Four Seasons 85246 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing

Thermostat Housing for Saturn Cooling Repair

Four Seasons 85246 is an aluminum engine coolant thermostat housing for Saturn SC1, SC2, SL, SL1, SL2, SW1, SW2, and SC applications. It is supplied without a thermostat and includes the gasket or seal for a cleaner cooling-system service.

Key Features

• Aluminum thermostat housing for engine coolant components
• Gasket or seal included
• Style: without thermostat
• Thermostat not included
• Meets or exceeds OEM requirements
• Inlet port diameter: 0.982 in.
• Overall height: 3.450 in.
• Flange thickness: 0.359 in.
• Bolt hole center to bolt hole center: 2.45 in. and 2.9375 in.

Product Details

This Four Seasons thermostat housing, part number 85246, is built for Saturn cooling-system service where the original housing has cracked, warped, or begun leaking. The aluminum construction supports a precise fit at the coolant outlet, and the included gasket or seal helps complete the repair. This part cross-references Dorman - Conduct-Tite 85246 for the same application.

Compatible With 1993-2002 Saturn SC1, 1993-2002 Saturn SC2, 1991-2002 Saturn SL, 1991-2002 Saturn SL1, 1991-2002 Saturn SL2, 1993-2001 Saturn SW2, 1993-1999 Saturn SW1, and 1991-1992 Saturn SC. Four Seasons 85246 is a direct-fit thermostat housing choice for Saturn SC1 and Saturn SL cooling-system maintenance.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Coolant leaking from the thermostat housing area
• Cracked or corroded housing on the engine coolant outlet
• Improper sealing at the thermostat housing flange
• Cooling-system service requiring a housing without a thermostat
• Replacement of a worn Saturn thermostat housing during overheating diagnosis

Installation Notes

Verify the housing style, inlet diameter, and bolt-hole spacing before installation. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly, inspect the coolant passages, and transfer only the components required for your repair since the thermostat is not included. Use the included gasket or seal and torque fasteners evenly to help prevent leaks.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons lists this thermostat housing as meeting or exceeding OEM specifications for fit and function. The aluminum construction and application-specific dimensions support dependable cooling-system service on Saturn SC1, SC2, SL, SL1, SL2, SW1, SW2, and SC models.