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Motorad 7211-180 Engine Coolant Thermostat

Brand Motorad 7211-180
Sealing Flange Outside Diameter 1.72
Gasket Or Seal Included Yes
Jiggle Pin Weep Hole No
Flange Thickness 0.068 in
Gasket/Seal Material Rubber
Gasket/Seal Material Rubber
Installation Tool Included No
Number Of Seals 1
Temperature 180 deg. f
Temperature (Degree) 180
Product line Fail-Safe
Fits Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac · 72 vehicles

OE supplier quality. Built with OEM materials and manufacturing standards.

Rapid temperature response. Copper case and wax compound react quickly to coolant changes.

Seal included. Rubber gasket or seal is provided for installation.

Cross-references Dayco 71180, Motorad 7211-180 and 97211180 for the same application. See all 6.

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Engine Cooling Control for Select GM and Pontiac Applications

The Motorad Fail-Safe 7211-180 engine coolant thermostat is built for vehicles that need consistent coolant temperature control and OE-style fitment. It uses a copper case and wax compound for quick reaction to coolant temperature changes, and it includes a rubber seal for a proper housing seal.

Compatible With select 1982-1994 Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models, including Pontiac Sunbird, Pontiac Fiero, and Chevrolet Lumina applications. This Motorad 7211-180 thermostat is set to 180 degrees F for common factory-style cooling system operation.

Key Features

  • 180 degree F thermostat temperature rating
  • Fail-Safe open-position locking design
  • Copper case and wax compound for responsive temperature control
  • Offset design with air relief valve where applicable
  • OEM-style seals included where applicable
  • Rubber gasket/seal included
  • Manufactured to OEM specifications and processes
  • OE supplier construction with OEM quality materials

Product Details

The Motorad Fail-Safe line is designed for drivers who want a thermostat that follows OE-style cooling system requirements while adding a fail-safe locking feature. Part number 7211-180 is engineered for select Buick Skyhawk and Skylark, Pontiac Grand Am and Fiero, and Chevrolet Citation and Lumina fitments, along with other listed applications. The sealing flange outside diameter measures 1.72 inches, and the flange thickness is 0.068 inch.

This part cross-references Dayco 71180 for the same application. Motorad 7211-180 is a direct-fit thermostat choice for vehicles that require a 180F engine coolant thermostat with seal.

Common Cooling System Issues It Can Address

  • Engine running hotter than normal due to a thermostat that is stuck closed
  • Slow warm-up or unstable operating temperature from a worn thermostat
  • Coolant flow control problems caused by an aging thermostat element
  • Seal leakage at the thermostat housing interface
  • Temperature regulation concerns in older GM compact and mid-size vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the thermostat temperature rating and housing style before installation. Clean the sealing surface thoroughly, inspect the thermostat housing for corrosion or warping, and replace the seal if the old one is damaged. The jiggle pin weep hole is not present on this design, so follow the vehicle service procedure for correct orientation and air bleeding where required.

Fits 1986-1994 Pontiac Sunbird, N/A; Fits 1990-1992 Chevrolet Lumina, N/A; Fits 1989-1990 Pontiac LeMans, N/A; Fits 1988-1990 Pontiac Optima, N/A; Fits 1985-1989 Pontiac Grand Am, N/A; Fits 1982-1988 Buick Skyhawk, N/A; Fits 1982-1988 Buick Skylark, N/A; Fits 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, N/A; Fits 1982-1988 Oldsmobile Firenza, N/A; Fits 1984-1988 Pontiac Fiero, N/A; Fits 1985-1987 Oldsmobile Calais, N/A; Fits 1984-1985 Chevrolet Citation II, N/A; Fits 1984-1985 Pontiac J2000 Sunbird, N/A; Fits 1982-1984 Oldsmobile Omega, N/A; Fits 1982-1984 Pontiac Phoenix, N/A; Fits 1982-1983 Chevrolet Citation, N/A; Fits 1982-1983 Pontiac J2000, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Motorad manufactures this thermostat with OEM quality materials and safety standards as an OE supplier, using OEM specifications and processes for consistent fit and function in demanding cooling systems.

This part fits 72 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelLitersCylindersPositionNotes
1994PontiacSunbird2.0LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1993PontiacSunbird2.0LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1992ChevroletLumina2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1992PontiacSunbird2.0LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1991ChevroletLumina2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1991PontiacSunbird2.0LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1990ChevroletLumina2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1990PontiacLeMans2.0LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1990PontiacOptima2.0LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1990PontiacSunbird2.0LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1989PontiacGrand Am2.0LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1989PontiacLeMans2.0LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1989PontiacOptima2.0LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1989PontiacSunbird2.0LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1988BuickSkyhawk2.0LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1988BuickSkylark2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1988OldsmobileCutlass Calais2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1988OldsmobileFirenza2.0LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1988PontiacFiero2.8LV6N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1988PontiacFiero2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1988PontiacGrand Am2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1988PontiacGrand Am2.0LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1988PontiacOptima2.0LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1988PontiacSunbird2.0LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1987BuickSkyhawk2.0LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1987BuickSkylark2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1987OldsmobileCalais2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1987OldsmobileFirenza2.0LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1987PontiacFiero2.8LV6N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1987PontiacFiero2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1987PontiacGrand Am2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1987PontiacGrand Am2.0LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1987PontiacSunbird2.0LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1986BuickSkyhawk1.8LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1986BuickSkylark2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1986OldsmobileCalais2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1986OldsmobileFirenza1.8LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1986PontiacFiero2.8LV6N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1986PontiacFiero2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1986PontiacGrand Am2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1986PontiacSunbird1.8LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1985BuickSkyhawk1.8LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1985BuickSkylark2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1985ChevroletCitation II2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1985OldsmobileCalais2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1985OldsmobileFirenza1.8LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1985PontiacFiero2.8LV6N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1985PontiacFiero2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1985PontiacGrand Am2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1985PontiacJ2000 Sunbird1.8LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1984BuickSkyhawk1.8LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1984BuickSkylark2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1984ChevroletCitation II2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1984OldsmobileFirenza1.8LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1984OldsmobileOmega2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1984PontiacFiero2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1984PontiacJ2000 Sunbird1.8LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1984PontiacPhoenix2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1983BuickSkyhawk1.8LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1983BuickSkylark2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1983ChevroletCitation2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1983OldsmobileFirenza1.8LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1983OldsmobileOmega2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1983PontiacJ20001.8LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1983PontiacPhoenix2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1982BuickSkyhawk1.8LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1982BuickSkylark2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1982ChevroletCitation2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1982OldsmobileFirenza1.8LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1982OldsmobileOmega2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1982PontiacJ20001.8LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
1982PontiacPhoenix2.5LL4N/AEngine Coolant Thermostat with patented Fail-Safe design, open position locking feature, 180F temperature, includes seal, and alternate temperature option.; Fail-Safe
Directly replaces or cross-references 6 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Dayco — 71180Motorad — 7211-18097211180NIP7211-180SS180-1127