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Facet 7.8800 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing
Reliable Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing for Select GM and Saab Models
The Facet 7.8800 engine coolant thermostat housing is designed to provide a precise fit and reliable performance for a range of Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saab, and Saturn vehicles. This component plays a critical role in maintaining optimal engine temperature by housing the thermostat securely.
- Compatible with multiple makes including Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saab, and Saturn
- Fits popular models such as 9-3, 9-3X, 9-5, Alero, Aura, Captiva Sport, Cavalier, Classic, Cobalt, Equinox, G5, G6, Grand Am, HHR, Impala, Ion, L100, L200, L300, LaCrosse, LS, LS1, LW1, LW200, Malibu, Regal, Sky, Solstice, Sunfire, Terrain, Verano, and Vue
- Durable construction designed to withstand engine heat and pressure
- Direct replacement for OEM thermostat housing to ensure proper fit and function
- Part number 7.8800 for easy identification and ordering
The Facet 7.8800 thermostat housing is engineered to meet the specifications required by various GM and Saab vehicles. It provides a secure mounting point for the engine coolant thermostat, ensuring accurate temperature regulation and preventing coolant leaks. This housing is manufactured with materials that resist corrosion and thermal stress, contributing to the longevity of the cooling system. Whether you are servicing a Chevrolet Malibu or a Saab 9-3, this part offers a dependable solution for maintaining engine temperature control.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Replacement for cracked or leaking thermostat housing
- Prevents coolant leaks that can lead to engine overheating
- Restores proper thermostat seating for accurate temperature regulation
- Addresses coolant flow interruptions caused by damaged housing
- Helps maintain engine efficiency and prevents potential engine damage
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure the engine is cool before beginning installation to avoid burns
- Drain coolant to a level below the thermostat housing before removal
- Clean mating surfaces thoroughly to prevent leaks
- Use a new gasket or sealant as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
- Tighten bolts to specified torque values to avoid warping or damage
Quality Assurance and Warranty Information
Facet parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM standards, ensuring reliable performance and durability. The 7.8800 engine coolant thermostat housing undergoes quality control inspections to verify fitment and material integrity. While specific warranty details may vary, Facet typically offers coverage against manufacturing defects. Consult product documentation or the supplier for exact warranty terms.
This part fits 130 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Buick | LaCrosse | Base | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2015 | Buick | Regal | Base | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2015 | Buick | Verano | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2015 | Chevrolet | Captiva Sport | LS | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2015 | Chevrolet | Equinox | LS | 2.4L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 |
| 2015 | GMC | Terrain | SL | 2.4L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 |
| 2014 | Buick | LaCrosse | Base | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2014 | Buick | Regal | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2014 | Buick | Verano | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Captiva Sport | LS | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Equinox | LS | 2.4L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 |
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Impala | Eco | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Eco | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2014 | GMC | Terrain | SLT | 2.4L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 |
| 2013 | Buick | LaCrosse | Base | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2013 | Buick | Regal | GS | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2013 | Buick | Verano | Base | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2013 | Chevrolet | Captiva Sport | LS | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2013 | Chevrolet | Equinox | LS | 2.4L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Eco | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2013 | GMC | Terrain | SLT | 2.4L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 |
| 2012 | Buick | LaCrosse | Base | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2012 | Buick | Regal | GS | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2012 | Buick | Verano | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Captiva Sport | LS | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Equinox | LS | 2.4L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Malibu | LS | 2.4L | L4 | FLEX | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 |
| 2012 | GMC | Terrain | SLT | 2.4L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 |
| 2011 | Buick | LaCrosse | CX | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2011 | Buick | Regal | CXL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Equinox | LS | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2011 | Chevrolet | HHR | LS | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Malibu | LS | 2.4L | L4 | FLEX | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 |
| 2011 | GMC | Terrain | SLT | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2011 | Saab | 9-3 | Aero | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2011 | Saab | 9-3X | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2011 | Saab | 9-5 | Turbo4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2010 | Buick | LaCrosse | CX | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Cobalt | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Equinox | LS | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2010 | Chevrolet | HHR | LS | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Malibu | LS | 2.4L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 |
