Motorad 5181KTUS Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Assembly

Overview

Motorad 5181KTUS is a standard replacement engine coolant thermostat housing assembly built to OE specifications for demanding cooling systems. It uses a mechanical disk valve and a copper case with wax compound for quick response to coolant temperature changes.

Compatible with a wide range of Dodge and Jeep applications, including Dodge Dakota, Dodge Ram 1500, and Jeep Grand Cherokee models. The 5181KTUS is a fitment-based solution for drivers replacing a worn thermostat housing assembly with an OE-style part.

Key Features

• Standard replacement thermostat housing assembly
• OE supplier manufacturing with OEM quality materials and processes
• Copper case and wax compound for rapid temperature response
• Includes gasket and seal for the housing assembly
• Mechanical actuator with one outlet port and two mounting holes
• Black and silver finish

Detailed Description

Motorad 5181KTUS is engineered as an OE-spec thermostat housing assembly for Chrysler-family cooling systems that require stable coolant control. The housing is built with steel, stainless steel, copper, rubber, and paper materials, and it uses a disk-style valve with a 192°F start-to-open temperature. This part number, 5181KTUS, is listed for applications such as Dodge Dakota, Dodge Ram 2500, and Jeep Grand Cherokee, making it a direct fitment reference for common cooling-system service jobs.

Motorad’s Kit line focuses on replacement components manufactured to OEM specifications and processes. For buyers searching for a thermostat housing assembly for Dodge Dakota or Jeep Grand Cherokee cooling repair, 5181KTUS provides the housing, gasket, and seal configuration called out in the fitment data.

Common Repair Uses

• Cracked or leaking thermostat housing
• Coolant seepage at the housing flange or seal surface
• Temperature control issues caused by a worn thermostat housing assembly
• Corrosion or material fatigue in the cooling system housing
• Service replacement for OE-specified 195°F thermostat housing applications

Installation Notes

Verify the outlet port diameter, mounting hole count, and temperature specification before installation. This assembly requires a gasket or seal, and the fitment data indicates the seal is included. Mounting hardware is not listed as included. Confirm the vehicle application against the part number 5181KTUS before installation on Dodge Ram 1500 or Jeep Grand Cherokee models.

Quality Assurance

Manufactured by an OE supplier using OEM quality materials and safety standards. Motorad states that this housing is produced with OEM specifications and processes for consistent cooling-system service.