Four Seasons 85281 Engine Coolant Water Inlet

Engine Coolant Water Inlet for Subaru Applications

Four Seasons Water Inlet 85281 is an engine coolant water inlet built for Subaru cooling system service. It is a plastic inlet, supplied without a thermostat and without a gasket or seal, and it meets or exceeds OEM requirements for the listed applications.

Compatible with Subaru Baja, Forester, Impreza, Legacy, and Outback models across the listed years, this Four Seasons Water Inlet 85281 is a direct-fit cooling system component for engine coolant routing and thermostat housing service.

Key Features

• Brand: Four Seasons Water Inlet
• Part number: 85281
• Engine coolant water inlet, type: inlet
• Plastic construction
• Style: without thermostat
• Thermostat not included
• Gasket or seal not included
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
• Inlet diameter: 1.263 in
• Maximum height: 1.876 in
• Bolt hole center to bolt hole center: 2.85 in and 2.875 in
• Mounting flange width: 0.482 in

Product Details

Four Seasons Water Inlet 85281 is part of the Water Inlet product line within the Belts and Cooling category, focused on engine coolant components for Subaru cooling system repair. The housing is designed as an inlet-only piece, making it appropriate when replacing a worn or damaged coolant inlet on vehicles that use a separate thermostat arrangement. For buyers searching for a Subaru coolant inlet, thermostat housing inlet, or engine coolant water inlet replacement, this part number 85281 provides a direct reference for the listed fitments.

This part cross-references Motorad CH5281 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant leaks at a cracked or warped inlet housing
• Corrosion or deterioration in the coolant inlet area
• Improper sealing from a damaged original housing
• Service replacement for thermostat housing inlet wear
• Cooling system maintenance on Subaru Baja, Forester, Impreza, Legacy, and Outback models

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the inlet diameter, bolt spacing, and flange width against the original part before installation.
• Because the gasket or seal is not included, transfer or replace the sealing component as required for the repair.
• This inlet is supplied without a thermostat, so confirm whether the thermostat is reused or replaced separately.
• Inspect the mating surfaces and coolant passages for residue, pitting, or damage before assembly.
• Use the vehicle-specific service procedure and refill the cooling system with the correct coolant after installation.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons 85281 meets or exceeds OEM specifications for the listed Subaru applications. Confirmed fitment includes 1990-2005 Subaru Legacy, 1993-2005 Subaru Impreza, 1998-2005 Subaru Forester, 2000-2005 Subaru Outback, and 2003-2006 Subaru Baja.