{"product_id":"crec-coolant-crossover-kit-06e121045be-06e121045an-06e121030k","title":"CREC Coolant Crossover Kit, Audi 3.0T (06E121045BE, 06E121045AN, 06E121030K)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCREC Coolant Crossover Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coolant crossover pipes running between the water pump and thermostat housing on the Gen2 supercharged 3.0T sit right in the heat of the valley, cycling hot and cold every drive for years. Audi's factory plastic pipes and couplers eventually give out there, and when they do, you're looking at a coolant leak in one of the least convenient places on the engine to chase down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit gets you ahead of it: the genuine Audi upper and lower crossover pipes, a new coupler, and fresh gaskets, all in one order instead of piecing it together part number by part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Genuine Audi upper and lower coolant crossover pipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ New coupler included, not reused with the old one's wear already baked in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Fresh gaskets for a proper seal on install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ One order covers the full crossover pipe service instead of three separate part lookups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottom line:\u003c\/b\u003e if you're already in the valley for a water pump, thermostat, or supercharger service, do the crossover pipes at the same time. This kit gets you everything that job needs in one box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Upper coolant crossover pipe (06E121045BE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Lower coolant crossover pipe (06E121045AN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Coupler (06E121030K)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGaskets for the above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-fitment-section\" style=\"margin: 20px 0; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit fits the Gen2 CREC-code supercharged 3.0T platform: Audi A6\/A7 (C7.5), A8 (D4), and Q7 (4M).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eChassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eA6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2016-2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eC7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0T Supercharged (CREC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eA7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2016-2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eC7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0T Supercharged (CREC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eA8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2015-2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eD4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0T Supercharged (CREC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eQ7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2016-2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.0T Supercharged (CREC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #555;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit is specific to the CREC-code Gen2 supercharged 3.0T. It does not cover the earlier Gen1 EA837 supercharged 3.0T (B8\/B8.5 S4, S5, earlier C7 A6\/A7) or the turbocharged EA839 3.0T. Confirm your engine code before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoolant Crossover Kit FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do these crossover pipes fail?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey're factory plastic, sitting in one of the hottest, most heat-cycled corners of the engine. Over years of thermal cycling they go brittle at the seams and couplers, the same failure mode as most plastic cooling system components on this platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a genuine Audi part or aftermarket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are genuine Audi parts (06E121045BE, 06E121045AN, 06E121030K), not aftermarket reproductions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this include gaskets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, fresh gaskets are included for both pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit my Gen1 supercharged S4 or S5?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This kit is for the CREC-code Gen2 supercharged 3.0T (A6\/A7 C7.5, A8 D4, Q7 4M). The Gen1 B8\/B8.5 platform uses a different part number family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I replace anything else while I'm in there?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you're already pulling the crossover pipes, it's a good time to check your thermostat and water pump for the same heat-cycle wear, and to inspect nearby hoses and clamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f8fafc; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 24px; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 20px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; color: #0f172a;\"\u003eWhy Buy From Us?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 12px; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #334155; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0f172a;\"\u003eOne Kit, Not Three Lookups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper pipe, lower pipe, coupler, and gaskets bundled together instead of cross-referencing each part separately.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 12px; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #334155; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0f172a;\"\u003eEnthusiast Designed \u0026amp; Tested:\u003c\/strong\u003e Developed by people who actually drive and modify these cars.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 12px; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #334155; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0f172a;\"\u003eReal Enthusiast Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Get help from people who understand the platform, not ticket bots.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 12px; font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #334155; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0f172a;\"\u003ePerformance Without the Marketing Fluff:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purpose-built parts designed to perform.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlready in the CREC valley? Pair this kit with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vorsprung-billet-supercharger-clutch-delete-audi-crec-3-0t\"\u003eVorsprung Billet Supercharger Clutch Delete, Audi CREC 3.0T\u003c\/a\u003e - same CREC platform, same service window if you're already under the supercharger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/3-0t-oil-check-valve-set-timing-chain-tensioner\"\u003e3.0T Oil Check Valve Set\u003c\/a\u003e - another common valley failure item worth doing at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive the difference. 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