Product Description
The FEBI BILSTEIN Coolant pipe (02228) is an original-equipment-quality rigid fluid distribution rail engineered by Febi Bilstein. Routed horizontally along the exterior engine block casing, its primary function is to transport chilled or heated engine coolant between the main water pump, the interior heater matrix, and the primary radiator return circuit. Manufactured from heavy-duty steel rather than thermal-degrading plastic, it features a corrosion-resistant coating to safeguard the cooling loop against structural leaks and chemical scaling.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: FEBI BILSTEIN
- Item Number: 02228
- EAN Number: 4027816022282
- Product Condition: New
- Material: Premium Protective-Coated Steel
- Fitting Position: Engine Block (Side / Transverse routing)
- Net Weight [kg]: 0.280
- Supplementary Note: Main metal pipe line only. Does not come with the standard block-mating O-ring seal or hose clamps (these should be sourced separately or reused if in pristine condition).
Vehicle Compatibility
This legendary external steel fluid bypass tube profile is an iconic fixture supporting classic first and second-generation water-cooled 4-cylinder single-overhead-cam (SOHC) 8V petrol engine platforms developed by the Volkswagen Group (VAG) from the mid-1970s through the early 1990s:
| Car Model | Compatible Engines / Variants | Engine Power (hp / kW) | Year of Manufacture |
|---|---|---|---|
| VW Golf II (19E, 1G1) / Jetta II (19E) | 1.6 / 1.8 / 1.8 Syncro / 1.8 GTI / 1.8 GTI 16V / G60 | 70 - 160 hp / 51 - 118 kW | 1983 - 1992 |
| VW Golf I (17) / Jetta I (16) / Convertible (155) | 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.6 GTI / 1.8 / 1.8 GTI | 70 - 112 hp / 51 - 82 kW | 1974 - 1993 |
| VW Scirocco I & II (53, 53B) / Corrado (53I) | 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 1.8 GT / 1.8 GTI / G60 | 70 - 160 hp / 51 - 118 kW | 1974 - 1995 |
| VW Passat B1 (32) / Passat B2 (32B) Saloon & Variant | 1.3 / 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 1.8 Syncro | 55 - 112 hp / 40 - 82 kW | 1973 - 1988 |
| AUDI 80 B1 (80, 82) / Audi 80 B2 (81, 85) / Coupe B2 | 1.3 / 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.6 GTE / 1.8 / 1.8 GTE | 55 - 112 hp / 40 - 82 kW | 1972 - 1988 |
| VW Caddy I Pickup (14) | 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.8 | 70 - 95 hp / 51 - 70 kW | 1982 - 1992 |
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Reference Numbers
This premium rigid steel distribution line serves as a direct cross-reference or swap for the following factory original part codes:
- VAG (VW / AUDI / SEAT / SKODA): 026 121 065A, 026121065A, 026 121 065, 026121065