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Stant 27271 Thermostat Seal – Fitment Guide for Audi, BMW, Dodge, Eagle, Jaguar, Jeep and more (1959–1994)

Audi, BMW, Dodge, Eagle, Jaguar, Jeep and more (1959–1994)

Stant 27271 Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal – from Don's Obsolete Auto Parts

Keep your car or truck on the road with a genuine Stant 27271, the Stant thermostat seal for BMW sixes and fours (1971–1994), a long list of Mercedes-Benz gas and diesel engines (1959–1993), Audi five-cylinder, V6 and V8 engines, Porsche 928, Jaguar XJ6/XJS, and Volkswagen five-cylinder, V6 and Vanagon engines — plus a few domestic oddballs: the 1985–1987 Jeep 2.1L turbo diesel, 1984–1985 Lincoln 2.4L diesel, and 1988–1992 Eagle Premier / Dodge Monaco 3.0L V6. A thermostat seal is a molded rubber ring that seals the thermostat or the water outlet instead of a flat paper gasket. Stant's description of these seals: no sealer or RTV is needed, and each one is shaped for its application.

Key Features

• Part Number: Stant 27271 (single pack); same seal as Stant 25271 in the Stant catalog
• Type: Engine coolant thermostat / water outlet seal (rubber, O-ring style per the Gates equivalent)
• Size: about 2.359 in. inside diameter × 2.637 in. outside diameter × 0.14 in. thick (Gates 33613 data for the direct equivalent)
• Cross-references: Gates 33613; BMW 11511714519, 11531265084, 11531304202; British Leyland EAC8999; Carquest 30929; Carter 26-5071; Chrysler 550580; Dayco 82504, 82507; Edelmann 6029

Stant's own 1928–1994 application catalog lists the 27271 for 13 makes from 1959 to 1994. It's a good fit for restoration projects, weekend drivers and mechanics keeping older vehicles running.

Compatible Makes & Models (from the Stant catalog)

• Audi (1978–1994): 100 (1989–1994), 200 (1989–1991), 4000 (1980–1987), 5000 (1978–1988), 80 (1988–1992), 90 (1988–1991, 1993–1994), Cabriolet (1994), Coupe (1981–1987), Coupe Quattro (1990–1991), Quattro (1983–1985), S4 (1992–1994), V8 Quattro (1990–1994)
• BMW (1971–1994): 2500 (1971), 2800 (1971–1974), 2800CS (1971), 3.0CS (1972–1974), 3.0CSi (1972–1974), 3.0S (1971–1974), 3.0Si (1975–1976), 318i (1984–1985, 1991–1994), 318is (1991–1994), 320i (1980–1983), 325 (1986–1988), 325e (1984–1987), 325i (1987–1994), 325iX (1988–1991), 325is (1987–1994), 524td (1985–1986), 525i (1989–1994), 528e (1982–1988), 528i (1979–1981), 530i (1975–1978), 533i (1983–1984), 535i (1985–1993), 535is (1988), 630CSi (1977–1978), 633CSi (1978–1984), 635CSi (1985–1989), 733i (1978–1984), 735i (1985–1992), 735iL (1988–1992), Bavaria (1971–1974), L6 (1987), L7 (1986–1987), M5 (1988, 1991–1993), M6 (1987–1988)
• Dodge (1990–1992): Monaco (1990–1992)
• Eagle (1988–1992): Premier (1988–1992)
• Jaguar (1980–1994): XJ6 (1988–1994), XJS (1980, 1993–1994)
• Jeep (1985–1987): Cherokee (1985–1987), Comanche (1986–1987), Wagoneer (1985–1987)
• Lincoln (1984–1985): Continental (1984–1985), Mark VII (1984–1985)
• Mercedes-Benz (1959–1993): 190 (1959, 1963–1965), 190C (1963–1965), 190D (1984–1989), 200 (1966–1968), 220 (1968–1972), 220B (1960–1965), 220D (1971–1972), 220S (1959), 220SB (1960–1965), 220SEB (1960–1965), 230 (1966–1969), 230S (1966–1967), 230SL (1963–1966), 240D (1974–1983), 250 (1968–1972), 250C (1970–1972), 250S (1966–1967), 250SE (1966–1967), 280S (1968–1971), 280SE (1968–1973), 280SEL (1968–1973), 280SL (1968–1971), 300CD (1978–1985), 300D (1959–1962, 1975–1985, 1987, 1990–1993), 300SD (1978–1985, 1992–1993), 300SDL (1986–1987), 300SE (1960–1965), 300SEL (1970–1973), 300TD (1979–1985, 1987), 350SD (1991), 350SDL (1990–1991), 350SL (1972), 380SE (1984–1985), 380SEC (1982–1983), 380SEL (1981–1983), 380SL (1981–1985), 380SLC (1981), 450SE (1973–1976), 450SEL (1973–1980), 450SL (1973–1980), 450SLC (1973–1980), 500SEC (1984–1985), 500SEL (1984–1985)
• Peugeot (1977–1984): 604 (1977–1984)
• Porsche (1978–1994): 928 (1978–1989, 1993–1994)
• Renault (1984–1986): Fuego (1984–1985), Sportwagon (1984–1986)
• Volkswagen (1983–1994): Corrado (1992–1993), Eurovan (1993–1994), Jetta (1994), Passat (1994), Quantum (1983–1988), Transporter (1985–1991), Vanagon (1983–1992)
• Volvo (1981–1986): 240 (1981–1985), 260 (1981), 740 (1985–1986), 760 (1984–1985)

