Elring 233.890 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket for Volvo

Elring 233.890 is an engine coolant thermostat housing gasket made for sealing the thermostat housing area at the cylinder head, transmission sided. It is a direct-fit sealing component for Volvo cooling system service, helping maintain a secure coolant seal on listed applications.

Key Features

• Elring 233.890 thermostat housing gasket for cooling system sealing
• Fitting position: cylinder head, transmission sided
• Supports thermostat housing and engine coolant pipe gasket service on select Volvo models
• Cross-references Volvo OE numbers 8 636 573 and 01193900 for the same application
• Compatible with Volvo XC90, C30, S40, V50, S60, V70, XC70, S80, and C70 applications listed below

Detailed Description

Built for Volvo cooling system repairs, Elring 233.890 is used where the thermostat housing or related coolant pipe connection seals to the cylinder head on the transmission side. This gasket is listed for a wide range of Volvo passenger vehicles, including Volvo XC90, Volvo C30, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, and Volvo S60 applications, as well as select V70, XC70, S80, and C70 models. If you are replacing a leaking thermostat housing gasket on a Volvo XC90 or servicing an engine coolant pipe gasket on a Volvo S60, this part number provides the specified sealing interface.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2011-2014 Volvo XC90, N/A
• Fits 2007 Volvo XC90, N/A
• Fits 2007-2011 Volvo C30, N/A
• Fits 2005-2010 Volvo S40, N/A
• Fits 2006-2010 Volvo V50, N/A
• Fits 2001-2009 Volvo S60, N/A, Engine Coolant Pipe Gasket
• Fits 2001-2007 Volvo V70, N/A, Engine Coolant Pipe Gasket
• Fits 2003-2007 Volvo XC70, N/A, Engine Coolant Pipe Gasket
• Fits 2004-2006 Volvo S80, N/A, Engine Coolant Pipe Gasket
• Fits 2003-2006 Volvo XC90, N/A, Engine Coolant Pipe Gasket
• Fits 2005 Volvo C70, N/A
• Fits 1998-2004 Volvo C70, N/A, Cylinder Head; From 08/2001
• Fits 2003-2004 Volvo C70, N/A, Engine Coolant Pipe Gasket
• Fits 2001-2004 Volvo S60, N/A, Cylinder Head; Engine Number from 1817653
• Fits 1999-2000 Volvo V70, N/A

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a leaking thermostat housing seal
• Restoring coolant sealing at the cylinder head connection
• Addressing coolant seepage at the transmission-sided coolant pipe interface
• Servicing Volvo cooling system components during thermostat replacement
• Correcting coolant loss traced to a worn engine coolant pipe gasket

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the fitting position before installation: cylinder head, transmission sided. Match the vehicle application by year, model, and any listed notes such as engine coolant pipe gasket, cylinder head, or engine number requirements. Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly before installing Elring 233.890 to help achieve a proper seal on Volvo cooling system repairs.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system brand used in engine and cooling system service. This part cross-references Volvo OE numbers 8 636 573 and 01193900 for the same application.