Four Seasons 86052 Engine Coolant Outlet Flange

Engine Coolant Outlet Flange for Volkswagen Beetle

Four Seasons 86052 is an engine coolant outlet flange for 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle applications. This coolant flange is built from plastic and meets or exceeds OEM requirements for the listed fitment, making it a direct replacement for worn or cracked coolant outlet components.

The Four Seasons Coolant Flange line focuses on engine coolant components that restore proper coolant routing and sealing at the outlet connection. Part number 86052 is a thermostat-less style flange with four outlets and hose barb attachment on outlet 1, designed for Volkswagen Beetle cooling system service.

Key Features

• Brand: Four Seasons Coolant Flange
• Part number: 86052
• Engine coolant outlet flange construction
• Plastic housing for cooling system service
• 4 outlet design with 5 total ports
• Outlet 1 uses a hose barb attachment type
• 2 mounting holes / 2 bolt holes
• No thermostat lip
• Gasket or seal not included
• Mounting hardware not included
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications

Detailed Description

Four Seasons 86052 is an OE-style coolant flange for the Volkswagen Beetle cooling system. It is designed for 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle models and serves as an engine coolant outlet flange without a thermostat provision. With four outlets and a plastic body, this part helps restore the coolant routing connection at the engine where the original flange may have aged, warped, or cracked. If you are searching for a Volkswagen Beetle coolant flange 1998-2005 or a Four Seasons 86052 replacement, this part matches the listed application.

This part cross-references Genuine 06A121132C for the same application.

Common Problems It Can Address

• Coolant leaks at the outlet flange
• Cracked or brittle plastic coolant housing
• Damaged hose connection at the flange
• Improper coolant routing from a worn outlet component
• Cooling system service on a 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the flange style, outlet count, and hose barb layout before installation. Because gasket or seal and mounting hardware are not included, reuse only serviceable components or source the correct sealing parts separately. Inspect mating surfaces, hoses, and clamps for wear before reassembly, and confirm the cooling system is properly filled and bled after installation.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons lists this coolant flange as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements for the specified application. Confirm fitment against your vehicle’s cooling system configuration before ordering, especially when servicing a Volkswagen Beetle coolant flange replacement or selecting part number 86052.