Note: Always verify fitment for your specific year, make, model and engine. Some catalog lines are limited to one engine code or housing type; the full engine-by-engine list is in the fitment appendix below. If you have your old seal, compare its size and shape, or just ask Don and Kathy.

Price is $9.95 plus $3.00 for shipping. Don and Kathy offer a fair deal for this. Buying for a club, a shop, or a whole fleet of project cars? Even better.

Why Buy From Don & Kathy at Don's Obsolete Auto Parts? Don Leask founded one of the earliest online obsolete auto parts businesses (carparts2 on eBay in 1997, the second auto parts store on eBay) and grew it to 11,000–17,000 unique listings. Today, with help from their digital agent Misty ([email protected]), Don and Kathy connect directly with restorers and collectors while preserving their legacy of quality parts. These seals come from Don's own shelves.

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The Stant 27271 Thermostat Seal: The Right Seal for Audi and BMW Owners

Thermostat seals are small, but they decide whether a cooling system stays dry. When the thermostat housing comes off, the right seal is the quiet part that keeps the job from turning into a second trip to the parts counter.

Why This Seal Matters Stant's application catalog covering 1928 through 1994 lists the 27271 across 13 makes (Audi, BMW, Dodge, Eagle, Jaguar, Jeep, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volkswagen, Volvo). Cross-reference tables tie it to the Stant 25271 and Gates 33613, which makes it easy to match against an old parts list or a worn-out seal.

Real-World Fitment Examples

• 1989–1991 Audi 100 5-Cyl. 2.3L
• 1971 BMW 2500 6-Cyl. 152 cu in
• 1990–1992 Dodge Monaco V-6 3.0L
• 1988–1992 Eagle Premier V-6 3.0L
• 1988–1989 Jaguar XJ6 6-Cyl. 3.6L
• 1985–1987 Jeep Cherokee 4-Cyl. 2.1L Diesel
• 1984–1985 Lincoln Continental 6-Cyl. 2.4L Diesel
• 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 4-Cyl. 116 cu in Diesel

Keeping Older Cars on the Road Don and Kathy Leask have been part of the classic car world since the early days of the internet. Starting with carparts2 on eBay in 1997, they became one of the largest online sellers of obsolete parts. Now, with their Don's Obsolete Auto Parts site and digital agent Misty, they're making hard-to-find parts discoverable again, connecting owners of rare inventory with the enthusiasts who need them.

