Elring 243.840 Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket

Elring 243.840 Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket

Elring 243.840 is an engine coolant thermostat gasket for select Volvo and Ford applications. It provides the sealing interface needed at the thermostat housing to help maintain proper coolant control and reduce leakage at the cooling system joint.

Key Features

• Engine coolant thermostat gasket for thermostat housing sealing
• Fits select Volvo S60, V60, XC60, XC70, V40, C30, C70, S40, V50, and S80 applications
• Fits select Ford Escape, Fusion, and Focus applications
• Elring part number 243.840 for direct identification
• Compatible with model years from 2004 through 2016, depending on vehicle

Detailed Description

This Elring thermostat gasket is used at the coolant thermostat assembly to create a reliable seal between mating surfaces. It is a direct-fit sealing component for vehicles including the Volvo S60, Volvo V60, Volvo XC60, Ford Escape, and Ford Focus, as well as other listed applications. If you are replacing a thermostat housing seal during cooling system service, Elring 243.840 helps restore the sealing surface required for proper coolant retention.

This part cross-references common aftermarket and OE-style thermostat gasket applications under Elring 243.840.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the thermostat housing
• Sealing issues after thermostat replacement
• Loss of coolant from a worn gasket surface
• Cooling system service on Volvo and Ford engines
• Leak repair at the thermostat-to-engine interface

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces before installation and inspect the thermostat housing for warpage, corrosion, or residue. Replace the gasket whenever the thermostat assembly is removed, and follow the vehicle service procedure for coolant refill and bleed steps after reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer, and part number 243.840 is built for thermostat housing sealing applications in the listed Volvo and Ford vehicles.