Four Seasons 85223 Engine Coolant Water Outlet

Engine Coolant Water Outlet for GM Applications

Four Seasons Water Outlet 85223 is an aluminum engine coolant water outlet built for direct-fit cooling system service. It is an OE-style replacement that meets or exceeds OEM requirements and is supplied without a thermostat or gasket/seal, so it is intended for applications that reuse or source those components separately.

Use this Four Seasons water outlet when servicing cooling system leaks or replacing a worn outlet on select Chevrolet and GMC trucks, vans, and SUVs, including 1996 Chevrolet C1500, K1500, Tahoe, and 1996 GMC C1500, K1500, Yukon applications. The Four Seasons 85223 part number is also used across several interchange references for the same application.

Key Features

• Aluminum construction for cooling system durability
• Engine coolant water outlet, outlet style
• Designed without thermostat
• Gasket or seal not included
• Meets or exceeds OEM requirements
• Inlet diameter: 1.073 in.
• Bolt hole center to bolt hole center: 2.51 in. and 2.563 in.
• Maximum height: 1.980 in.
• Mounting flange width: 0.391 in.

Product Details

Four Seasons Water Outlet 85223 is part of the Water Outlet line within the Belts and Cooling > Thermostat and Housing category. The aluminum housing is specified as an engine coolant component and is built in an outlet configuration without a thermostat. For buyers searching for a 1996 Chevrolet C1500 water outlet, 1996 GMC Yukon coolant outlet, or a Four Seasons 85223 replacement water outlet, this part provides the dimensional and application-specific details needed for a proper match.

This part cross-references Motorad CH3038 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Coolant seepage at the water outlet housing
• Corrosion or cracking in the original aluminum outlet
• Improper sealing at the thermostat housing area when the outlet is worn
• Cooling system service on GM trucks, vans, and SUVs with a single thermostat setup
• Replacement needs on 1985-1992 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird cooling systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify inlet diameter, bolt-hole spacing, and mounting flange dimensions before installation. This outlet does not include a thermostat or gasket/seal, so confirm the correct sealing components for the vehicle before assembly. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly and inspect the cooling system for related wear before refilling.

Compatible With 1996 Chevrolet C1500, 1996 Chevrolet K1500, 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1996 GMC C1500, 1996 GMC K1500, and other listed GM applications. Also compatible with 1985-1992 Chevrolet Camaro and 1985-1992 Pontiac Firebird applications shown in the fitment data.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons identifies this water outlet as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements, supporting OE-style fitment and material selection for cooling system repair.