Recmar MerCruiser 160F Thermostat Kit with Sleeve 807252Q5
REC807252Q5
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Recmar MerCruiser 160°F Thermostat Kit
Thermostat, Sleeve & Service Seals | Replaces 807252Q5
Aftermarket thermostat service kit for selected MerCruiser GM petrol engines using a 160°F thermostat and the associated sleeve-style housing arrangement. The cooling configuration is as important as engine displacement when confirming fitment.
Key Features
- 71°C / 160°F thermostat specification
- Sleeve-style MerCruiser service kit
- For selected GM four-cylinder, V6 and V8 applications where specified
- Aftermarket Recmar kit; not genuine Quicksilver
- Kit components supplied as pictured
Technical Specs
| Part type | Thermostat service kit with sleeve |
| Opening temperature | 71°C / 160°F |
| Cooling system | Selected standard/raw-water-cooled layouts |
| Application era | Commonly 1987–2016 where specified |
| 4Boats SKU | REC807252Q5 |
Compatibility / Fitment Guide
| Engine / system | Application | Fitment condition |
|---|---|---|
| MerCruiser GM V6 | Selected 4.3L standard/raw-water-cooled engines | Parts diagram must list 807252Q5/T5/T8 |
| MerCruiser GM V8 | Selected 5.0L, 5.7L, 7.4L and 8.2L standard-cooling applications | Confirm model, serial and thermostat temperature |
| MerCruiser GM four-cylinder | Only engines whose housing diagram calls for this sleeve kit | Do not infer fitment from 3.0L/3.7L capacity alone |
Not universal for every 1987–2016 MerCruiser. Excludes high-performance engines and any closed-cooling configuration specifying another temperature or kit. Compare the sleeve, seals and housing arrangement with the original assembly.
Part Number Cross Reference
| Mercury / Quicksilver | 807252Q5; 807252T5; 807252T8 |
| Thermostat element reference | 8M0091470 |
| Sierra | 18-3647 |
| Recmar / 4Boats SKU | REC807252Q5 |
Cross-reference numbers identify compatible service applications; they do not make this aftermarket Recmar part a genuine OEM component.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it fit closed cooling?
Do not assume so. This fitment is primarily for specified standard/raw-water-cooled layouts.
Is it a 140°F kit?
No. This kit is rated at 160°F / 71°C.
Will it fit every 4.3L or 5.7L?
No. Verify serial number, cooling system and kit reference.
What is included?
Thermostat, sleeve and service components as pictured; compare them with your parts diagram.
Before ordering: confirm 160°F specification, standard-cooling layout and OEM kit 807252Q5/T5/T8.
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