A4 coolant system

[Alan j Botfish]

Hi guys, new member here , I have a leek on coolant system, booked into local garage problem seems 2 be a flexible pipe leading 2 the cylinder head, 2 describe this it appears 2 b a small length of rubber hose covered by a woven fabric, my problem is only VW Audi I quoting just shy of £300 for this part, tried several parts suppliers and it is not available 2 them can u offer any alternatives .Regards Alan

[Magnet]

Welcome Alan.

Could you please post a photo of the hose, and measure its internal diameter. 
Regards,

Gareth. 

[Steve Q]

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[Alan j Botfish]

On 7/1/2025 at 5:45 PM, Magnet said:

Welcome Alan.

Could you please post a photo of the hose, and measure its internal diameter. 
Regards,

Gareth. 

 

[Alan j Botfish]

On 7/1/2025 at 5:45 PM, Magnet said:

Welcome Alan.

Could you please post a photo of the hose, and measure its internal diameter. 
Regards,

Gareth. 

[Alan j Botfish]

Apologies over delay, photos sent and the internal measurement is 8 mm, any other information req please message me , thanks guys. Alan

[Magnet]

Thanks Allan,

Wondering if 8mm ID fuel hose might do - make sure it's S.A.E  J30 R9 ( the R9 higher pressure rating is important ).

I understand the well respected Gates now do a braided version, so well worth searching that out. 
Please let us know how you get on.

Regards,

Gareth.
 

[Alan j Botfish]

Hi Gareth, thanks 4 info  I’m old school is it possible 2 give phone number of  Gates so I can pursue this matter. Alan

[Magnet]

Hello Allan, 

Gates are the manufacturer and not the supplier to the public. 
If you go into eBay you will find a number of sellers selling this hose. ACS is just one.

Another company worth looking at would be Parts in Motion ( Exeter). They are motor factors and supply moulded/ bent Gates hoses for a number of vehicles. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[Alan j Botfish]

[Alan j Botfish]

Hi. Gareth image sent, is this suitable and they sell it by the metre, what length would be required. Regards Alan

[Magnet]

Hello Alan,

Is this suitable? Maybe, but my recommendation  was for Gates - not had any experience of this manufacturer. Have you sourced a supplier of Gates yet? 
Length? Sorry no idea, you would have to measure the existing one. 
Regards, Gareth. 

[Magnet]

Any progress Alan? 

[Alan j Botfish]

Hi Gareth, apparently it’s not the hose that’s the problem it is the plastic T piece ( I enclose photo of similar) and this is what Audi quoted just shy of £ 300  apparently this T clip carries valves inside you will know better than me, so could u offer a way of obtaining this T piece. Regards Alan

[Magnet]

Thanks Alan, so is Audi’s £300 for supply and fit or supply only? 
Regards,

Gareth. 

[Alan j Botfish]

9 hours ago, Alan j Botfish said:

Hi Gareth, apparently it’s not the hose that’s the problem it is the plastic T piece ( I enclose photo of similar) and this is what Audi quoted just shy of £ 300  apparently this T clip carries valves inside you will know better than me, so could u offer a way of obtaining this T piece. Regards Alan

That’s for supply only, it’s a local garage who they  quoted that to( could he being a bit naughty) whatever it seems unbelievable, please give me your thoughts, all I want 2 do is get motor back running. Alan

[Alan j Botfish]

That’s 4 supply only , quoted to a local garage ( could he be being a bit naughty)it seems in unbelievable 2 me, all I require is to get motor back on road, your thoughts would be appreciated. Alan

[cliffcoggin]

£300 for supply tells me they simply don't want the job. Time to investigate alternative suppliers such as this for example:

https://wolfautoparts.com/coolant-tpiece-adapter-n90760601-ps43608.html

While that one may not be identical to yours, a little time searching the internet may well find one that is.