Four Seasons 85682 Engine Coolant Tee

Four Seasons 85682 Coolant Coupling Overview

Four Seasons 85682 is an engine coolant tee from the Coolant Coupling line, built for radiator hose and coolant routing service on select Volkswagen and Audi applications. This thermoplastic coolant coupling meets or exceeds OEM requirements and is specified without a thermostat or gasket/seal.

Use this Four Seasons 85682 coolant coupling when replacing a worn or cracked engine coolant component on vehicles such as the Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Beetle, Audi TT, and Audi TT Quattro.

Key Features

• Engine coolant tee / coolant coupling for cooling system service
• Thermoplastic construction for OE-style fit and function
• Meets or exceeds OEM requirements
• Inlet diameter: 1.058 in.
• Maximum height: 4.046 in.
• Mount flange width: 0.325 in.
• Style: without thermostat
• Gasket or seal not included
• Four Seasons Coolant Coupling line for cooling system replacement parts

Detailed Description

The Four Seasons Coolant Coupling line focuses on engine coolant components used in radiator hose and pipe connections. Part number 85682 is a thermoplastic coolant tee engineered for direct replacement service where the original coupling has aged, split, or lost sealing integrity. It is listed for 1999-2004 Volkswagen Golf, 1999-2001 and 2004 Volkswagen Jetta, 1999-2000 Volkswagen Beetle, and 2000-2002 Audi TT and Audi TT Quattro with the radiator-hose-mounted coolant coupling application. This part cross-references Motorad CH9913 for the same application.

Common Repair Issues

• Coolant leaks from a cracked or brittle coupling
• Overheating caused by restricted or failing coolant routing
• Loss of coolant from a damaged radiator hose connection
• Service replacement for a worn engine coolant tee
• Fitment correction on select Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Beetle, Audi TT, and TT Quattro cooling systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the inlet diameter, mounting flange width, and thermostat configuration before installation. This coolant coupling is supplied without a thermostat and without a gasket or seal, so confirm the vehicle’s existing sealing components and replace any damaged hoses or clamps during service. For best results, inspect the surrounding radiator hose and coolant passages for wear, contamination, or heat damage before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons 85682 is manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications for the listed applications. Confirm vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and cooling-system configuration before ordering.