Eurovan Coolant Reservoir Adapter Bracket

Description

Retrofit T4.5 Eurovan Coolant Bottle Bracket Adapter

We make a custom adapter brackets for a T4.5 Eurovan Coolant Bottle / Reservoir. A customer of ours needed a new coolant reservoir for their 2001 VW Eurovan VR6 MV. The part supplier sent me the wrong reservoir (We ordered 701121407E / Ver E, but they send me a 701121407C Ver C. Part No 701121407E is the correct one). Ver C is for ’99-’00 Eurovans with a 12v VR6. Even though all the connectors and hoses are the same, the reservoir is 180º off from the correct part that we needed. Ver E coolant reservoirs are no longer available (NLA) and almost impossible to find. If you can find a new one, they are ridiculously expensive. So, We searched many suppliers, in Europe and USA. We came up with zero results. Ver C is available, though difficult to find, they are available here and there. They are available special ordered new from Europe. If you need a Ver C reservoir, we can get one for you.

PLEASE NOTE:

This bracket is a NON-OEM retrofit part. Installation may require very minor modification to your metal mounting bracket and the bottle bracket that you receive.  We have been told that some brackets are slightly different size and may requiring minor bending of your metal bracket and/or filing down of our bracket mounting tab to fit perfectly. We have made multiple revisions to our bracket, to best adapt it to all known bracket configurations. However, We must provide this information in case there is some minor fitting required. By clicking ‘Add to Cart’ you agree & understand this statement in red above. Thank you.

 “Complete Kit”

• Eurovan Conversion Bracket
  • Makes a 1999-2000 Eurovan reservoir fit into a  2001-2003 Eurovan (no longer available).
• 1999-2000 Eurovan Coolant Reservoir PN: 701 121 407 C / 701121407C
• Reservoir Cap – New OES German Made – PN: 1H0121321A / 1H0 121 321 A
• Mounting Hardware.

“Basic Kit”

• Eurovan Conversion Bracket
  • Makes a 1999-2000 Eurovan reservoir fit into a  2001-2003 Eurovan (no longer available).
• ’99-’00 Eurovan Coolant Reservoir PN: 701 121 407 C / 701121407C – No Cap
• Mounting Hardware.

“Bracket Only”

• Eurovan Conversion Bracket – No Reservoir or Cap
  • Makes a 1999-2000 Eurovan reservoir fit into a  2001-2003 Eurovan (no longer available).
• Mounting Hardware.

How we did it

We did not want to find a used one. Instead of spending time finding a new one, we drafted a file in Fusion 360. Then we 3d printed this bracket with a FDM printer. We printed this bracket with Polycarbonate Carbon Fiber (25%CF/75%Poly). This bracket is safe up to 220c / 428ºF. This will adapts Ver C bottles with the overflow return on the left / drivers side. These other tanks are readily available. Furthermore, this will fit so the left / drivers side electrical connection (coolant level sensor) fits the configuration for Eurovans with the Ver E bottles. Fits 2001+ T4.5 Eurovan / Transporter / Caravelle – 24v Engines, with the bottle that mounts to the core support. We also installed some brass inserts so we can just bolt it right in and the tank can be replaced it in the future, if need be.

Version 2.0

We revised our design a little to make it both easier to print and use less material. It’s just as strong as Ver 1.0.

*Purchase

This listing is for the bracket ONLY. Furthermore, If you would like to purchase a coolant see options above. These are sometimes made to order, however we often have 1-2 in stock.  So, if the qty says ‘zero’, the turn time on these is approx 4-5 days to ship + shipping time. Additionally, If it shows inventory, it will ship the next day.