Four Seasons 86102 Engine Coolant Outlet Flange

Engine Coolant Outlet Flange for Volkswagen

The Four Seasons Coolant Flange 86102 is an engine coolant outlet flange built for Volkswagen cooling system service. It is a plastic, OE-style replacement that meets or exceeds OEM requirements and is configured without a thermostat lip for applications that use a separate thermostat housing arrangement.

Compatible with 1999-2005 Volkswagen Beetle and 1999-2001 Volkswagen Jetta coolant flange applications, this part supports proper coolant routing at the engine outlet. The Four Seasons coolant flange line focuses on direct-fit engine coolant components for common cooling system repairs.

• Brand: Four Seasons Coolant Flange
• Part number: 86102
• Engine coolant outlet flange / coolant flange design
• Plastic construction
• Hose barb outlet attachment type
• 3 outlet ports and 5 total port openings
• 2 mounting holes / 2 bolt holes
• Without thermostat lip
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
• Mounting hardware and gasket or seal not included

Detailed Product Overview

Four Seasons 86102 is an engine coolant outlet flange used to connect coolant hoses at the engine and maintain a secure coolant path in the cooling system. Its plastic construction and hose barb outlet design match the needs of Volkswagen Beetle and Volkswagen Jetta coolant flange service where the original flange has cracked, warped, or begun leaking. This part cross-references Genuine 06A121132AQ for the same application.

Common Cooling System Issues

• Coolant leaks at the flange body or hose connections
• Cracked or brittle plastic coolant outlet housing
• Loss of coolant from a damaged sealing surface
• Improper hose connection at the engine coolant outlet
• Cooling system service on a Volkswagen Beetle or Volkswagen Jetta with a failed flange

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the mating surface, hoses, and adjacent cooling components before installation. Because mounting hardware and gasket or seal are not included, verify that the required sealing components are on hand before beginning the repair. Confirm the hose barb orientation and port layout against the original flange on your Volkswagen Beetle or Volkswagen Jetta to ensure correct routing.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons designs this coolant flange to meet or exceed OEM specifications for fit and function in the listed applications. Part number 86102 is intended for direct replacement service in supported Volkswagen cooling system repairs.