Fel-Pro 35266 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket

Fel-Pro 35266 Thermostat Housing Gasket

Fel-Pro 35266 is an engine coolant thermostat housing gasket made for sealing the thermostat housing to the engine cooling system. It is a direct-fit sealing solution for 1981-1985 Ford Escort, 1981-1985 Mercury Lynx, and 1982-1983 Mercury LN7 applications.

Key Features

• Application-specific gasket material for thermostat housing sealing
• Built for engine coolant service and temperature cycling
• Direct replacement for select Ford and Mercury compact cars
• Cross-references AMS Automotive 7032 and Raybestos Brakes 6032 for the same application
• Part number 35266 for easy catalog matching

Detailed Description

Fel-Pro 35266 is an engine coolant thermostat housing gasket engineered for sealing the thermostat housing on select Ford Escort, Mercury Lynx, and Mercury LN7 models. Fel-Pro designs its gaskets with vehicle-specific materials to deliver a reliable seal in cooling-system service, where heat, coolant exposure, and repeated thermal expansion can affect fit and sealing performance. If you are replacing a leaking thermostat housing gasket on a 1981-1985 Ford Escort or 1981-1985 Mercury Lynx, this gasket provides the correct sealing interface for the application.

What It Helps Fix

• Coolant seepage at the thermostat housing
• External leaks around the cooling system joint
• Sealing issues after thermostat service
• Gasket deterioration from heat and coolant exposure
• Improper sealing on Ford Escort, Mercury Lynx, and Mercury LN7 applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces before installation and remove all old gasket material, corrosion, and coolant residue. Verify the thermostat housing and engine flange are flat and free of damage before assembly. Use the correct coolant and follow the vehicle service procedure for torque and refill steps.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro is known for application-specific sealing materials and vehicle-focused gasket design. Part number 35266 is built for cooling-system sealing on the listed Ford and Mercury applications.