{"product_id":"motorad-ch3098-engine-coolant-thermostat-housing-upper","title":"Motorad CH3098 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing - Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEngine Coolant Thermostat Housing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Motorad CH3098 engine coolant thermostat housing is built for upper cooling-system applications on select Mazda vehicles. It uses a plastic housing design with a black finish and is manufactured to OEM quality standards by an OE supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic thermostat housing with a standard-grade construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermal shock validated for demanding cooling-system conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% leak tested for sealing verification before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle outlet design with one hose connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo mounting holes with a 2.97 in bolt-hole center spacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotorad CH3098 is a direct-fit cooling replacement for select Mazda upper applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMotorad CH3098 is an engine coolant thermostat housing engineered for upper mounting locations in the Mazda CX-30, CX-50, Mazda 3, CX-5, CX-9, and Mazda 6. The housing is made from plastic and finished in black, with a single outlet, one hose connector, and no gasket, seal, sensor, or bleeder screw included. Its dimensions and mounting layout support a precise replacement for the listed applications, and the part number CH3098 is useful when matching the correct housing for these Mazda cooling-system repairs. This part cross-references Gates CO35081 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Is Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a cracked or leaking thermostat housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring proper coolant routing through the cooling system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressing seepage at the housing-to-engine connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrecting fitment issues caused by worn mounting points or damaged ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupporting repair of overheating concerns tied to housing failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm upper-position fitment against the vehicle application before installation. Inspect the mating surfaces, hose connection, and mounting holes for wear or damage, and verify that the required gasket or seal is sourced separately if needed. Use the part number CH3098 to match the correct housing for the specific Mazda application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMotorad manufactures this housing to OEM quality standards as an OE supplier. It is thermal shock validated and 100% leak tested to verify performance under demanding cooling-system conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motorad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53716157202613,"sku":"BFNG-CH3098","price":63.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/TZ_CH3098_Fro.jpg?v=1794033844","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/motorad-ch3098-engine-coolant-thermostat-housing-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}