Buying Tips

• Match three things before ordering: year, model and engine. Watch for catalog notes such as engine VIN codes or housing type.
• Compare sizes: the 27271 is about 2.359 in. inside diameter × 2.637 in. outside diameter × 0.14 in. thick.
• Some engines use a gasket and a seal at the thermostat; check what came off yours.
• Restoration shops, clubs and collectors can ask about quantity pricing.

Fitment appendix — every Stant catalog line for

27271

Source: Stant Thermostats, Gaskets, Caps – 1928 through 1994 (application pages). Format: Model — years [engine: years (catalog notes)]. Catalog coverage ends with 1994 models.

Audi

• 100 — 1989–1994 [5-Cyl. 2.3L: 1989–1991 | V-6 2.8L: 1992–1994]
• 200 — 1989–1991 [5-Cyl. 2.2L: 1989–1991]
• 4000 — 1980–1987 [4-Cyl. 1.8L: 1986–1987 | 5-Cyl. 2.2L: 1980–1987]
• 5000 — 1978–1988 [5-Cyl. 121 cu in Diesel: 1979 | 5-Cyl. 131 cu in: 1978–1979 | 5-Cyl. 2.0L Diesel: 1980–1983 | 5-Cyl. 2.2L: 1980–1988 | 5-Cyl. 2.3L: 1987–1988]
• 80 — 1988–1992 [5-Cyl. 2.3L: 1988–1992]
• 90 — 1988–1991, 1993–1994 [5-Cyl. 2.3L: 1988–1991 | V-6 2.8L: 1993–1994]
• Cabriolet — 1994 [V-6 2.8L: 1994]
• Coupe — 1981–1987 [5-Cyl. 2.2L: 1981–1987]
• Coupe Quattro — 1990–1991 [5-Cyl. 2.3L: 1990–1991]
• Quattro — 1983–1985 [5-Cyl. 2.2L: 1983–1985]
• S4 — 1992–1994 [5-Cyl. 2.2L: 1992–1994]
• V8 Quattro — 1990–1994 [V-8 3.6L: 1990–1991 | V-8 4.2L: 1992–1994]

BMW

• 2500 — 1971 [6-Cyl. 152 cu in: 1971]
• 2800 — 1971–1974 [6-Cyl. 170 cu in: 1971–1974]
• 2800CS — 1971 [6-Cyl. 170 cu in: 1971]
• 3.0CS — 1972–1974 [6-Cyl. 182 cu in: 1972–1974]
• 3.0CSi — 1972–1974 [6-Cyl. 182 cu in: 1972–1974]
• 3.0S — 1971–1974 [6-Cyl. 182 cu in: 1971–1974]
• 3.0Si — 1975–1976 [6-Cyl. 182 cu in: 1975–1976]
• 318i — 1984–1985, 1991–1994 [4-Cyl. 1.8L: 1984–1985, 1991–1994]
• 318is — 1991–1994 [4-Cyl. 1.8L: 1991–1994]
• 320i — 1980–1983 [4-Cyl. 1.8L: 1980–1983]
• 325 — 1986–1988 [6-Cyl. 2.7L: 1986–1988]
• 325e — 1984–1987 [6-Cyl. 2.7L: 1984–1987]
• 325i — 1987–1994 [6-Cyl. 2.5L: 1987–1994]
• 325iX — 1988–1991 [6-Cyl. 2.5L: 1988–1991]
• 325is — 1987–1994 [6-Cyl. 2.5L: 1987–1994]
• 524td — 1985–1986 [6-Cyl. 2.4L Diesel: 1985–1986]
• 525i — 1989–1994 [6-Cyl. 2.5L: 1989–1994]
• 528e — 1982–1988 [6-Cyl. 2.7L: 1982–1988]
• 528i — 1979–1981 [6-Cyl. 170 cu in: 1979 | 6-Cyl. 2.8L: 1980–1981]
• 530i — 1975–1978 [6-Cyl. 182 cu in: 1975–1978]
• 533i — 1983–1984 [6-Cyl. 3.2L: 1983–1984]
• 535i — 1985–1993 [6-Cyl. 3.5L: 1985–1993]
• 535is — 1988 [6-Cyl. 3.5L: 1988]
• 630CSi — 1977–1978 [6-Cyl. 182 cu in: 1977–1978]
• 633CSi — 1978–1984 [6-Cyl. 196 cu in: 1978–1979 | 6-Cyl. 3.2L: 1980–1984]
• 635CSi — 1985–1989 [6-Cyl. 3.5L: 1985–1989]
• 733i — 1978–1984 [6-Cyl. 196 cu in: 1978–1979 | 6-Cyl. 3.2L: 1980–1984]
• 735i — 1985–1992 [6-Cyl. 3.5L: 1985–1992]
• 735iL — 1988–1992 [6-Cyl. 3.5L: 1988–1992]
• Bavaria — 1971–1974 [6-Cyl. 170 cu in: 1971 | 6-Cyl. 182 cu in: 1972–1974]
• L6 — 1987 [6-Cyl. 3.5L: 1987]
• L7 — 1986–1987 [6-Cyl. 3.5L: 1986–1987]
• M5 — 1988, 1991–1993 [6-Cyl. 3.5L: 1988 | 6-Cyl. 3.6L: 1991–1993]
• M6 — 1987–1988 [6-Cyl. 3.5L: 1987–1988]

