Fel-Pro 36156 Thermostat Bypass Pipe Gasket

Thermostat Bypass Pipe Gasket Overview

Fel-Pro 36156 is a premium thermostat bypass pipe gasket built for sealing repairs where surfaces are not perfect. It is made for real-world service conditions and helps restore a dependable seal in cooling system applications on Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac vehicles.

Key Features

• Premium-grade gasket material for sealing performance in repair environments
• Engineered for imperfect sealing surfaces
• Designed for thermostat bypass pipe service
• Fits a wide range of GM applications, including Chevrolet Camaro, Colorado, Malibu, and Equinox
• Part number 36156 for easy identification

Detailed Description

Fel-Pro 36156 thermostat bypass pipe gasket is intended for cooling system repairs that require a reliable seal at the bypass pipe connection. Fel-Pro uses proprietary gasket materials and repair-focused engineering to address common sealing challenges found during service work. This part number 36156 is used across multiple GM platforms, including Chevrolet Camaro, Colorado, Malibu, Blazer, Equinox, Traverse, GMC Canyon, Terrain, and Buick Envision applications. It also fits Cadillac ATS, CTS, and CT6 models, along with other listed GM vehicles.

This part cross-references GM 12627055 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the thermostat bypass pipe joint
• Loss of seal caused by uneven or imperfect mating surfaces
• Cooling system service needs on GM vehicles with bypass pipe sealing points
• Replacement of a worn or damaged gasket during thermostat-related repairs

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the bypass pipe and mating components for damage or corrosion. Verify the application by year, make, and model before ordering. Use the gasket in the correct cooling system service procedure for the vehicle.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro gaskets are developed for repair applications and manufactured with proprietary materials to deliver dependable sealing performance in demanding service conditions.