195 is listed in this group.
Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 35062 | 🇺🇸 US | 1-13/16 (In) Inside DiameterComposite Material | View on Amazon |
| FEL-PRO Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 35562T | 🇺🇸 US | Permadryplus | View on Amazon |
| GATES Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 33624 | 🇺🇸 US | Thermostat Gasket - 1 27/32" | View on Amazon |
| MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | C24109 | 🇺🇸 US | PaperUniversal Type | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 711359200 | 🇺🇸 US | Rigid CarrierWater Outlet | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
5 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 1972 Checker Taxicab come from 4 brands — FEL-PRO, GATES, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35062.
Part numbers include FEL-PRO 35062, FEL-PRO 35562T and GATES 33624, among others listed above.
Water Pump Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO Popular Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 5152 | 🇺🇸 US | To Block3 Bolt Gasket | View on Amazon |
| FEL-PRO Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 13032 | 🇺🇸 US | To BlockBacking Plate | View on Amazon |
| FEL-PRO Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | ES73030 | 🇺🇸 US | Gasket Kit | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 711465400 | 🇺🇸 US | Paper | View on Amazon |
| VICTOR REINZ Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 711465700 | 🇺🇸 US | Paper | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gaskets between the water pump and the block or housing. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.
5 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 1972 Checker Taxicab come from 2 brands — FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 5152.
This group includes FEL-PRO 5152, FEL-PRO 13032 and FEL-PRO ES73030 and the remaining parts above.
Water Pump Stud Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARP Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 1343204 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Hex Bolt Head | View on Amazon |
| ARP Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 1343203 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Black Oxide12 Point Bolt Head | View on Amazon |
| ARP Fits: 5.7L 350cid V8 | 4343203 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Stainless Steel12 Point Bolt Head | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Water Pump Stud kits.
ARP supplies the 3 Water Pump Stud Kit parts for the 1972 Checker Taxicab.
Listed part numbers: ARP 1343204, ARP 1343203 and ARP 4343203.
Buying Cooling System Parts for a 1972 Checker Taxicab
On this vehicle, the cooling system system keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses.
- Match the engine first. Some cooling system parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Thermostat and Radiator Hose .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cooling system parts fit the 1972 Checker Taxicab?
Our catalog currently lists 81 cooling system parts for the 1972 Checker Taxicab across 8 subcategories and 14 brands, covering both the 4.1L 250cid L6 and the 5.7L 350cid V8. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do cooling system parts differ between 1972 Checker Taxicab engines?
Some do. 47 parts fit every engine; the other 34 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of cooling system problems on a 1972 Checker Taxicab?
Common symptoms include a rising temperature gauge in traffic, sweet-smelling steam, crusty deposits around hose clamps, or a heater that blows cold. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1972 Checker Taxicab was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1972 Checker Taxicab?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then replace coolant with the exact specification the manufacturer calls for — mixing chemistries can gel and block small passages. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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