Calorstat THS16957.82 Engine Coolant Thermostat

Engine Coolant Thermostat for Porsche Carrera GT

Calorstat THS16957.82 is a standard OEM-grade engine coolant thermostat built for precise coolant flow control. It is listed for 2004-2005 Porsche Carrera GT applications with an 82 C / 180 F opening temperature, making it a direct-fit choice for temperature regulation in this platform.

Key Features

• Engine coolant thermostat, standard type
• OEM-grade construction for factory-style fit and operation
• Starts to open at 180.0 F / 82 C
• Sealing flange outside diameter: 2.87
• Height between flanges: 1.45
• By-pass valve diameter: 57.6
• Valve-seat diameter: 73.0
• Height, by-pass side: 37.0
• No gasket or seal included

Detailed Description

Calorstat THS16957.82 is an engine coolant thermostat for the cooling system on the Porsche Carrera GT. It is engineered as a standard, OEM-grade replacement and opens at 180 F, helping regulate coolant circulation at the specified operating temperature. This part number, THS16957.82, is also cross-referenced to Stant 14538 for the same application.

Compatible With 2004-2005 Porsche Carrera GT, N/A. The fitment notes list an opening temperature of 82 C / 180 F, which aligns with the thermostat’s specified start-to-open rating. If you are searching for a Porsche Carrera GT thermostat, THS16957.82 provides the dimensional and temperature specifications needed for a proper replacement.

What This Part Helps Address

• Engine running too cool or too warm due to thermostat wear
• Delayed coolant flow control during warm-up
• Temperature fluctuation caused by a sticking thermostat
• Cooling system service on a Porsche Carrera GT
• Replacement of an OEM-style thermostat with matching specifications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the thermostat housing and sealing surfaces before installation. Because no gasket or seal is included, use the correct separate sealing component specified for the vehicle. Confirm the opening temperature and dimensions against the original part before assembly, and bleed the cooling system according to Porsche service procedures after installation.

Quality Assurance

Calorstat THS16957.82 is an OEM-grade thermostat built to match the listed application and operating specifications. It is intended for 2004-2005 Porsche Carrera GT cooling system service and is supported by multiple interchange references, including Stant 14538.