Dodge

• Monaco — 1990–1992 [V-6 3.0L: 1990–1992 (1990–1992: Thermostat located at engine side of top radiator hose (outlet system).)]

Eagle

• Premier — 1988–1992 [V-6 3.0L: 1988–1992 (1988–1992: Thermostat located at engine side of top radiator hose (outlet system).)]

Jaguar

• XJ6 — 1988–1994 [6-Cyl. 3.6L: 1988–1989 | 6-Cyl. 4.0L: 1990–1994]
• XJS — 1980, 1993–1994 [6-Cyl. 4.0L: 1993–1994 | V-12 5.3L: 1980]

Jeep

• Cherokee — 1985–1987 [4-Cyl. 2.1L Diesel: 1985–1987]
• Comanche — 1986–1987 [4-Cyl. 2.1L Diesel: 1986–1987]
• Wagoneer — 1985–1987 [4-Cyl. 2.1L Diesel: 1985–1987]

Lincoln

• Continental — 1984–1985 [6-Cyl. 2.4L Diesel: 1984–1985]
• Mark VII — 1984–1985 [6-Cyl. 2.4L Diesel: 1984–1985]

Mercedes-Benz

• 190 — 1959, 1963–1965 [4-Cyl. 116 cu in Diesel: 1959 (1959: July & newer) | 4-Cyl. 121 cu in Diesel: 1963–1965]
• 190C — 1963–1965 [4-Cyl. 116 cu in: 1963–1965]
• 190D — 1984–1989 [4-Cyl. 2.2L Diesel: 1984–1985 | 5-Cyl. 2.5L Diesel: 1986–1989]
• 200 — 1966–1968 [4-Cyl. 121 cu in: 1966–1967 | 4-Cyl. 121 cu in Diesel: 1966–1968]
• 220 — 1968–1972 [4-Cyl. 134 cu in: 1968–1969, 1971–1972 | 4-Cyl. 134 cu in Diesel: 1968–1970]
• 220B — 1960–1965 [6-Cyl. 134 cu in: 1960–1965]
• 220D — 1971–1972 [4-Cyl. 134 cu in Diesel: 1971–1972]
• 220S — 1959 [6-Cyl. 134 cu in: 1959 (1959: July & newer)]
• 220SB — 1960–1965 [6-Cyl. 134 cu in: 1960–1965]
• 220SEB — 1960–1965 [6-Cyl. 134 cu in: 1960–1965]
• 230 — 1966–1969 [6-Cyl. 141 cu in: 1966–1969]
• 230S — 1966–1967 [6-Cyl. 141 cu in: 1966–1967]
• 230SL — 1963–1966 [6-Cyl. 141 cu in: 1963–1966]
• 240D — 1974–1983 [4-Cyl. 147 cu in Diesel: 1974–1979 | 4-Cyl. 2.4L Diesel: 1980–1983]
• 250 — 1968–1972 [6-Cyl. 152 cu in: 1968–1970 | 6-Cyl. 170 cu in: 1971–1972]
• 250C — 1970–1972 [6-Cyl. 170 cu in: 1970–1972]
