Four Seasons 85073 Engine Coolant Water Outlet

Engine Coolant Water Outlet for Volkswagen

Four Seasons 85073 is an engine coolant water outlet built for select Volkswagen cooling system applications. It is a plastic, thermoplastic outlet with an inlet diameter of 1.032 in. and a maximum height of 1.933 in., made to meet or exceed OEM requirements for a direct-fit replacement.

The Four Seasons Water Outlet line focuses on engine coolant components that restore proper coolant routing at the thermostat housing area. This Four Seasons 85073 water outlet is supplied without a thermostat and without a gasket or seal, so it is the outlet component only.

Key Features

• Engine coolant water outlet, style without thermostat
• Plastic and thermoplastic construction
• Inlet diameter: 1.032 in.
• Maximum height: 1.933 in.
• Bolt hole center to bolt hole center: 2.7 in. / 2.750 in.
• Mating flange width: 0.305 in.
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
• Gasket or seal not included
• Thermostat not included

Detailed Description

Four Seasons 85073 is an OE-style engine coolant water outlet for Volkswagen Cabrio, Golf, Jetta, and Passat applications. It is designed for cooling system service where the outlet housing needs replacement due to age, cracking, or sealing issues. This part cross-references Motorad CH9956 for the same application.

Fits 1995-2002 Volkswagen Cabrio, N/A. Fits 1993-1998 Volkswagen Golf, N/A. Fits 1993-1998 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A. Fits 1993-1997 Volkswagen Passat, N/A. The part number 85073 is also commonly referenced in cooling system catalogs for these Volkswagen fitments.

Common Issues This Part May Address

• Coolant leakage at the water outlet housing
• Cracked or brittle plastic outlet body
• Improper coolant flow at the thermostat housing area
• Failed sealing surface on the original outlet
• Cooling system service on aging Volkswagen engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the inlet diameter, bolt-hole spacing, and mounting flange dimensions before installation. Because the gasket or seal is not included, transfer or replace the sealing components as required during service. Confirm thermostat requirements separately, since this outlet is supplied without a thermostat.

For Volkswagen Cabrio, Golf, Jetta, and Passat cooling repairs, compare the original housing shape and connection points to Four Seasons 85073 before assembly. Proper cleaning of the mating surfaces helps support a secure seal.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons states that this water outlet meets or exceeds OEM requirements, supporting direct replacement use in the specified Volkswagen applications. Part number 85073 is built as a replacement engine coolant component for consistent fitment and cooling system service.