Four Seasons 85345 Engine Coolant Water Inlet

Engine Coolant Water Inlet for Hyundai and Kia

Four Seasons Water Inlet 85345 is an aluminum engine coolant inlet for thermostat and housing service. It is built to meet or exceed OEM requirements and is listed without a thermostat or gasket/seal included.

Key Features

• Aluminum construction for coolant system durability
• Engine coolant inlet style, without thermostat
• Maximum height: 1.66 in.
• Inlet diameter: 1.28 in.
• Mounting hole quantity: 2
• Bolt hole center to bolt hole center: 2.76 in.
• Mounting flange width: 0.39 in.
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications

Product Details

This Four Seasons Water Inlet 85345 is an OE-style engine coolant component for thermostat and housing applications. The aluminum body supports reliable coolant routing at the inlet point, and the part is specified as an inlet type without a thermostat. It cross-references Motorad CH7688 for the same application. Compatible vehicle coverage includes Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Tiburon, Kia Soul, Kia Sportage, Kia Spectra, and Kia Spectra5 across the listed model years.

Four Seasons Water Inlet line parts are focused on engine coolant components that match the dimensional and application requirements of the original system. For Hyundai Elantra and Kia Spectra service, part number 85345 provides a direct replacement option where the coolant inlet is serviced separately from the thermostat.

Common Problems This Part Addresses

• Coolant leakage at the inlet housing
• Corrosion or cracking in the original aluminum inlet
• Improper coolant flow at the thermostat housing connection
• Fitment issues caused by worn mounting surfaces
• Replacement needs during cooling system repair on Hyundai Elantra and Kia Sportage applications

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the inlet diameter, mounting hole spacing, and flange dimensions before installation.
• Inspect the mating surfaces and replace the gasket or seal separately, since it is not included.
• Confirm thermostat service requirements for the vehicle, because this inlet is supplied without a thermostat.
• Use the vehicle-specific cooling system procedure when refilling and bleeding air from the system.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons lists this part as meeting or exceeding OEM specifications for engine coolant service. Part number 85345 is built for the listed Hyundai and Kia applications, including 2001-2012 Hyundai Elantra, 2005-2009 Hyundai Tucson, 2003-2008 Hyundai Tiburon, 2010-2011 Kia Soul, 2005-2010 Kia Sportage, 2004-2009 Kia Spectra, and 2005-2009 Kia Spectra5.