1975 Triumph Spitfire 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 are listed for the 1975 Triumph Spitfire, from PEAK, PRESTONE, FVP and 1 other brand. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge.

The Compatible With All Colors section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PRESTONE AF3055 is listed in this group.

In the Economy grade, FVP, PRESTONE, PEAK and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP MV5050GAL.

The Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from VALVOLINE — rated for severe service. VALVOLINE ZXG051 is listed in this group.

The Premium section lists 4 options from PRESTONE and PEAK — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. PRESTONE AF2100 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section lists 6 options from PEAK, FVP and PRESTONE — built to original-equipment specification. FVP GREEN5050GAL is listed in this group.

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

3 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts are listed for the 1975 Triumph Spitfire, from ACDELCO, GATES and MOTORAD.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO 12A01, 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

6 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 1975 Triumph Spitfire, from MOTORAD, SKP, CALORSTAT and 1 other brand. MOTORAD ST13 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Locking Replacement section lists 2 options from MOTORAD and SKP — grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. MOTORAD ST13 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 1 other brand. MOTORAD T13 is listed in this group.

This group includes MOTORAD ST13, SKP SKST13 and MOTORAD T13 and the remaining 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

8 Radiator Hose parts for the 1975 Triumph Spitfire come from 4 brands — ACDELCO, GATES, ÜRO PARTS and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO 31610.

The Economy section: 1 option from GATES. GATES 25251 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from ACDELCO, ÜRO PARTS, DAYCO and 1 other brand. A representative part number is ACDELCO 31610.

In the Universal Hose (Straight, Bulk) grade, ACDELCO supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Universal Hose (Straight, Bulk)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is ACDELCO 31004.

Part numbers include ACDELCO 31610, GATES 25251 and DAYCO 71178, among others listed above.

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

5 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 1975 Triumph Spitfire, from ÜRO PARTS, BECK/ARNLEY, ROSTRA and 2 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 2011110 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from ÜRO PARTS. A representative part number is ÜRO PARTS DAC2583.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from BECK/ARNLEY, ROSTRA, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand. BECK/ARNLEY 2011110 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include BECK/ARNLEY 2011110, ÜRO PARTS DAC2583 and ROSTRA 680118, among others listed above.

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

28 Thermostat parts for the 1975 Triumph Spitfire come from 4 brands — MOTORAD, CALORSTAT, GATES and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is MOTORAD 300160. Economy, Heavy Duty, Performance, Premium and Standard Replacement are all represented, and Standard Replacement alone accounts for 16 parts.

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

5 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 1975 Triumph Spitfire, from GATES, BECK/ARNLEY, FEL-PRO and 2 other brands. GATES 33624 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: GATES 33624, BECK/ARNLEY 0390001 and FEL-PRO 25538, plus the other parts above.