1971 Fargo B200 Van Cooling System Parts

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. Read more

16 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 1971 Fargo B200 Van come from 4 brands — PEAK, PRESTONE, FVP and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. Every part fits all 3 engine options (3.2L 198cid L6, 3.7L 225cid L6 and 5.2L 318cid 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 Heavy Duty grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: rated for severe service. A representative part number is PRESTONE AFC12100.

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, PRESTONE and FVP supply 6 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3300.

This table covers the hard pipes and extra hoses in the coolant circuit. Read more

2 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 1971 Fargo B200 Van come from 2 brands — ACDELCO and GATES.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO 20049S and GATES 20693.

This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system. Read more

2 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 1971 Fargo B200 Van come from 2 brands — GATES and MOTORAD. Every part fits all 3 engine options (3.2L 198cid L6, 3.7L 225cid L6 and 5.2L 318cid V8).

This group includes GATES 31413 and MOTORAD 3003.

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. Read more

5 Radiator Cap parts for the 1971 Fargo B200 Van come from 3 brands — GATES, MOTORAD and SKP. The "Popular" part is GATES 31523. Every part fits all 3 engine options (3.2L 198cid L6, 3.7L 225cid L6 and 5.2L 318cid 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 31516.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from GATES, MOTORAD and SKP. A representative part number is GATES 31523.

Listed part numbers: GATES 31523, GATES 31516 and MOTORAD ST16V, plus the other parts above.

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. Read more

13 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 1971 Fargo B200 Van, from GATES and ACDELCO. GATES 25480 carries the "Popular" badge. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 11 are engine-specific.

Economy: 7 parts, from GATES and ACDELCO. A representative part number is GATES 25480.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from GATES and ACDELCO. GATES 20573 is listed in this group.

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. Read more

GATES supplies the 8 Thermostat parts for the 1971 Fargo B200 Van. GATES 33509 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from GATES. A representative part number is GATES 33509.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from GATES. GATES 33009 is listed in this group.

3 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

This group includes GATES 33509, GATES 33508 and GATES 33009 and the remaining parts above.

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. Read more

8 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 1971 Fargo B200 Van come from 4 brands — FEL-PRO, GATES, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 35064, FEL-PRO 35063 and GATES 33624, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off. Read more

4 Water Pump parts are listed for the 1971 Fargo B200 Van, from SKP and GATES.

Economy: 2 parts, from SKP. A representative part number is SKP SK1201060.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from GATES. GATES 43025 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include SKP SK1201060, SKP SK1201070 and GATES 43025, among others listed above.

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. Read more

5 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 1971 Fargo B200 Van come from 3 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ and FEL-PRO.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 6584, MAHLE / CLEVITE K27564 and MAHLE / CLEVITE K27556, plus the other parts above.