Four Seasons 86060 Radiator Coolant Hose Connector - Lower or Upper

Four Seasons 86060 Coolant Coupling Overview

The Four Seasons 86060 coolant coupling is a plastic radiator coolant hose connector for engine coolant components. It is built to meet or exceed OEM requirements and is specified without a thermostat or gasket/seal included. This coolant coupling is a direct-fit style for select Volkswagen cooling system applications, including Volkswagen CC, Passat, Passat CC, R32, Eos, Golf, and Jetta.

Key Features

• Brand: Four Seasons Coolant Coupling line
• Part number: 86060
• Type: radiator coolant hose connector
• Material: plastic
• Inlet diameter: 1.033 in.
• Maximum height: 3.000 in.
• Mount flange width: 0.22 in.
• Style: without thermostat
• Thermostat included: not included
• Gasket or seal included: not included
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications

Product Details

Four Seasons 86060 is part of the Coolant Coupling product line, focused on engine coolant components for radiator hose routing and connection points. This connector is engineered for Volkswagen cooling system service where a replacement coolant coupling is needed for the lower or upper hose connection, depending on application. It cross-references Dayco 86060 for the same application. For buyers searching for a Volkswagen CC coolant coupling, Volkswagen Passat lower coolant coupling, or a Volkswagen Golf radiator coolant hose connector, this part number 86060 provides an OE-style replacement option.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Cracked or brittle coolant coupling housing
• Coolant leaks at the hose connector
• Loose or damaged radiator hose connection points
• Cooling system service after connector wear or heat cycling
• Replacement of a failed OE-style plastic coolant coupling

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the inlet diameter, mounting flange width, and overall height before installation.
• Confirm whether your vehicle uses a lower or upper coolant coupling position.
• Inspect the mating hose and sealing surfaces for wear before assembly.
• Because the gasket or seal is not included, reuse is not assumed; confirm the required sealing components for your application.
• Use the vehicle fitment details to match the correct Volkswagen CC, Passat, Passat CC, R32, Eos, Golf, or Jetta application.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons states this coolant coupling meets or exceeds OEM requirements. The part is built as an OE-style replacement for select Volkswagen applications, including 2002-2005 Volkswagen Golf, 2002-2004 Volkswagen Jetta, 2007 Volkswagen Eos, 2008 Volkswagen R32, 2009-2012 Volkswagen CC, 2009-2012 Volkswagen Passat CC, 2009-2010 Volkswagen Passat, 2012 Volkswagen Passat, and 2013-2015 Volkswagen CC and Passat. Part number 86060 is also referenced in the aftermarket under Dayco 86060.