Calorstat TH6502P.88J Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly for GM Small Cars

Calorstat TH6502P.88J is an engine coolant thermostat housing assembly built with a black plastic housing, a gasket, and two outlet ports. It is a direct-fit cooling system service part for select Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Aveo5, Pontiac Wave, and Pontiac Wave5 applications, including models where Vernet is an OE supplier to GM.

Key Features

• Engine coolant thermostat housing assembly for the cooling system
• Plastic housing with black finish
• Gasket included for sealing at installation
• Two mounting holes for secure attachment
• Two outlet ports for the specified coolant routing
• Starts to open at 190.0 degrees
• Calorstat TH6502P.88J for select GM compact vehicle applications

Detailed Description

This thermostat housing assembly is specified for cooling system service on 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo, 2006-2008 Chevrolet Aveo5, 2005-2008 Pontiac Wave, and 2005-2007 Pontiac Wave5. The housing is made from plastic and includes a gasket or seal, which supports a proper seal at the thermostat mounting point. With a 190.0-degree start-to-open temperature, Calorstat TH6502P.88J helps maintain the engine coolant flow control required by the original cooling system design. This part cross-references Gates 34712 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo, N/A
• Fits 2006-2008 Chevrolet Aveo5, N/A
• Fits 2005-2008 Pontiac Wave, N/A
• Fits 2005-2007 Pontiac Wave5, N/A

What This Part Helps Address

• Coolant leaks at the thermostat housing
• Cracked or warped plastic housing
• Improper coolant temperature regulation
• Failed gasket sealing at the housing interface
• Restricted coolant flow through the thermostat assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the housing shape, outlet port layout, and mounting hole count before installation. Replace the gasket surface only after cleaning away old seal material and coolant residue. Verify the cooling system is properly filled and bled after service to help prevent air pockets and temperature fluctuations. Calorstat TH6502P.88J is listed for the specified Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Aveo5, Pontiac Wave, and Pontiac Wave5 applications.

Quality Assurance

Vernet is identified as an OE supplier to GM for these applications, supporting OE-style fitment expectations for the listed vehicles.