Four Seasons 85148 Engine Coolant Water Inlet

Four Seasons 85148 Water Inlet Overview

The Four Seasons Water Inlet, part number 85148, is an aluminum engine coolant inlet built for OE-style replacement on select Toyota cooling systems. It is a water inlet without thermostat provision and is specified to meet or exceed OEM requirements for fit and function.

Four Seasons Water Inlet line components are focused on direct-fit cooling system service parts for thermostat and housing applications. This 85148 inlet is designed for vehicles that use a separate thermostat arrangement and need a precise coolant passage connection.

Key Features

• Aluminum construction for durable cooling system service
• Engine coolant water inlet, style: without thermostat
• Thermostat not included
• Gasket or seal not included
• Inlet diameter: 1.486 in.
• Maximum height: 3.352 in.
• Bolt hole center to bolt hole center: 2.365 in.
• Mounting flange width: 0.412 in.
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications

Detailed Description

Four Seasons 85148 is an engine coolant water inlet for thermostat and housing service where the inlet is used without an integrated thermostat. The aluminum body provides a rigid replacement for worn, corroded, or damaged coolant inlet components, while the OE-matching dimensions support proper alignment at the mounting points and coolant passage. This part cross-references Dorman - Conduct-Tite 85148 for the same application. It is a direct-fit choice for Toyota cooling system repairs, including 1995-1996 Toyota Camry, 1995-1999 Toyota Avalon, 1998-2000 Toyota Sienna, and 2002 Toyota Solara.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant leaks at the water inlet housing
• Cracked or corroded inlet surfaces
• Improper sealing at the coolant passage connection
• Fitment issues from a damaged OE inlet
• Cooling system service on Toyota Camry, Avalon, Sienna, and Solara applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s original inlet style before installation, since this part is specified without a thermostat. Confirm gasket or seal requirements separately, as sealing components are not included. Match the mounting dimensions and inlet diameter to the removed part before assembly. For best results, inspect the surrounding thermostat housing and coolant hoses for wear during service.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons identifies this water inlet as meeting or exceeding OEM specifications, supporting accurate fit and dependable cooling system service on confirmed Toyota applications. Part number 85148 is built for direct replacement use in thermostat and housing repairs.