Four Seasons 85683 Engine Coolant Outlet Flange - Front or Left

Four Seasons Coolant Flange 85683

Four Seasons 85683 is an engine coolant outlet flange for select Volkswagen applications. This coolant flange is built from plastic and meets or exceeds OEM requirements, making it a direct-fit replacement for vehicles that use a 5-port or related coolant flange configuration.

The Four Seasons Coolant Flange line focuses on engine coolant components that restore proper hose routing and coolant outlet sealing at the cylinder head or thermostat housing area. Part number 85683 is a coolant flange without thermostat provisions and is listed for Volkswagen Corrado, EuroVan, Cabriolet, Golf, Jetta, and Passat applications.

Key Features

• Engine coolant outlet flange, style without thermostat
• Plastic construction for OE-style replacement fitment
• Meets or exceeds OEM requirements
• 5 outlet design with 3 total ports listed in product data
• 2 mounting holes; mounting hardware not included
• Gasket or seal not included
• Cross-reference: Dorman - Conduct-Tite 85683

Detailed Description

Four Seasons 85683 coolant flange is designed for Volkswagen cooling system service where the original outlet flange has cracked, warped, or begun leaking. It is listed for 1985-1988 Volkswagen Cabriolet, left front; 1989-1992 Volkswagen Golf, front with quick disconnect and 5 ports; 1989-1992 Volkswagen Jetta, front with quick disconnect and 5 ports; 1989-1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet, left front; 1990-1991 Volkswagen Passat, front with quick disconnect and 5 ports; 1991 Volkswagen Corrado, N/A with 3 ports; 1992-1994 Volkswagen Corrado, left front; 1992-1994 Volkswagen EuroVan, N/A; and 1995 Volkswagen Corrado, N/A with 5 ports. This part number 85683 is also referenced by Motorad CH9873 and URO 037121132B for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Coolant seepage at a cracked or aged flange body
• Loose or damaged hose connections at the coolant outlet
• Improper coolant routing caused by a failed original flange
• Leak points around the thermostat housing area on listed Volkswagen models
• Cooling system service needs after flange deterioration

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify port count, hose diameter, and mounting-hole spacing before installation. This flange is supplied without mounting hardware and without a gasket or seal, so those service items must be sourced separately as needed. Inspect mating surfaces, hoses, and clamps during replacement to help ensure a proper seal on the Volkswagen Corrado, Golf, Jetta, Passat, Cabriolet, or EuroVan application.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons lists this coolant flange as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements. The part is built as an OE-style replacement for engine coolant components and is intended to restore factory-style cooling system function on the specified Volkswagen applications.