Beck Arnley 143-0602 Engine Coolant Thermostat

OE-Style 180° Thermostat for Import Applications

Beck Arnley 143-0602 is an engine coolant thermostat built to foreign nameplate OE specifications for form, fit, and function. It is a 180-degree thermostat with the housing not included, and it includes a gasket/seal for the listed applications.

Compatible With Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Volvo, Dodge, and BMW applications that call for a 180°F thermostat, including Mercedes-Benz SL600, S500, E320, and 300E fitments.

Key Features

• 180° thermostat temperature rating for specified cooling system calibration
• Housing not included
• Includes gasket/seal on listed applications
• Built to OE specifications for foreign nameplate vehicles
• Beck Arnley part number 143-0602

Detailed Description

Beck Arnley 143-0602 is an engine coolant thermostat for drivers replacing a worn or inaccurate thermostat in import cooling systems. The 180-degree opening temperature helps maintain the factory-style operating range specified for the listed Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Volvo, Dodge, and BMW models. Beck Arnley sources parts to match OE form, fit, and function, giving you a direct replacement option for service work on vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz SL600, S500, and 300E. Part number 143-0602 is identified for applications that require the thermostat only, with the housing supplied separately.

This part cross-references no additional part numbers in the provided data.

What It Helps Address

• Engine running cooler or warmer than expected due to thermostat wear
• Slow warm-up after cold starts
• Temperature fluctuation from a thermostat that no longer opens at the correct point
• Cooling system service on Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar XJ6, Volvo 760/780, and similar import platforms
• Replacement of a thermostat specified at 180°F

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the original thermostat temperature before installation and confirm that the housing is reused, since the housing is not included. Inspect the sealing surface, replace any damaged gasket surfaces, and follow the vehicle service procedure for coolant refill and air bleeding. Confirm fitment by year, make, and model before ordering; this part is listed for applications including 2004-2007 Mercedes-Benz SL600, 1994-1997 Mercedes-Benz E320, 1988-1992 Jaguar XJ6, and 1988-1990 Volvo 760.

Quality Assurance

Beck Arnley parts are sourced to meet foreign nameplate OE specifications for form, fit, and function. That OE-focused approach supports accurate replacement selection for import cooling system repairs.