Four Seasons 86245 Engine Coolant Water Outlet Housing Kit

Engine Coolant Outlet Housing Kit

Four Seasons 86245 is an engine coolant water outlet housing kit built for direct-fit service on select Hyundai and Kia applications. It combines the outlet housing and thermostat in a plastic OE-style assembly for a clean replacement on cooling system repairs.

Compatible with 2001-2005 Hyundai Sonata and 2003-2006 Kia Optima, this Four Seasons outlet / housing kit is built to meet or exceed OEM requirements for the listed applications. The Four Seasons Outlet / Housing Kit line focuses on cooling-system service parts that match the original configuration for straightforward replacement.

Key Features

• Engine coolant water outlet housing kit with thermostat included
• Plastic housing construction
• Thermostat included for the listed applications
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
• Inlet diameter: 1.36 in.
• Mounting flange width: 0.48 in.
• Overall height: 4.48 in.
• Gaskets and seals not included

Detailed Description

Four Seasons 86245 is an outlet and thermostat housing kit for cooling system repair on Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima models within the listed year ranges. It is intended for vehicles that use a plastic coolant outlet housing with the thermostat integrated into the assembly. This part cross-references Focus Auto Parts 86245 for the same application.

Use this part when replacing a cracked coolant outlet, a worn thermostat housing, or a leaking engine coolant water outlet assembly on 2001-2005 Hyundai Sonata and 2003-2006 Kia Optima vehicles. The OE-style design supports a direct replacement approach for the original cooling system layout.

Common Repair Uses

• Coolant leaks at the thermostat housing or outlet
• Cracked or heat-aged plastic housing replacement
• Thermostat service on the engine coolant outlet assembly
• Restoring proper coolant flow control in the cooling system
• Replacing a damaged water outlet housing on Hyundai Sonata or Kia Optima

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the inlet diameter, mounting flange width, and overall housing shape against the original part before installation. Gaskets and seals are not included, so reuse is not assumed and sealing components should be verified separately. Always inspect the mating surfaces, flush the cooling system as needed, and refill with the correct coolant after installation.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons 86245 is built to meet or exceed OEM specifications for the listed fitments and is supplied as a replacement cooling-system component for Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima applications.