• 250S — 1966–1967 [6-Cyl. 152 cu in: 1966–1967]
• 250SE — 1966–1967 [6-Cyl. 152 cu in: 1966–1967]
• 280S — 1968–1971 [6-Cyl. 170 cu in: 1968–1971]
• 280SE — 1968–1973 [6-Cyl. 170 cu in: 1968–1972 | V-8 214 cu in: 1970–1971 | V-8 276 cu in: 1972–1973]
• 280SEL — 1968–1973 [6-Cyl. 170 cu in: 1968–1971 | V-8 276 cu in: 1972–1973]
• 280SL — 1968–1971 [6-Cyl. 170 cu in: 1968–1971]
• 300CD — 1978–1985 [5-Cyl. 183 cu in Diesel: 1978–1979 | 5-Cyl. 3.0L Diesel: 1980–1985]
• 300D — 1959–1962, 1975–1985, 1987, 1990–1993 [5-Cyl. 183 cu in Diesel: 1975–1979 | 5-Cyl. 2.5L Diesel: 1990–1993 | 5-Cyl. 3.0L Diesel: 1980–1985 | 6-Cyl. 183 cu in: 1959–1962 (1959: July & newer) | 6-Cyl. 3.0L Diesel: 1987]
• 300SD — 1978–1985, 1992–1993 [5-Cyl. 183 cu in Diesel: 1978–1979 | 5-Cyl. 3.0L Diesel: 1980–1985 | 6-Cyl. 3.5L Diesel: 1992–1993]
• 300SDL — 1986–1987 [6-Cyl. 3.0L Diesel: 1986–1987]
• 300SE — 1960–1965 [6-Cyl. 183 cu in: 1960–1965]
• 300SEL — 1970–1973 [V-8 214 cu in: 1970 | V-8 276 cu in: 1972–1973 | V-8 386 cu in: 1970–1971]
• 300TD — 1979–1985, 1987 [5-Cyl. 183 cu in Diesel: 1979 | 5-Cyl. 3.0L Diesel: 1980–1985 | 6-Cyl. 3.0L Diesel: 1987]
• 350SD — 1991 [6-Cyl. 3.5L Diesel: 1991]
• 350SDL — 1990–1991 [6-Cyl. 3.5L Diesel: 1990–1991]
• 350SL — 1972 [V-8 276 cu in: 1972]
• 380SE — 1984–1985 [V-8 3.8L: 1984–1985]
• 380SEC — 1982–1983 [V-8 3.8L: 1982–1983]
• 380SEL — 1981–1983 [V-8 3.8L: 1981–1983]
• 380SL — 1981–1985 [V-8 3.8L: 1981–1985]
• 380SLC — 1981 [V-8 3.8L: 1981]
• 450SE — 1973–1976 [V-8 276 cu in: 1973–1976]
• 450SEL — 1973–1980 [V-8 276 cu in: 1973–1979 | V-8 4.5L: 1980]
• 450SL — 1973–1980 [V-8 276 cu in: 1973–1979 | V-8 4.5L: 1980]
• 450SLC — 1973–1980 [V-8 276 cu in: 1973–1979 | V-8 4.5L: 1980]
• 500SEC — 1984–1985 [V-8 5.0L: 1984–1985]
• 500SEL — 1984–1985 [V-8 5.0L: 1984–1985]

