Four Seasons 86160 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing

Thermostat Housing for Mini Cooling System Service

Four Seasons 86160 is an integrated engine coolant thermostat housing built for select Mini Cooper applications. It combines the thermostat housing and thermostat in one OE-style cooling system component, with a plastic black housing, included gasket or seal, and a three-hole mounting layout for direct replacement service.

Compatible with 2007-2013 Mini Cooper, 2011-2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, and 2013 Mini Cooper Paceman, this Four Seasons thermostat housing supports proper coolant flow control in the engine cooling system. The Four Seasons Thermostat Housing line focuses on replacement parts that match the original component style for service work on Mini Cooper cooling repairs.

Key Features

• Integrated thermostat housing design with thermostat included
• Plastic housing with black finish
• Gasket or seal included for service replacement
• Three mounting holes for OE-style installation
• Meets or exceeds OEM requirements
• Engine coolant components for thermostat housing repair
• Part number 86160 for easy identification

Product Details

Four Seasons 86160 is an integrated thermostat housing assembly for Mini cooling system maintenance. The housing is made from plastic and uses a black finish, with a flange thickness of 0.641 in, an inlet port diameter of 1.68 in, and an overall height of 8.000 in. The bolt hole center to bolt hole center measurement is 3.54 in, and the design uses three mounting holes for a direct-fit style replacement. This part cross-references Gates 34713 for the same application.

Fits 2007-2013 Mini Cooper, N/A. Fits 2011-2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, N/A. Fits 2013 Mini Cooper Paceman, N/A. Use Four Seasons 86160 when replacing a worn thermostat housing on Mini Cooper cooling system service jobs where the thermostat is serviced as part of the housing assembly.

Common Repair Uses

• Coolant leaks at the thermostat housing
• Cracked or warped plastic housing replacement
• Thermostat-related engine temperature control issues
• Seal or gasket failure at the housing interface
• Cooling system service on Mini Cooper, Countryman, or Paceman models

Installation Notes

Verify engine application by year, make, and model before installation. Inspect the mating surface, coolant passages, and adjacent hoses for wear or contamination before fitting the new housing. Replace coolant according to the vehicle service procedure after installation, and torque fasteners to the manufacturer specification for the engine.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons 86160 is listed as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements for the specified applications. The integrated thermostat housing design supports OE-style replacement service for Mini Cooper cooling system repairs.