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Old 02-28-2009, 09:39 PM
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Default '98 A6 Quattro - Upper radiator hose t-connector

Hey all. I'm looking for an official "Audi name" and part number for the t-connector that connects the coolant hose coming up from the rear of the engine with the one coming from the coolant/expansion reservoir and the one (has the small hose and the larger hose) going towards the radiator. Seems to have become somewhat brittle and now the entire engine compartment is looking like holy-hedoublehockeysticks! It had "pa66-gf30" on one side, but I haven't had much luck searching with that number.

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Old 02-28-2009, 11:42 PM
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Well, keep in mind this is for a 95. Also, there's no T-connector, as the hoses come as a single T-shape unit:

Upper hose = "Radiator Hose - Upper Radiator to Water Manifold to Expansion Tank; 4A0 121 101C"

good luck finding the right one for your car.
 
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Old 02-28-2009, 11:46 PM
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Probably this is what you're looking for (which it looks to be the same part as the previously mentioned one):

 
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Old 03-01-2009, 10:18 PM
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Looks more like all this:

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/po...SG9zZQ==&text=

The problem piece being the plastic t-piece connecting the three hoses that come together.
 
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Originally Posted by mazaniac
Looks more like all this:

Auto Parts Warehouse - Auto Parts and Accessories Catalog

The problem piece being the plastic t-piece connecting the three hoses that come together.
Did you ever find that t-piece? I am looking for it too.
 
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Old 03-16-2012, 03:33 PM
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Just buy a brass t-connector ANYWHERE and put it in. It's just a t-connector.

So mine broke on the highway. Sprayed coolant everywhere on that side of the engine, warning light came on of low coolant so I pulled over and shut it off. I got a ride to NAPA, picked up a brass t-connector, then headed over to our local Audi dealer to buy some coolant (which was CHEAPER than NAPA's alternative) and asked the guys if this t-connector would work. They looked at me with a weird look and were like....yeah, it's just a t-connector. I have about 7.5k on it now and it's never been an issue. I think it was a either 5/16" or 5/8" ?? obviously one will be either huge or way too small.
 

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Old 03-17-2012, 10:42 PM
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Thanks for the tip to look at napa. I did find a plastic 3/8 at home depot. but I will get a brass one instead.
 
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Old 10-05-2014, 07:48 AM
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Smile T piece on Audi A6 cooling system

Whereas much of the web insists this piece is not available I managed to pick one up for about £10 from an Audi main agent! It is the plastic T piece that connects the collant pipes coming out of the expansion tank. Part Number is N 906-930-01 and it is described as Tpiece on their system, although there is no picture.
 
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Old 10-05-2014, 10:40 PM
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It seems this subject is always comming up. It's happened on my 2.8 and my 4.2, replaced both with brass T.
 
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