Four Seasons 86228 Engine Coolant Water Outlet Housing Kit

Engine Coolant Outlet Housing Kit for Kia

Four Seasons 86228 is an engine coolant water outlet housing kit built for direct replacement service on select Kia applications. It combines the outlet housing and thermostat in one OE-style assembly, with gasket/seals included for a cleaner repair on the cooling system.

Compatible with 2010-2013 Kia Forte, 2010-2013 Kia Forte Koup, and 2012-2013 Kia Forte5, this Four Seasons outlet / housing kit is made from plastic and meets or exceeds OEM requirements.

Key Features

• Engine coolant water outlet housing kit with thermostat included
• Gasket/seals included for the repair
• Plastic housing construction
• 1.375 in inlet diameter
• 3 mounting holes with 0.91 in mounting flange width
• Overall height: 6.19 in
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
• Four Seasons 86228 application-specific replacement

Product Details

The Four Seasons Outlet / Housing Kit line is focused on engine coolant components that restore the thermostat housing interface and coolant outlet connection in one service part. Four Seasons 86228 is an outlet and thermostat housing kit for Kia cooling system repairs, helping replace a worn, cracked, or leaking housing with an OE-style assembly. This part cross-references Focus Auto Parts 86228 for the same application.

Use Four Seasons 86228 when servicing the cooling system on a Kia Forte, Kia Forte Koup, or Kia Forte5 within the listed model years. The integrated thermostat housing design supports a direct-fit repair where the original outlet assembly has failed.

Common Repair Uses

• Coolant leakage at the thermostat housing or outlet
• Cracked or heat-aged plastic housing
• Faulty thermostat housing assembly replacement
• Cooling system service on a Kia Forte, Kia Forte Koup, or Kia Forte5
• Restoring proper coolant flow through the outlet assembly

Installation Notes

Verify engine application and connector points before installation. Inspect the mating surfaces, clean the coolant passage area, and replace coolant according to the vehicle service procedure after the housing is installed. Confirm the thermostat orientation and gasket/seal seating before tightening the mounting fasteners.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons 86228 is built to meet or exceed OEM specifications for the listed Kia applications. The part number 86228 is used for direct replacement identification in cooling system service.