Global Parts 8241257 Engine Coolant Water Outlet

Engine Coolant Water Outlet for Classic Chevrolet

Global Parts 8241257 is an engine coolant water outlet used in the cooling system to route coolant between the radiator and engine block. It is a direct-fit style replacement for select classic Chevrolet applications, including Bel Air, Impala, El Camino, Corvette, and C10/C20/K10/K20 Suburban models.

• Type: Engine Coolant Water Outlet
• Routes coolant through the thermostat housing and water outlet connection point
• Supports proper coolant transfer in the engine cooling system
• Fits select Chevrolet passenger cars and trucks from 1955-1968
• Part number: 8241257

Detailed Product Overview

This Global Parts water outlet is built for vehicles that use a coolant outlet connection at the thermostat housing area. In classic Chevrolet cooling systems, this component helps move coolant between the engine block and radiator circuit while providing the mounting point used by the thermostat housing assembly. It is a practical replacement for restoration and maintenance work on Chevrolet Bel Air, Impala, El Camino, and Corvette models, as well as 1968 Chevrolet C10 Suburban, C20 Suburban, K10 Suburban, and K20 Suburban applications without a threaded hole. Cross-reference part numbers include ACI 84820 and 902-2017 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1968 Chevrolet C10 Suburban, N/A, w/o Threaded Hole
• Fits 1968 Chevrolet C20 Suburban, N/A, w/o Threaded Hole
• Fits 1968 Chevrolet K10 Suburban, N/A, w/o Threaded Hole
• Fits 1968 Chevrolet K20 Suburban, N/A, w/o Threaded Hole
• Fits 1955-1965 Chevrolet Bel Air, N/A, Water Outlet
• Fits 1956-1965 Chevrolet Corvette, N/A, w/ Hi Performance
• Fits 1959-1965 Chevrolet Impala, N/A, Water Outlet
• Fits 1959-1960 Chevrolet El Camino, N/A, Water Outlet

What This Part Helps Address

• Coolant leaks at the water outlet connection
• Damaged or corroded thermostat housing outlet surfaces
• Improper coolant routing in the engine cooling system
• Replacement needs during cooling system service on classic Chevrolet models
• Fitment issues on original water outlet components

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the engine configuration and outlet style before installation, especially on 1968 Chevrolet Suburban models that require the w/o threaded hole version. Confirm the thermostat housing and mating surfaces are clean and free of corrosion before assembly. Match the part to the vehicle’s original coolant outlet layout for proper fitment on Chevrolet Bel Air, Impala, El Camino, and Corvette applications.

Quality Assurance

Global Parts supplies this engine coolant water outlet as a replacement component for confirmed classic Chevrolet fitments. The part number 8241257 is listed with direct interchange references for application matching.