Four Seasons 86361 Engine Coolant Water Inlet

Engine Coolant Water Inlet for Kia and Hyundai

The Four Seasons 86361 engine coolant water inlet is a plastic inlet assembly for cooling system service on select Kia and Hyundai vehicles. It is built as a thermostat-less inlet and is specified without a gasket or seal, making it a direct replacement choice when servicing the coolant inlet housing on covered applications.

Compatible With 2019-2024 Kia Forte, 2021-2024 Kia Seltos, 2022-2024 Kia Soul, and 2018-2020 Hyundai Elantra, this part number 86361 supports common cooling system repair needs where the original inlet has cracked, warped, or begun leaking. Four Seasons Water Inlet parts are backed by more than 50 years of mobile A/C experience and are engineered and tested for dependable operation.

Key Features

• Four Seasons Water Inlet line
• Part number 86361
• Engine coolant water inlet / inlet type
• Plastic construction
• Thermostat not included
• No gasket or seal included
• Inlet diameter: 1.37 in.
• Overall height: 4.39 in.
• Mounting flange width: 0.42 in.

Detailed Description

This engine coolant water inlet is used in the thermostat and housing area of the cooling system to route coolant through the engine inlet assembly. The Four Seasons 86361 is a direct-fit style replacement for select Kia Forte, Kia Seltos, Kia Soul, and Hyundai Elantra applications, with dimensions and material selection suited to OE-style service work. If you are replacing a damaged coolant inlet on a 2018-2024 Kia or Hyundai platform, this part provides a focused repair solution for the inlet housing itself.

This part cross-references Gates CO35070 and OE reference 256312E010 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Cracked or brittle coolant inlet housing
• Coolant seepage at the inlet assembly
• Warped plastic inlet surface
• Thermostat housing service where the inlet is separate
• Cooling system maintenance on Kia Forte, Kia Seltos, Kia Soul, and Hyundai Elantra models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the inlet diameter, mounting flange width, and overall height against the original part before installation. Because the thermostat is not included and no gasket or seal is included, confirm the required related components for your repair. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly and inspect the surrounding cooling system parts for wear, residue, or heat damage before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons engineers and tests its products for long service life and trouble-free operation. The Water Inlet product line reflects the brand’s experience in mobile climate control and cooling-related components, with a focus on accurate replacement fit and dependable performance.