Four Seasons 85182 Engine Coolant Water Inlet

Engine Coolant Water Inlet for Audi and Volkswagen

Four Seasons 85182 is an engine coolant water inlet for vehicles that use a plastic inlet housing without a thermostat. It is built to meet or exceed OEM requirements and is listed for select Audi A4, Audi A4 Quattro, and Volkswagen Passat applications.

Key Features

• Plastic engine coolant water inlet construction
• Style: without thermostat
• Thermostat not included
• Gasket or seal not included
• Inlet diameter: 1.28 in.
• Maximum height: 2.35 in.
• Bolt hole center to bolt hole center: 2.71 in. / 2.750 in.
• Mounting flange width: 0.28 in.
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications

Product Details

Four Seasons Water Inlet 85182 is part of the Water Inlet line within the engine coolant components category. This inlet is used in cooling system service where the original plastic housing has cracked, warped, or begun leaking at the connection points. It is a direct-fit style inlet for select 1997-2001 Audi A4, 1997-2001 Audi A4 Quattro, and 1998-2001 Volkswagen Passat models.

This part cross-references Dorman - Conduct-Tite 85182 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Coolant leaks at the inlet housing
• Cracked or brittle plastic coolant connections
• Improper sealing at the engine coolant inlet
• Cooling system service on vehicles using a thermostat-less inlet design
• Replacement of a worn water inlet on Audi A4, Audi A4 Quattro, or Volkswagen Passat models

Installation Notes

Confirm the inlet diameter, bolt-hole spacing, and mounting flange dimensions before installation. Because the gasket or seal is not included, reuse or replacement of the sealing component must be handled separately. This inlet is specified without a thermostat, so verify the original cooling system layout before ordering. For fitment, use the vehicle listing exactly: Fits 1997-2001 Audi A4, N/A; Fits 1997-2001 Audi A4 Quattro, N/A; Fits 1998-2001 Volkswagen Passat, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons lists this water inlet as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements, supporting a replacement that follows original equipment specifications for fit and function.