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Stant 27280 Thermostat Seal – Fitment Guide for Chevrolet, Geo, Toyota (1967–1994)

Chevrolet, Geo, Toyota (1967–1994)

Stant 27280 Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal – from Don's Obsolete Auto Parts

Keep your car or truck on the road with a genuine Stant 27280, the Stant thermostat seal for Toyota four-cylinder cars and vans (Corolla, Camry, Celica, MR2, Tercel, Paseo, Van, 1983–1994), the 1987 Cressida, the 1967 Toyota pickup, the 1985–1988 Chevrolet Nova and the 1989–1994 Geo Prizm. 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 27280 (single pack); same seal as Stant 25280 in the Stant catalog
• Type: Engine coolant thermostat / water outlet seal (rubber, grooved style per the Gates equivalent)
• Size: about 1.72 in. inside diameter × 2 in. outside diameter × 0.26 in. thick (Gates 33617 data for the direct equivalent)
• Cross-references: Gates 33617; Carquest 30987; Dayco 82513; General Motors 94840248, 94854705; Ideal Tridon 30987; Motorad MG84; NAPA 1085; Pep Boys 35292

Stant's own 1928–1994 application catalog lists the 27280 for 3 makes from 1967 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)

• Chevrolet (1985–1988): Nova (1985–1988)
• Geo (1989–1994): Prizm (1989–1994)
• Toyota (1967–1994): Camry (1983–1994), Celica (1986–1994), Corolla (1984–1994), Cressida (1987), MR2 (1985–1989), Paseo (1992–1994), Pickup (1967), Tercel (1987–1994), Van (1984–1989)

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 27280 Thermostat Seal: The Right Seal for Chevrolet and Geo 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 27280 across 3 makes (Chevrolet, Geo, Toyota). Cross-reference tables tie it to the Stant 25280 and Gates 33617, which makes it easy to match against an old parts list or a worn-out seal.

Real-World Fitment Examples

• 1985–1988 Chevrolet Nova 4-Cyl. 1.6L
• 1989–1994 Geo Prizm 4-Cyl. 1.6L
• 1984–1986 Toyota Camry 4-Cyl. 1.8L 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 27280 is about 1.72 in. inside diameter × 2 in. outside diameter × 0.26 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

27280

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

Chevrolet

• Nova — 1985–1988 [4-Cyl. 1.6L: 1985–1988]

Geo

• Prizm — 1989–1994 [4-Cyl. 1.6L: 1989–1994 | 4-Cyl. 1.8L: 1993–1994]

Toyota

• Camry — 1983–1994 [4-Cyl. 1.8L Diesel: 1984–1986 | 4-Cyl. 2.0L: 1983–1991 | 4-Cyl. 2.0L Diesel: 1986 | 4-Cyl. 2.2L: 1992–1994]
• Celica — 1986–1994 [4-Cyl. 1.6L: 1990–1993 | 4-Cyl. 1.8L: 1994 | 4-Cyl. 2.0L: 1986–1989 | 4-Cyl. 2.2L: 1992–1994]
• Corolla — 1984–1994 [4-Cyl. 1.6L: 1984–1994 (1985: engine code 4ALC; 1984: engine code 4AC) | 4-Cyl. 1.8L: 1993–1994]
• Cressida — 1987 [6-Cyl. 2.8L: 1987]
• MR2 — 1985–1989 [4-Cyl. 1.6L: 1985–1989]
• Paseo — 1992–1994 [4-Cyl. 1.5L: 1992–1994]
• Pickup — 1967 [4-Cyl. 116 cu in: 1967]
• Tercel — 1987–1994 [4-Cyl. 1.5L: 1987–1994 (1988: engine code 3E)]
• Van — 1984–1989 [4-Cyl. 2.0L: 1984–1985 | 4-Cyl. 2.2L: 1986–1989]

Cross-references (full)

• Gates: 33617
• Carquest: 30987
• Dayco: 82513
• General Motors: 94840248, 94854705
• Ideal Tridon: 30987
• Motorad: MG84
• NAPA: 1085
• Pep Boys: 35292
• Standard Thomson: 1085
• Toyota: 1632563010, 1632563011
• Stant equivalents: 25280, 30987, C80

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 381, 459, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618). Every catalog line pairs "Thermostat Seal 25280" with "Thermostat Seal (1 Pack) 27280".
2. PartsHawk – Gates 33617 (interchange lists Stant 27280; style and dimensions): https://partshawk.com/gates-33617-engine-coolant-thermostat-seal.html
3. AutoPartsPrime – Stant 27280 ("Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal"; UPC 033342072800; vehicle list): https://www.autopartsprime.com/stant/engine-coolant-thermostat-seal/mp-27280
4. PartsHawk – Stant 27280 (fitment list): https://partshawk.com/stant-27280-engine-coolant-thermostat-seal.html

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