| 2010 | GMC | Terrain | SLT | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2010 | Pontiac | G6 | Base | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2010 | Saab | 9-3 | Aero | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2010 | Saab | 9-3X | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2010 | Saturn | Sky | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2010 | Saturn | Vue | XE | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2009 | Chevrolet | Cobalt | LS | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2009 | Chevrolet | HHR | LS | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2009 | Chevrolet | Malibu | LS | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2009 | Pontiac | G5 | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2009 | Pontiac | G6 | Base | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2009 | Pontiac | Solstice | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2009 | Saab | 9-3 | 2.0T | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2009 | Saturn | Aura | XE | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2009 | Saturn | Sky | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2009 | Saturn | Vue | XE | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2008 | Chevrolet | Cobalt | LS | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2008 | Chevrolet | HHR | LS | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2008 | Chevrolet | Malibu | LS | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2008 | Pontiac | G5 | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2008 | Pontiac | G6 | Base | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2008 | Pontiac | Solstice | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2008 | Saab | 9-3 | 2.0T | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2008 | Saturn | Aura | XE | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2008 | Saturn | Sky | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2008 | Saturn | Vue | XE | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2007 | Chevrolet | Cobalt | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 2007 | Chevrolet | HHR | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 2007 | Chevrolet | Malibu | LS | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2007 | Pontiac | G5 | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 2007 | Pontiac | G6 | Base | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2007 | Pontiac | Solstice | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2007 | Saab | 9-3 | 2.0T | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2007 | Saturn | Aura | Green Line | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2007 | Saturn | Ion | 2 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2007 | Saturn | Sky | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2007 | Saturn | Vue | Base | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Cobalt | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 2006 | Chevrolet | HHR | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 2006 | Chevrolet | HHR | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Malibu | LS | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2006 | Pontiac | G6 | Base | 2.4L | L4 | Upper | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2006 | Pontiac | Solstice | Base | Upper | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2006 | Saab | 9-3 | 2.0T | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2006 | Saturn | Ion | 2 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2006 | Saturn | Vue | Base | 2.2L | L4 | Upper | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Classic | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Cobalt | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Base | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2005 | Pontiac | Grand Am | SE | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2005 | Pontiac | Sunfire | Base | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2005 | Saab | 9-3 | Aero | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2005 | Saturn | Ion | 2 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2005 | Saturn | Vue | Base | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | Base | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Classic | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Malibu | Base | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2004 | Oldsmobile | Alero | GL | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2004 | Pontiac | Grand Am | SE | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2004 | Pontiac | Sunfire | SE | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2004 | Saab | 9-3 | Aero | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2004 | Saturn | Ion | 2 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2004 | Saturn | L300 | 1 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2004 | Saturn | Vue | Base | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | Base | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2003 | Oldsmobile | Alero | GL | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2003 | Pontiac | Grand Am | SE | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2003 | Pontiac | Sunfire | GT | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2003 | Saab | 9-3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | |||
| 2003 | Saturn | Ion | 2 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2003 | Saturn | L200 | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2003 | Saturn | LW200 | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2003 | Saturn | Vue | Base | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | Base | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2002 | Oldsmobile | Alero | GL | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2002 | Pontiac | Grand Am | SE | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2002 | Pontiac | Sunfire | GT | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2002 | Saturn | L100 | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2002 | Saturn | L200 | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2002 | Saturn | LW200 | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2002 | Saturn | Vue | Base | 2.2L | L4 | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |
| 2001 | Saturn | L100 | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2001 | Saturn | L200 | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2001 | Saturn | LW200 | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2000 | Saturn | LS | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2000 | Saturn | LS1 | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 | |||
| 2000 | Saturn | LW1 | Base | N/A | Opening temperature (F): 180 |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.