Four Seasons 86295 Engine Coolant Water Inlet

Engine Coolant Water Inlet for Volkswagen Cooling Systems

Four Seasons 86295 is an engine coolant water inlet built for Volkswagen cooling system service. This plastic inlet is made to meet or exceed OEM requirements and is specified as a water inlet without a thermostat or gasket/seal included.

Key Features

• Brand: Four Seasons Water Inlet
• Part number: 86295
• Engine coolant water inlet, type inlet
• Plastic construction
• Inlet diameter: 1.25 in.
• Maximum height: 3.34 in.
• Bolt hole center to bolt hole center: 2.79 in.
• Mounting flange width: 0.29 in.
• Style: without thermostat
• Thermostat included: not included
• Gasket or seal included: not included
• Meets or exceeds OEM requirements

Product Details

The Four Seasons Water Inlet line focuses on engine coolant components used in thermostat and housing service. This Four Seasons 86295 inlet is a direct-fit style replacement for select Volkswagen applications, including Volkswagen Eos, Golf City, GTI, R32, and Golf models. It is built for cooling system repair where the original coolant inlet has cracked, warped, or begun leaking at the housing connection.

This part cross-references Genuine 022121121E for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2007-2011 Volkswagen Eos, N/A
• Fits 2007-2009 Volkswagen Golf City, N/A
• Fits 2006-2009 Volkswagen GTI, N/A
• Fits 2008 Volkswagen R32, N/A
• Fits 2004 Volkswagen R32, N/A
• Fits 2004-2007 Volkswagen Golf, N/A

Common Repair Uses

• Coolant seepage at the water inlet connection
• Cracked or brittle plastic coolant inlet housing
• Improper sealing at the thermostat housing area
• Cooling system service on Volkswagen Eos, Golf City, GTI, R32, or Golf
• Replacement of a worn engine coolant inlet during thermostat-related repairs

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the inlet diameter, bolt spacing, and mounting dimensions before installation. Because the gasket or seal is not included, reuse or replacement sealing components must be selected separately based on the vehicle’s service requirements. Inspect the mating surfaces for corrosion, residue, or distortion before assembly, and refill and bleed the cooling system according to Volkswagen service procedures.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons 86295 is specified to meet or exceed OEM requirements for the listed Volkswagen applications. The part number 86295 is also used in cross-reference listings for the same application, supporting identification during cooling system repair.