Four Seasons 85160 Engine Coolant Water Outlet

Engine Coolant Water Outlet for GM V8 Applications

Four Seasons Water Outlet 85160 is an aluminum engine coolant water outlet built for select Chevrolet and GMC trucks, vans, and commercial applications from 1987-1990. It includes the gasket or seal and is supplied as an outlet without a thermostat for direct replacement service.

Key Features

• Aluminum construction for durable cooling-system service
• Gasket or seal included for a cleaner repair
• Outlet style, without thermostat
• Meets or exceeds OEM requirements
• Engine coolant component for thermostat and housing service
• Inlet diameter: 1.170 in.
• Maximum height: 3.386 in.
• Bolt hole center to bolt hole center: 3.19 in. and 3.250 in.
• Mounting flange width: 0.463 in.

Detailed Description

This Four Seasons Water Outlet 85160 is designed for cooling-system repairs where the original coolant outlet has corroded, warped, or begun leaking. The aluminum housing helps provide a stable sealing surface, while the included gasket or seal supports proper reassembly. This part is an OE-style replacement for applications that use an outlet without a thermostat, and it meets or exceeds OEM specifications for the listed vehicles.

Four Seasons Water Outlet line components are built for engine coolant service and are commonly selected for maintenance on Chevrolet C1500, Chevrolet C3500, Chevrolet K3500, GMC C3500, and GMC K3500 applications. This part cross-references Motorad CH5160 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Coolant seepage at the water outlet housing
• Corrosion or pitting on the original outlet surface
• Warped sealing surfaces that can cause leaks
• Cooling-system service needs on thermostat and housing assemblies
• Replacement of a damaged outlet on Chevrolet and GMC V8 truck applications

Installation Notes and Tips

• Confirm the vehicle uses an outlet without a thermostat before ordering.
• Inspect the mating surface and clean all old gasket material before installation.
• Check bolt-hole spacing and inlet diameter against the original part.
• Refill and bleed the cooling system according to factory service procedures after installation.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons 85160 is manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications for the listed applications. The aluminum construction and included seal support a proper cooling-system repair on compatible Chevrolet and GMC models.