Mahle C32031 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket for Hyundai and Kia

The Mahle C32031 engine coolant thermostat housing gasket is an OEM-standard sealing solution for the thermostat housing to block joint. Built with foam and a metal carrier, it is made to deliver a precise seal in cooling system service on select Hyundai and Kia applications.

Use this gasket when servicing the thermostat housing on vehicles such as the Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, and Kia Spectra. Mahle gaskets are used by OEMs and technicians worldwide for dependable sealing performance in engine cooling repairs.

Key Features

• OEM-standard thermostat housing gasket for cooling system service
• Foam with metal carrier construction for a stable sealing surface
• Direct replacement for thermostat housing to block applications
• Fits select Hyundai Elantra, Tucson, and Tiburon models
• Fits select Kia Soul, Sportage, Spectra, and Spectra5 models
• Mahle C32031 cross-references FEL-PRO 35671 for the same application

Detailed Description

Mahle C32031 is an engine coolant thermostat housing gasket designed for the thermostat housing to block interface on select Hyundai and Kia vehicles. The foam with metal carrier design helps maintain consistent sealing at the cooling system joint, while the OEM-standard construction supports accurate fitment during thermostat housing service. This part number, C32031, is a practical choice for technicians replacing a worn or leaking thermostat housing gasket on applications including the Hyundai Elantra and Kia Sportage.

Compatible With 1996-2012 Hyundai Elantra, thermostat housing to block; 2010-2011 Kia Soul, thermostat housing to block; 2005-2010 Kia Sportage, thermostat housing to block; 2005-2009 Hyundai Tucson, thermostat housing to block; 2004-2009 Kia Spectra, thermostat housing to block; 2005-2009 Kia Spectra5, thermostat housing to block; 2003-2008 Hyundai Tiburon, thermostat housing to block; and 1997-2001 Hyundai Tiburon, thermostat housing to block. The Mahle C32031 also matches Hyundai 25614-23000 and 25614-23100, plus Kia 25614-23000 and 25614-23100.

What This Gasket Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the thermostat housing to block sealing surface
• Leaks caused by a flattened, hardened, or damaged gasket
• Cooling system service after thermostat housing removal
• Improper sealing from an incorrect or worn replacement gasket
• Maintenance on Hyundai Elantra, Kia Sportage, and similar listed applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces before installation and remove all old gasket material, corrosion, and coolant residue. Verify the thermostat housing and block surfaces are flat and undamaged, then install the gasket in the correct orientation for the application. Refill and bleed the cooling system according to the vehicle service procedure after reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Mahle supplies OEM-standard gaskets built for sealing performance in engine cooling applications. The C32031 is engineered as a direct-fit replacement for the listed Hyundai and Kia thermostat housing applications.