1972 Fiat 124 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

15 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 1972 Fiat 124 come from 4 brands — PEAK, PRESTONE, FVP and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. Every part fits both the 1.4L L4 and the 1.6L L4.

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.

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

This group shows a single part: CALORSTAT RC0052.

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

23 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 1972 Fiat 124, from ACDELCO, GATES, DAYCO and 1 other brand. DAYCO 81031 carries the "Popular" badge. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 21 are engine-specific.

Economy: 11 parts, from GATES, ACDELCO, DAYCO and 1 other brand. A representative part number is DAYCO 81031.

The Standard Replacement section: 10 options from ACDELCO, GATES, DAYCO and 1 other brand. ACDELCO 20073S is listed in this group.

The Universal Hose (Straight, Bulk) section lists 2 options from ACDELCO and DAYCO — grouped under the catalog's "Universal Hose (Straight, Bulk)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. ACDELCO 31006 is listed in this group.

This table covers the senders that report coolant temperature to the gauge or ECU. Typical signs include a gauge that sits on empty or overheat, or a lamp that does not match what the engine is doing. Rule out the cluster and the wiring before replacing the sender. Read more

This group shows a single part: STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TS109.

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

4 Thermostat parts are listed for the 1972 Fiat 124, from BECK/ARNLEY and MOTORAD. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1972 124.

This group includes BECK/ARNLEY 1430156, BECK/ARNLEY 1430149 and BECK/ARNLEY 1430131 and the remaining 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

2 Water Pump parts are listed for the 1972 Fiat 124, from FVP and US MOTOR WORKS. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1972 124.

Part numbers include FVP US9203, among others listed above.