Gates CO34970 Engine Coolant Water Outlet

Gates Coolant Outlet for Hyundai and Kia

The Gates Coolant Outlet CO34970 is an engine coolant water outlet and thermostat housing assembly built for select Hyundai and Kia applications. It is designed to match original fit and function while addressing common aftermarket issues with design, material, and manufacturing consistency.

Compatible With 2001-2011 Hyundai Elantra, Tucson, and Tiburon, plus 2004-2011 Kia Spectra, Spectra5, Sportage, and Soul applications. The Gates CO34970 is a direct-fit cooling system service part for vehicles that need a thermostat housing replacement.

Key Features

• Engine coolant water outlet / thermostat housing assembly
• Cast aluminum and steel construction
• Two-bolt housing design
• OE-style fit and performance for select Hyundai and Kia models
• Full-line Gates Coolant Outlet coverage for cooling system service
• Part number: CO34970

Product Details

Gates Coolant Outlet line components are engineered to provide a practical replacement for worn or damaged thermostat housing assemblies. This CO34970 unit uses cast aluminum and steel materials to support long service life in the cooling system. It is built for applications where the coolant outlet and thermostat housing are serviced together, helping restore proper coolant routing at the engine.

This part cross-references Hyundai/Kia OE numbers 2562023040 and 2562023610 for the same application. If you are sourcing a replacement for a Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Tucson, or Kia Sportage cooling system repair, CO34970 is a relevant OE-style option to verify against the original housing.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a cracked or corroded thermostat housing
• Repairing coolant leaks at the engine coolant outlet
• Restoring proper coolant flow through the housing assembly
• Addressing warped or damaged housing surfaces
• Servicing a failed original coolant outlet on Hyundai Elantra, Tucson, Tiburon, or Kia Sportage models

Installation Notes

Verify the original housing shape, bolt pattern, and hose outlet dimensions before installation. This part is listed as a thermostat housing with two bolt holes and no gasket or seal included in the product data, so confirm the required sealing components for your application before beginning the repair. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly and inspect adjacent cooling system parts for wear, contamination, or coolant residue.

For fitment confirmation, use the vehicle-specific listing details for 2001-2009 Hyundai Elantra, 2005-2009 Hyundai Tucson, 2007-2008 Hyundai Tiburon, 2004-2005 Kia Spectra, 2005 Kia Spectra5, 2005-2010 Kia Sportage, and 2010-2011 Kia Soul.

Quality Assurance

Gates positions this coolant outlet line as a cost-effective replacement that addresses common aftermarket design and material concerns while maintaining original-style fit and performance. The CO34970 is built for long service life in the cooling system and is backed by Gates product engineering standards.