Four Seasons 86045 Engine Coolant Water Outlet Housing Kit

Engine Coolant Outlet Housing Kit

Four Seasons 86045 is an engine coolant water outlet housing kit built for direct replacement on select Jaguar, Ford, and Lincoln applications. It includes the thermostat and uses a plastic housing design that meets or exceeds OEM requirements for the listed vehicles.

Use this Four Seasons outlet / housing kit when servicing cooling system leaks, thermostat-related temperature issues, or a cracked coolant outlet on vehicles such as the Jaguar XJ8, Jaguar Vanden Plas, and Lincoln LS. Part number 86045 is also listed with OE-style interchange references for the same application.

Key Features

• Engine coolant water outlet housing kit with thermostat included
• Plastic housing construction
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
• Outlet and thermostat housing kit style
• Designed for select 2000-2005 Jaguar, Ford, and Lincoln models

Product Details

Four Seasons 86045 is part of the Outlet / Housing Kit product line, focused on engine coolant components for thermostat and housing service. The housing is supplied in plastic and the thermostat is included, making it a practical replacement for the coolant outlet assembly on supported vehicles. This part is listed for applications including the Jaguar S-Type, Jaguar XK8, Jaguar XJ8, Jaguar Vanden Plas, Jaguar Super V8, Ford Thunderbird, and Lincoln LS. This part cross-references Delphi TA3215 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a leaking coolant outlet housing
• Correcting thermostat-related overheating or slow warm-up concerns
• Repairing cracked or warped plastic coolant housing components
• Restoring proper coolant flow through the thermostat housing assembly
• Addressing coolant loss at the engine coolant outlet connection

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine fitment before installation and compare the original housing layout to the replacement part. Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly and inspect adjacent coolant hoses, clamps, and connectors for wear before reassembly. Because gasket and seals are not included, transfer or source the required sealing components separately as needed for the repair.

Compatible With 2000-2002 Jaguar S-Type, 2000-2002 Jaguar XK8, 2001-2005 Jaguar XJ8, 2001-2005 Jaguar Vanden Plas, 2002 Ford Thunderbird, 2000-2002 Lincoln LS, and 2005 Jaguar Super V8.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons 86045 is manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications for the listed applications, supporting a direct-fit replacement approach for cooling system service.