Four Seasons 86292 Engine Coolant Water Outlet

Engine Coolant Water Outlet for Kia Sorento

Four Seasons 86292 is an aluminum engine coolant water outlet for cooling system service on select Kia Sorento applications. It is an OE-matching replacement part built to meet or exceed OEM requirements, with a w/o thermostat design for vehicles that use a separate thermostat housing arrangement.

The Four Seasons Water Outlet line focuses on direct-fit engine coolant components, and this part follows that approach with the correct inlet diameter, bolt-hole spacing, and mounting flange dimensions for the listed applications. If you are replacing a leaking or corroded water outlet on a 2003-2006 Kia Sorento, Four Seasons 86292 is a direct replacement to compare against the original part.

Key Features

• Aluminum construction for cooling system durability
• Engine coolant water outlet, style w/o thermostat
• Inlet diameter: 1.38 in.
• Bolt hole center to bolt hole center: 3.25 in.
• Maximum height: 1.72 in.
• Mounting flange width: 0.4 in.
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
• Gasket or seal not included
• Thermostat not included

Detailed Description

Four Seasons 86292 is an engine coolant water outlet designed for cooling system repair where the outlet housing has worn, cracked, or corroded. The aluminum body helps provide a stable replacement for the original coolant outlet, while the OE-style dimensions support proper alignment at the mounting surface and hose connection. This part is listed for 2003 Kia Sorento and 2004-2006 Kia Sorento applications, making it a focused replacement choice for Sorento cooling system maintenance. This part cross-references 817122 and W98822 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a leaking coolant outlet on a Kia Sorento
• Addressing coolant seepage at the housing or hose connection
• Repairing corrosion or cracking in the original outlet
• Restoring proper coolant routing in the engine cooling system
• Servicing a vehicle with a separate thermostat assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify hose diameter, bolt-hole spacing, and mounting surface condition before installation. Because the gasket or seal is not included, transfer or replace the sealing component as required during service. Confirm that the thermostat is not part of this outlet before ordering, since this unit is supplied without a thermostat.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons lists this water outlet as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements for the specified applications. Confirm fitment against the vehicle year, make, model, and cooling system configuration before installation.