Dorman 902-1215 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly

Dorman 902-1215 is a replacement engine coolant thermostat housing assembly for select Jaguar, Ford, and Lincoln applications. It is built with a plastic housing, black finish, and included thermostat and gasket to match the stock-style layout on the listed vehicles.

Designed for 185 degree Fahrenheit thermostat operation, this housing assembly supports proper coolant flow control in vehicles such as the Jaguar XJ8, Jaguar Vanden Plas, and Lincoln LS. The Dorman 902-1215 also cross-references Gates 34720 for the same application.

Key Features

• Plastic thermostat housing assembly with black finish
• Includes thermostat and gasket for the specified application
• 185 degree Fahrenheit thermostat opening temperature
• 3 mounting holes and 1 outlet port
• OE-style fit and durability for select cooling system repairs
• Part number: 902-1215

Detailed Description

This engine coolant thermostat housing assembly is engineered to match the fit and durability of the original housing on specified vehicles. The housing uses a regular-grade plastic construction with a 1.3 inside diameter, 3.8 flange length, 3.8 flange width, and 0.3125 flange thickness. It includes a gasket seal and thermostat, with no bleeder hole and no mounting hardware included.

Compatible With 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, 2005 Jaguar Super V8, and 2000-2002 Lincoln LS. Use Dorman 902-1215 when replacing a worn or cracked thermostat housing on these 185 degree Fahrenheit applications.

What This Part Helps Address

• Coolant leaks from a cracked or warped thermostat housing
• Erratic engine temperature control from a failing thermostat assembly
• Overheating caused by restricted coolant flow at the housing
• Coolant seepage around the housing gasket surface
• Service issues on Jaguar XJ8, Vanden Plas, and Lincoln LS cooling systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the mounting hole pattern, outlet port layout, and thermostat opening temperature before installation. Inspect the mating surface, flush contaminated coolant if needed, and replace any damaged hoses or seals during service. This assembly is listed with no mounting hardware included, so confirm all required fasteners are available before beginning the repair.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this replacement thermostat housing assembly to match the stock housing assembly on the listed vehicles and to withstand extreme temperature changes for extended service life. Part number 902-1215 is a direct-fit cooling system replacement for the specified applications.