Motorad CH3038 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing for OE-Style Cooling Service

Motorad CH3038 is an engine coolant thermostat housing built for vehicles that need a direct-fit cooling system replacement. It uses steel construction, a silver finish, and includes a gasket or seal for a cleaner thermostat housing service on select Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac, and Camaro/Firebird applications.

Compatible With 1985-1992 Chevrolet Camaro and 1985-1992 Pontiac Firebird, plus 1996 Chevrolet C1500, C1500 Suburban, C2500, C2500 Suburban, C3500, K1500, K1500 Suburban, K2500, K2500 Suburban, K3500, P30, Tahoe, 1996 GMC C1500, C1500 Suburban, C2500, C2500 Suburban, C3500, K1500, K1500 Suburban, K2500, K2500 Suburban, K3500, Yukon, and 1997-1998 Chevrolet P30, Express 3500, and 1998 GMC Savana 3500 applications listed below.

Key Features

• Steel thermostat housing with silver finish
• Outlet port diameter: 1.31 in.
• Gasket or seal included
• Two mounting holes
• Thermal shock validated and 100% leak tested
• Built to meet or exceed OEM standards
• OE supplier manufacturing for factory-style fit and function

Detailed Description

Motorad CH3038 is an OE-style engine coolant thermostat housing designed for cooling system repair where the original housing has corroded, warped, or begun leaking. The steel body and 1.31-inch outlet diameter support proper coolant routing, while the included gasket or seal helps complete the thermostat housing service on the specified Chevrolet and GMC trucks, vans, SUVs, and classic Camaro and Firebird models. This part cross-references Dorman OE Solutions 902-2038 and Four Seasons 85223 for the same application.

Common Cooling System Issues This Part Addresses

• Coolant seepage at the thermostat housing flange
• Cracked or rusted housing surfaces
• Improper sealing after thermostat service
• Damaged outlet connection at the coolant neck
• Cooling system maintenance on aging OE housings

Installation Notes and Fitment Tips

• Fits 1985-1992 Chevrolet Camaro, N/A, engine coolant water outlet with housing and gasket included.
• Fits 1985-1992 Pontiac Firebird, N/A, engine coolant water outlet with housing and gasket included.
• Fits 1996 Chevrolet C1500, N/A, includes housing and gasket; with single thermostat.
• Fits 1996 Chevrolet C2500, N/A, includes housing and gasket; with 90 outlet degrees to mounting surface or with single thermostat.
• Fits 1996 Chevrolet C3500, N/A, includes housing and gasket; with 90 outlet degrees to mounting surface or with single thermostat.
• Fits 1996 Chevrolet K1500, N/A, includes housing and gasket; with single thermostat.
• Fits 1996 Chevrolet K2500, N/A, includes housing and gasket; with 90 outlet degrees to mounting surface or with single thermostat.
• Fits 1996 Chevrolet K3500, N/A, includes housing and gasket; with 90 outlet degrees to mounting surface or with single thermostat.
• Fits 1996 Chevrolet P30, N/A, includes housing and gasket; with single thermostat.
• Fits 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe, N/A, includes housing and gasket; with single thermostat.
• Fits 1996 GMC C1500, N/A, includes housing and gasket; with single thermostat.
• Fits 1996 GMC C2500, N/A, includes housing and gasket; with 90 outlet degrees to mounting surface or with single thermostat.
• Fits 1996 GMC C3500, N/A, includes housing and gasket; with 90 outlet degrees to mounting surface or with single thermostat.
• Fits 1996 GMC K1500, N/A, includes housing and gasket; with single thermostat.
• Fits 1996 GMC K2500, N/A, includes housing and gasket; with 90 outlet degrees to mounting surface or with single thermostat.
• Fits 1996 GMC K3500, N/A, includes housing and gasket; with 90 outlet degrees to mounting surface or with single thermostat.
• Fits 1996 GMC Yukon, N/A, includes housing and gasket; with single thermostat.
• Fits 1997-1998 Chevrolet P30, N/A, includes housing and gasket; with 90 outlet degrees to mounting surface.
• Fits 1998 Chevrolet Express 3500, N/A, includes housing and gasket; with 90 outlet degrees to mounting surface.
• Fits 1998 GMC Savana 3500, N/A, includes housing and gasket; with 90 outlet degrees to mounting surface.

Verify the outlet orientation, thermostat style, and mounting surface before installation. The housing uses two mounting holes and does not include bolts, so reuse or source the correct fasteners for the vehicle application.

Quality Assurance

Motorad manufactures this thermostat housing to OEM quality standards as an OE supplier. CH3038 is thermal shock validated and 100% leak tested to support dependable sealing in demanding automotive cooling systems.