{"product_id":"fel-pro-36161-engine-coolant-thermostat-housing-gasket-lower","title":"Fel-Pro 36161 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket - Lower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEngine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFel-Pro 36161 is a premium engine coolant thermostat housing gasket built for real-world repair conditions. It is made to seal imperfect mating surfaces and help restore a dependable coolant seal on Subaru applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium-grade gasket for cooling system service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered for imperfect sealing surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses proprietary sealing materials for reliable fit and seal performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement style for thermostat housing service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFel-Pro 36161 is an engine coolant thermostat housing gasket for Subaru BRZ, Crosstrek, Impreza, Legacy, Outback, Ascent, Forester, and XV Crosstrek applications. It is built to address the sealing demands of thermostat housing repairs where surface condition can affect leak control. This part number, 36161, is a practical choice when replacing a worn or damaged gasket during cooling system maintenance on Subaru BRZ and Subaru Impreza applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFel-Pro gaskets are developed for repair environments rather than idealized conditions, with materials selected to maintain sealing performance on less-than-perfect surfaces. The premium grade construction supports consistent sealing at the thermostat housing interface and helps maintain proper coolant containment after service. This part cross-references Subaru 21236AA100 and 21236AA101 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Is Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoolant seepage at the thermostat housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealing loss after thermostat housing removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeak repair caused by aged or compressed gasket material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService work on cooling system components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and remove any old gasket material, corrosion, or residue. Verify the housing and surrounding components are properly aligned before tightening to the manufacturer’s service procedure. Confirm the correct application by year, make, model, and position before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFel-Pro focuses on sealing solutions for repair conditions, using proprietary materials and application-specific design to support dependable gasket performance in service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fel-Pro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53658181697717,"sku":"BCWV-36161","price":12.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/FP_36161_Top.jpg?v=1793606804","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/fel-pro-36161-engine-coolant-thermostat-housing-gasket-lower","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}