Wrong Thermostat Housing?

[Sower]

Hey everyone - I just purchased a thermostat housing for my 1990 325ix and I think it's the wrong one. From what I can tell, it might be from an early model but I'm not 100% sure. Everything looks like it will work . . . but there is the one hose attachment at the bottom that is at a 90 degree angle vs going straight down. Can I use this for my car, or do I need to get another one? Thanks!

[essi1553]

That goes to the throttle body heater, or gets bypassed directly to the back of the block.

[zaq123]

you'll be fine as long as your hose selection has correct shape to it.

[packratbimmer]

Check the diameter of the hole inside. I think the early thermostat has a larger disc on it.