Dorman 902-1026 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing for Jaguar and Ford

Dorman 902-1026 is a replacement engine coolant thermostat housing built to match the fit and durability of the original housing on specified vehicles. It is made from black plastic and includes a gasket for a direct replacement on select Jaguar, Ford, and Lincoln applications.

Compatible with 2000-2002 Lincoln LS, 2000-2002 Jaguar S-Type, 2001-2002 Jaguar XK8, 2001-2005 Jaguar XJ8, 2001-2005 Jaguar Vanden Plas, 2002 Ford Thunderbird, 2004-2005 Jaguar XJR, and 2005 Jaguar Super V8. This part cross-references Gates 34720 for the same application.

Key Features

• Black plastic thermostat housing for cooling system service
• Includes gasket for sealing at the housing interface
• 90-degree housing neck angle
• 1.563 in. outlet port diameter
• Three mounting holes with 0.313 in. mounting hole diameter
• No thermostat included
• No bleeder valve provision

Detailed Description

This Dorman thermostat housing is engineered as a stock-style replacement for vehicles that use this housing design in the cooling system. The housing is shaped to match the original fitment and is built to handle repeated temperature swings common in engine cooling service. The package includes the thermostat housing with gasket, and the housing is configured without an air vent and without a thermostat.

Dorman 902-1026 is a practical replacement for cooling system repairs on Jaguar XJ8, Jaguar Vanden Plas, and Lincoln LS models, as well as other listed applications. The 90-degree neck angle and three-bolt mounting layout support OE-style installation where the original housing has cracked, warped, or begun leaking.

Common Repair Uses

• Coolant leaks at the thermostat housing
• Cracked or warped plastic housing
• Damaged sealing surface at the housing gasket
• Cooling system service on a worn original housing
• Replacement after thermostat housing failure on Jaguar and Ford models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine application and housing style before installation. Transfer or replace the thermostat separately, since this housing does not include one. Inspect the mating surface, coolant passages, and adjacent hoses before reassembly, and confirm the gasket seats evenly before tightening the mounting fasteners to specification.

Quality Assurance

This replacement housing is engineered to match the fit and durability of the original part and to withstand extreme temperature changes for extended service life. Dorman 902-1026 is built for direct replacement use on the listed vehicles.