Mk4 Bora V5 Cooling system T Piece

[DeeMan2017]

Hi All.

Wondering if I can get some help identifying a part number or proper description for the T piece connector in the attached picture. I've been to the standard Repco/Autobarn stores, a European auto parts specialist store, a VW mechanical workshop, 4 different wreckers and the Volkswagen parts division in Perth and I get either 'We can't find that part', 'You will need to speak to the dealer' or 'You will need to buy the whole hose assembly and that will be approx $350 thanks' (which I'm pretty sure is the wrong assembly anyway judging by the diagram they showed me).

I have also included the page from the V5 AQN manual with the connector circled if that helps.

Any help would be great as this is my daily and need to get this back on the road as soon as possible.

Cheers.

Stu

[DeeMan2017]

OK so I've managed to find a part that was 'good enough for the bush' to get me by (basically both ends are the same size as the left side end in the picture above, and managed to get creative with the old hose clip and some screw down hose clamps).

It looks like crap and not 100% sure that it won't start leaking coolant in the near future so any help would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers.

Stu.

[Bug_racer]

there is a similar t piece on MK4 bora/r32 and you have to buy the hose :

Coolant Hose - Euro Revolution

If you pm me your vin I'll see what I can find out

[Bora Sport]

There is a similar setup but different on the VR6, not that it matters. My mate made me one out aluminium pipe for a few bucks.

[DeeMan2017]

Thank you both for your replies. I have PMed you Bug Racer. And yes, aluminium fittings would cause me a whole lot less headaches than the plastic/bakelite fittings that are on the car now.....