Four Seasons 84863 Engine Coolant Water Outlet

Engine Coolant Water Outlet for Ford Tempo and Mercury Topaz

Restore proper coolant routing with this Four Seasons Water Outlet, part number 84863. Built from aluminum and supplied with the gasket or seal included, this engine coolant water outlet is an OE-style replacement for select Ford Tempo and Mercury Topaz applications from 1988-1994.

The Four Seasons Water Outlet line focuses on engine coolant components that meet or exceed OEM requirements. This 84863 outlet is supplied without a thermostat and is designed for vehicles that need a direct replacement coolant outlet housing rather than a thermostat assembly.

Key Features

• Aluminum construction for cooling-system durability
• Gasket or seal included for service convenience
• Thermostat not included; outlet only
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
• Inlet diameter: 0.958 in.
• Maximum height: 3.160 in.
• Bolt hole center to bolt hole center: 2.58 in. and 2.625 in.
• Mounting flange width: 1.417 in.

Detailed Description

Four Seasons 84863 is an engine coolant water outlet designed for cooling-system service on 1988-1994 Ford Tempo and 1988-1994 Mercury Topaz models. The aluminum housing helps provide a stable replacement for worn, corroded, or leaking coolant outlet components, while the included gasket or seal supports a proper seal at installation. This outlet is specified as a thermostat-free design, making it the correct choice when replacing the outlet housing only. This part cross-references Dorman - HELP 31003 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a leaking coolant outlet housing
• Addressing coolant seepage at the gasket or seal surface
• Repairing corrosion or cracking in the original aluminum or metal outlet
• Restoring proper coolant flow routing on Ford Tempo and Mercury Topaz engines
• Servicing a thermostat housing area when the thermostat itself is reused separately

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify inlet diameter and bolt-hole spacing before installation.
• Inspect the mating surface for corrosion, pitting, or old gasket material.
• Use the included gasket or seal during assembly.
• Confirm the thermostat is reused or replaced separately, since it is not included.
• Refill and bleed the cooling system according to factory service procedures after installation.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons lists this water outlet as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements. It is built as an OE-style engine coolant component for direct replacement service on the specified Ford Tempo and Mercury Topaz applications.