Coolant Pipe - Turbo to block

[rhwyd]

Hi all,

The coolant pipe that connects the turbo to the centre frreeze plug on the block needs replacing - it's corroded badly and is leaking.  The P/N is 068121497A (thanks to Will).  Dealers in NA report it as obsolete.  Does anyone have a used one I can buy?  Are there European sources you can share?

thanks,
doug

[R.O.R-2.0]

well, soft plugs are pretty much a 1 time use item..

so, i would get the idea out of your head that your gonna get a used one and re-use it..

anyways, i believe that the VR6 uses some kind of soft plug with a nipple on it.. dunno the part number, but i know it exists.

[rhwyd]

Just to be clear - I'm in search of the coolant pipe with the banjo fitting on the end connected to the turbo and a hose clamp connection on the other end.  Preferably new but used in decent shape if necessary

doug

[R.O.R-2.0]

oh, you need the actual coolant line, not the special soft plug..

ok, well, look for a used one, best chances of finding one are from europe, because thats where the engine is native..

thats a RARE engine in North America..

[rhwyd]

Just to close on this...  The pipe in question became obsolete some time in 2010.  I was able to get the part from an official VW website in Europe.

Volkswagen Classic Parts E-shop (http://www.etkashop.com/vwcp/) has the pipe and many other hard to find parts.

It is, of course, in German but Google translate works wonders.  Once I made e-mail contact the conversation was in English.

doug