{"product_id":"audi-3-0t-gen-1-thermostat-housing-billet-aluminum-upgrade","title":"Audi 3.0T Gen 1 Thermostat Housing - Billet Aluminum Upgrade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBillet Aluminum Thermostat Housing for Audi 3.0T Gen 1 Supercharged Engines – Replaces OEM 06E121111AL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your Audi B8 S4, B8 S5, B8.5 S4, B8.5 S5, B8.5 Q5, B8.5 SQ5, C6 A6, C7 A6, A7, A8, or Q7 with our precision CNC-machined billet aluminum thermostat housing. Designed to replace the failure-prone factory plastic unit, this direct OEM replacement eliminates cracking, warping, and coolant leaks common with the stock 3.0T TFSI thermostat housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the Installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IScg9RfIXp0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERSION 2 NOW AVAILABLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe've made two major upgrades to further refine our CNC-machined thermostat housing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResolved Overcooling in Cold Climates\u003c\/strong\u003e – Version 2 addresses the overcooling issue reported by some customers, particularly in colder environments. If you purchased a Version 1 unit, contact us and we'll send you a free retrofit kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved Screw Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e – Assembly screws have been repositioned outside the O-ring groove to eliminate the risk of hardware falling into the engine block in the rare event of loosening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Upgrade from Factory Plastic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory Audi 3.0T thermostat housing (part number 06E121111AL) is a known weak point in the supercharged TFSI engine. Common failures include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoolant leaks from cracked plastic housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarped mating surfaces causing poor sealing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrittle material degradation over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur billet aluminum thermostat housing eliminates these issues with aerospace-grade 6061-T6 aluminum construction and hard anodized finish for superior durability and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in Two Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermostat Housing Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIdeal for those using their own thermostat insert (e.g., Mishimoto Racing Thermostat). Click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KxPZj9RIhb8\u0026amp;t=1s\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e for the Thermostat Housing Only install video.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Thermostat Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFully pre-assembled and drop-in ready for hassle-free installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC-machined from solid 6061-T6 billet aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard anodized finish for corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-on replacement for OEM part 06E121111AL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision-engineered in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with OEM and aftermarket thermostats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes all necessary gaskets and hardware (complete assembly option)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Engine Codes:\u003c\/strong\u003e CAKA, CCAA, CCBA, CCDA, CGWA, CGWB, CGXC, CRED, CREC, CTUA, CTUB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInspired by shopdap.com's list of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shopdap.com\/blog\/post\/common-issues-with-3-0t-supercharged-tfsi-audi-engines1.html\"\u003eCommon Issues with 3.0T (Supercharged) TFSI Audi Engines\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAudi 3.0T Gen 1 Supercharged TFSI 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