Overview
Eliminate the elusive cold-temperature coolant leak on your Audi 4.0T with the TGK Motorsport Front Thermostat Billet Piping Kit — engineered to replace the factory plastic coolant elbow with a precision-machined 6061 aluminum solution featuring a dual-gasket design for maximum sealing and long-term reliability.
The factory Audi 4.0T cooling system utilizes a plastic coolant elbow at the front thermostat housing that is a common failure point. This component relies on a single O-ring to seal against the thermostat housing, which over time becomes prone to hardening, deformation, and leakage — especially under cold start conditions. These leaks are often difficult to trace, leading to recurring coolant loss without an obvious source.
Details
Product specifications:
- Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
- Application: Audi 4.0T Front Thermostat Housing
- Sealing Design: Dual-Gasket Configuration
- Finish: Precision CNC Machined
- Installation: Direct OEM Replacement
Features and benefits:
- 6061-T6 Aluminum Construction — Superior strength and thermal resistance compared to failure-prone factory plastic elbow.
- Dual-Gasket Sealing Design — Redundant seal eliminates coolant leaks even under high-stress conditions and engine aging.
- Precision CNC Machined — Exact OEM fitment with superior surface finish for optimal gasket sealing performance.
- Extreme Thermal Cycling Resistance — Built to withstand repeated heat cycles that degrade and crack factory plastic components.
- Cold Weather Performance — Maintains reliable seal during cold starts when factory O-rings become rigid and prone to failure.
- Permanent Solution — Built to outlast the life of your engine, eliminating recurring coolant leak issues.
Fitment
| Years | Make | Model | Engine | Trim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-2018 | Audi | A8 | 3.0T | All |
| 2011-2018 | Audi | A8 | 3.0T | All |
| 2012-2014 | Audi | RS6 Avant | 4.0TT V8 | Not sold new in US - grey-market/private-import only. Shares C7 4.0TT V8 platform with S6/S7/RS7 |
| 2012-2015 | Audi | A6 | 2.0T / 3.0T | All |
| 2013-2015 | Audi | S6 | 4.0TT V8 | All |
| 2013-2015 | Audi | S7 | 4.0TT V8 | All |
| 2013-2018 | Audi | A8 | 4.0T | All |
| 2013-2018 | Audi | A8 | 4.0T | All |
| 2013-2018 | Audi | S8 (D4) | 4.0TT V8 | All |
| 2013-2018 | Audi | S8 | 4.0TT V8 | All |
| 2013-2018 | Audi | S8 | 4.0TT V8 | All |
| 2014-2015 | Audi | RS7 | 4.0TT V8 | All |
| 2015-2018 | Audi | RS6 Avant | 4.0TT V8 | Not sold new in US - grey-market/private-import only. Shares C7.5 4.0TT V8 platform with S6/S7/RS7 |
| 2016-2018 | Audi | RS7 | 4.0TT V8 | All |
| 2016-2018 | Audi | S6 | 4.0TT V8 | All |
| 2016-2018 | Audi | S7 | 4.0TT V8 | All |
| 2020-2025 | Audi | S6 | 2.9TT V6 | All |
| 2020-2025 | Audi | S7 | 2.9TT V6 | All |