Peugeot

• 604 — 1977–1984 [4-Cyl. 2.3L Diesel: 1982–1984 | V-6 163 cu in: 1977–1979 | V-6 174 cu in: 1979 | V-6 2.8L (Canada): 1980–1981]

Porsche

• 928 — 1978–1989, 1993–1994 [V-8 273 cu in: 1978–1979 | V-8 4.5L: 1980–1982 | V-8 4.7L: 1983–1984 | V-8 5.0L: 1985–1989 | V-8 5.4L: 1993–1994]

Renault

• Fuego — 1984–1985 [4-Cyl. 2.2L: 1984–1985]
• Sportwagon — 1984–1986 [4-Cyl. 2.2L: 1984–1986]

Volkswagen

• Corrado — 1992–1993 [V-6 2.8L: 1992–1993]
• Eurovan — 1993–1994 [5-Cyl. 2.5L: 1993–1994]
• Jetta — 1994 [V-6 2.8L: 1994]
• Passat — 1994 [V-6 2.8L: 1994]
• Quantum — 1983–1988 [5-Cyl. 2.2L: 1983–1988]
• Transporter — 1985–1991 [4-Cyl. 1.9L (Canada): 1985 | 4-Cyl. 2.1L (Canada): 1986–1991]
• Vanagon — 1983–1992 [4-Cyl. 1.9L: 1983–1985 | 4-Cyl. 2.1L: 1986–1992]

Volvo

• 240 — 1981–1985 [4-Cyl. 2.1L: 1985 | 6-Cyl. 2.4L Diesel: 1981–1985]
• 260 — 1981 [6-Cyl. 2.4L Diesel: 1981]
• 740 — 1985–1986 [6-Cyl. 2.4L Diesel: 1985–1986]
• 760 — 1984–1985 [6-Cyl. 2.4L Diesel: 1984–1985]

Cross-references (full)

• Gates: 33613
• BMW: 11511714519, 11531265084, 11531304202
• British Leyland: EAC8999
• Carquest: 30929
• Carter: 26-5071
• Chrysler: 550580
• Dayco: 82504, 82507
• Edelmann: 6029
• Fel-Pro: 25615, 25625
• Ford: E45Y 8255 B, E4RY 8255 B
• Ideal Tridon: 30929
• Mercedes-Benz: 0019973345, 6172030180
• NAPA: 1071
• Pep Boys: 35327
• Porsche: 99970163240
• Standard Thomson: 1071
• Victor Reinz: C20172, C20280, C20322, C20323, C45551
• Volkswagen: 034121119, 035121119, 34119119
• Volvo Cars: 12571832, 245057
• Stant equivalents: 25271, 30929, C71

Sources

1. Stant Thermostats, Gaskets, Caps – 1928 through 1994 catalog (scan on Internet Archive): https://archive.org/details/StantThermostatsGasketsCaps1928Through1994OCR637Pages — part-number index ("Make / Year(s)" table at the back of the catalog) and application pages (PDF pages 312, 313, 314, 316, 317, 318, 419, 425, 487, 488, 490, 492, 496, 499, 501, 505, 506, 507, 508, 556, 601, 603, 604, 620, 621, 623, 624). Every catalog line pairs "Thermostat Seal 25271" with "Thermostat Seal (1 Pack) 27271".
2. PartsHawk – Gates 33613 (interchange lists Stant 27271; style and dimensions): https://partshawk.com/gates-33613-engine-coolant-thermostat-seal.html
3. AutoPartsPrime – Stant 27271 ("Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal"; UPC 033342072718; vehicle list): https://www.autopartsprime.com/stant/engine-coolant-thermostat-seal/mp-27271
4. FinditParts – Gates 33613 (cross-references list Stant 27271; BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, VW, Volvo OE numbers): https://www.finditparts.com/products/333134/gates-33613
5. Bumper To Bumper – Stant 27271 application list: https://shopbumpertobumper.com/en/p/stant/27271/engine-coolant-thermostat-seal/5591418

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