Elring 184.980 Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket

Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket for Porsche

Elring 184.980 is an engine coolant thermostat gasket built for a precise seal at the thermostat housing. It supports reliable coolant containment and helps maintain stable engine operation in Porsche applications.

Key Features

• Engine coolant thermostat gasket for sealing the thermostat assembly
• Elring sealing component for Porsche cooling system service
• Direct-fit replacement for select Porsche Cayman, Boxster, and 911 models
• Helps reduce coolant seepage at the thermostat housing
• Part number 184.980 for accurate ordering and service lookup

Detailed Description

This Elring thermostat gasket is used in cooling system repairs where the thermostat housing must seal cleanly against the engine or related coolant passage. It is listed for 2006-2012 Porsche Cayman, 1997-2009 Porsche Boxster, and 1999-2008 Porsche 911 applications. For buyers searching for a Porsche Cayman thermostat gasket, Porsche Boxster coolant thermostat seal, or Porsche 911 thermostat housing gasket, 184.980 provides the correct service part reference.

This part cross-references Porsche 996 106 326 50 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant leakage around the thermostat housing
• Seepage from a worn or flattened thermostat seal
• Cooling system service after thermostat replacement
• Loss of sealing integrity at the coolant connection point

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the thermostat housing and mating surfaces before installation. Remove old gasket material, clean the sealing faces, and verify the replacement gasket seats evenly before reassembly. Use the correct coolant service procedure for the vehicle and confirm there are no leaks after the system is refilled and bled.

Quality Assurance

Elring is known for sealing-system components used in engine and cooling system service. Part number 184.980 is supplied as a dedicated gasket for the listed Porsche fitments.