Four Seasons 86032 Engine Coolant Water Inlet

Four Seasons 86032 Water Inlet Overview

The Four Seasons 86032 engine coolant water inlet is an aluminum replacement part for Subaru cooling system service. It is built as an inlet-style component without a thermostat and is specified to meet or exceed OEM requirements for the listed applications.

Compatible with Subaru Outback, Forester, Impreza, Legacy, XV, and XV Crosstrek applications, this water inlet supports automatic transmission cooler thermostat service where equipped. The Four Seasons Water Inlet line focuses on direct-fit cooling system components for repair work that needs accurate dimensions and OE-style fit.

• Aluminum construction for cooling system durability
• Inlet-style engine coolant component without thermostat
• Maximum height: 2.113 in.
• Inlet diameter: 0.541 in.
• Mounting hole quantity: 2
• Bolt hole center to bolt hole center: 1.85 in.
• Mounting flange width: 0.534 in.
• Meets or exceeds OEM requirements
• Gasket or seal not included

Product Details

Four Seasons part number 86032 is an engine coolant water inlet made from aluminum and configured as a thermostat housing inlet component without a thermostat. The part is designed for Subaru cooling system applications where the inlet and AT cooler thermostat interface are serviced separately. If you are replacing a worn or corroded coolant inlet on a Subaru Outback, Forester, or Impreza, this Four Seasons 86032 part number provides the dimensional details needed for a direct replacement search.

This part cross-references Motorad CH6032 for the same application.

Common Cooling System Issues It Can Address

• Coolant seepage at the inlet housing
• Corrosion or pitting in the original aluminum housing
• Damaged mounting points or bolt-hole wear
• Improper sealing at the water inlet connection
• Service replacement for an AT cooler thermostat inlet assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the inlet diameter, mounting hole spacing, and flange dimensions before installation. Because the gasket or seal is not included, transfer or replace the sealing component as required by the repair procedure. Confirm thermostat and housing configuration on the vehicle before ordering, especially on Subaru Outback, Forester, and Impreza models with AT cooler thermostat service.

• Fits 2018-2019 Subaru Outback, AT Cooler Thermostat; Water Inlet
• Fits 2014-2018 Subaru Forester, Inlet; AT Cooler Thermostat; Water Inlet
• Fits 2013-2017 Subaru Outback, Inlet; AT Cooler Thermostat; Water Inlet
• Fits 2012-2016 Subaru Impreza, Inlet; AT Cooler Thermostat; Water Inlet
• Fits 2015 Subaru Legacy, Inlet; AT Cooler Thermostat; Water Inlet
• Fits 2013-2015 Subaru XV, Inlet; AT Cooler Thermostat; Water Inlet
• Fits 2013-2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek, Inlet; AT Cooler Thermostat; Water Inlet

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons lists this water inlet as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements for the specified Subaru applications. The part is built to the stated dimensions and material specification for cooling system service on compatible Subaru models.