Facet 7.9606 Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket

Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket for Subaru Cooling Service

Facet 7.9606 is an engine coolant thermostat gasket for Subaru cooling system service. It provides a direct sealing solution for thermostat housing repairs on select Subaru BRZ, Forester, Impreza, Legacy, Outback, and XV Crosstrek applications.

Key Features

• Engine coolant thermostat gasket for thermostat housing sealing
• Fits Subaru engine cooling and transmission cooling applications listed below
• Facet part number 7.9606 for catalog and service matching
• Supports leak control at the thermostat mounting surface
• Compatible with select 2011-2015 Subaru models

Detailed Description

Facet 7.9606 is a thermostat gasket used in Subaru cooling system repairs where the thermostat housing must seal properly against the engine or cooling circuit. It is listed for 2013-2015 Subaru BRZ, 2014-2015 Subaru Forester, 2015 Subaru Forester transmission cooling, 2012-2015 Subaru Impreza, 2015 Subaru Legacy, 2015 Subaru Outback, 2013-2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek, 2013-2014 Subaru Legacy, 2013-2014 Subaru Outback, and 2011-2013 Subaru Forester. This Facet 7.9606 gasket supports accurate reassembly during thermostat service on Subaru cooling systems.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the thermostat housing
• Loss of seal after thermostat replacement
• Cooling system leaks during Subaru engine cooling service
• Transmission cooling service sealing needs on listed Forester applications
• Repeat repairs caused by a worn or damaged thermostat gasket

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the mating surfaces before installation and inspect the thermostat housing for corrosion, warping, or old gasket material. Verify the application by year, model, and cooling system type before service. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Facet cooling system sealing components are cataloged for service-specific fitment and application matching. Confirm the part number 7.9606 against the vehicle listing before installation.