Facet 7.9588 Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket

Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket for Hyundai and Kia

Facet 7.9588 is an engine coolant thermostat gasket for select Hyundai and Kia applications. It provides a direct sealing solution for thermostat service on vehicles such as the Hyundai Elantra, Tucson, and Tiburon, as well as the Kia Sportage, Spectra, and Soul.

Key Features

• Engine coolant thermostat gasket for cooling system service
• Facet part number 7.9588 for accurate ordering and replacement matching
• Compatible with a wide range of Hyundai and Kia models from 1996-2012
• Supports thermostat housing resealing during cooling system repair
• Fits 1996-2012 Hyundai Elantra, N/A
• Fits 2010-2011 Kia Soul, N/A
• Fits 2005-2010 Kia Sportage, N/A
• Fits 2005-2009 Hyundai Tucson, N/A
• Fits 2004-2009 Kia Spectra, N/A
• Fits 2005-2009 Kia Spectra5, N/A
• Fits 2003-2008 Hyundai Tiburon, N/A
• Fits 1997-2001 Hyundai Tiburon, N/A

Detailed Description

Facet 7.9588 is an engine coolant thermostat gasket made for thermostat housing sealing in select Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Tiburon, Kia Sportage, Kia Spectra, Kia Spectra5, and Kia Soul models. Use this gasket when servicing the thermostat area to help restore a proper seal between mating cooling system surfaces and maintain a clean, leak-resistant repair. This part number, 7.9588, is a practical match for technicians and DIY owners working on Hyundai and Kia cooling system maintenance.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Thermostat housing seepage at the gasket surface
• Coolant leaks after thermostat replacement
• Cooling system service on Hyundai Elantra and Kia Sportage models
• Seal replacement during Hyundai Tucson or Kia Spectra thermostat work
• Maintenance on Hyundai Tiburon cooling system components

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both sealing surfaces before installation and remove old gasket material, corrosion, and coolant residue. Verify thermostat housing alignment and torque fasteners evenly to help maintain a uniform seal. Confirm vehicle fitment by year, make, and model before ordering Facet 7.9588.

Quality Assurance

Facet cooling system sealing components are selected for service applications where accurate fitment matters. Part number 7.9588 is listed for the confirmed Hyundai and Kia applications shown above.