Replacement Engine Cooling Parts

Extreme heat can seriously damage your engine. The cooling system absorbs and dissipates the excess heat generated by the engine, and maintains normal operating temperature, preventing overheating. The cooling system is very complex and consists of many components, including a radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, coolant, hoses, clamps, and fittings. If any of them fails, your engine will get overheated very quickly. To avoid this turn of events, we offer all you need to restore your cooling system to its mint condition and make your engine cool again.

The water pump draws coolant from the radiator and circulates it throughout the cooling system. The water pump housing has a shaft driven at one end by a belt off the crankshaft, and an impeller at the other end that pumps the coolant. The internal seal can fail, causing a leak and damage to the shaft bearings, and the impeller can break or corrode. No matter the cause of the failure, we have the pump that will get you back on the road.

The radiator is the most important component of the cooling system because it’s where heat exchange takes place. The radiator has many small tubes separated by fins and connected to an inlet and outlet tank. Hot coolant flows through the tubes and transfers heat to the fins, which is carried away by air flowing through the gaps between the fins. Radiators can leak due to corrosion or impact damage, or the tubes and fins can become clogged and obstructed, reducing coolant and airflow. If you’re in need of a radiator, we have a quality replacement that will bolt right in place.

Cooling fans are used to force air through the radiator. This is necessary when the vehicle is stopped or moving slowly to achieve the necessary exchange of heat. There are mechanical fans that are driven by a belt from the crankshaft, and electric fans that operate according to coolant temperature. Both are usually enclosed in a shroud to ensure air is pulled through the radiator. Mechanical fans have a clutch that can fail, and the motor, switch, relay, and other components can fail in the electric fan circuit. Regardless of the fan type or malfunction, we have the replacement parts.

The thermostat is enclosed in a housing and connected to the radiator by a hose. It remains closed to allow the engine to reach its optimum operating temperature as soon as possible, and then opens to allow coolant circulation to maintain it as long as the engine runs. It can fail by sticking in the open or closed position. If stuck open, the engine will run cooler than specified, usually indicated by poor heater performance. A thermostat that sticks closed will cause the engine to quickly overheat. We offer replacement thermostat housings, gaskets, and thermostats that will open at the temperature specified for your vehicle.

The cooling system of your vehicle is a complex well-balanced mechanism that does not contain any accidental elements. Every accessory does its job to keep the engine running smoothly and safely, creating and maintaining an ideal micro-climate inside the heart of your vehicle. Even, at first sight, inessential components like radiator hoses, clamps, fittings or the radiator cap are vital for the proper operation of the cooling system. The latter one, for example, helps maintain the optimum pressure inside the system, which allows the coolant to avoid boiling at higher than normal temperatures, while also serves as a valve used to dump an excess pressure to prevent leaks, as well as damage to the coolant reservoir or other engine cooling system components.