Four Seasons 85272 Engine Coolant Water Inlet

Engine Coolant Water Inlet for Mirage

Four Seasons Water Inlet 85272 is an aluminum engine coolant inlet for the thermostat and housing area. It is built for direct replacement use on 1997-2002 Mitsubishi Mirage applications and meets or exceeds OEM requirements for the listed fitment.

The Four Seasons Water Inlet line focuses on coolant routing components that support proper engine temperature control. This 85272 water inlet is supplied without a thermostat and without a gasket or seal, so it is intended for service where the existing thermostat assembly and sealing components are reused or sourced separately.

Key Features

• Aluminum construction for coolant system service
• Engine coolant water inlet, style without thermostat
• Gasket or seal not included
• Thermostat not included
• Meets or exceeds OEM requirements
• Inlet diameter: 1.175 in.
• Maximum height: 2.050 in.
• Bolt hole center to bolt hole center: 3.05 in. / 3.0625 in.
• Mounting flange width: 0.389 in.

Detailed Description

Four Seasons 85272 is an engine coolant water inlet designed for the thermostat and housing system on the 1997-2002 Mitsubishi Mirage. The aluminum body provides a serviceable replacement for the original coolant inlet, and the OE-level specification helps maintain proper coolant flow routing at the engine inlet point. This part number, 85272, is a direct reference for Mirage cooling system repair work where the inlet housing is being replaced.

This part cross-references Mitsubishi OE-style numbers such as MD327252 and MP327252 for the same application. If you are searching for a Mitsubishi Mirage water inlet, engine coolant inlet, or thermostat housing inlet replacement, Four Seasons 85272 is the cataloged part number to verify against your vehicle.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the inlet housing
• Corrosion or damage in the original aluminum coolant inlet
• Improper sealing at the thermostat housing area
• Replacement needs after coolant system service
• Fitment-specific repair on 1997-2002 Mitsubishi Mirage cooling systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the inlet diameter, bolt-hole spacing, and mounting flange dimensions before installation. Because the gasket or seal is not included, inspect the mating surfaces carefully and replace any worn sealing components during service. Since the thermostat is not included, transfer or replace the thermostat only if your repair plan calls for it and the existing component meets service requirements.

For buyers searching by application, this part is listed for Fits 1997-2002 Mitsubishi Mirage, N/A. Verify the part number 85272 against the vehicle’s coolant inlet configuration before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons 85272 is specified as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements for the listed application. The Water Inlet product line is cataloged for engine coolant component service, with dimensions and material details provided to support accurate replacement selection.