Gates 31434 radiator cap tester adapter for the 1999-2004 Volkswagen Jetta V6 2.8L, the 2000-2005 Jetta 4-cylinder 1.8L, the 2000-2006 Jetta 4-cylinder 1.9L, the 2000-2016 Jetta 4-cylinder 2.0L, the 2005-2016 Jetta 5-cylinder 2.5L, the 2013-2015 Jetta 4-cylinder 1.4L, the 2014-2018 Jetta 4-cylinder 1.8L, the 2018 Jetta 4-cylinder 1.4L, 2.0L or 5-cylinder 2.5L and other vehicles adapts the Radiator Cap and Cooling System Tester to more components. The 1999-2004 Volkswagen Jetta V6 2.8L takes one, and this listing is a single adapter.
- Accommodates multiple sizes of components on the cooling system tester
- Widens the range of vehicle application testing the tester can handle
- Covers a wide range of pressures
- Covers a wide range of cap and filler neck configurations
Quick facts
- Part: Gates 31434 radiator cap tester adapter
- Fits: the 1999-2004 Volkswagen Jetta V6 2.8L, the 2000-2005 Jetta 4-cylinder 1.8L, the 2000-2006 Jetta 4-cylinder 1.9L, the 2000-2016 Jetta 4-cylinder 2.0L, the 2005-2016 Jetta 5-cylinder 2.5L, the 2013-2015 Jetta 4-cylinder 1.4L, the 2014-2018 Jetta 4-cylinder 1.8L, the 2018 Jetta 4-cylinder 1.4L, 2.0L or 5-cylinder 2.5L and other vehicles
This adapter is a testing accessory that connects to the tester. A radiator cap that drops pressure on the tester can mean the cap is worn, though a leaking hose or a weak head gasket can be behind a pressure loss as well. Open the cooling system only with the engine cool.
Fits
The 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat 4-cylinder 1.8L or V6 2.8L, the 2002-2004 Passat W8 4.0L, the 2004-2010 Passat 4-cylinder 2.0L, the 2006-2008 Passat V6 3.6L and the 2009-2014 Volkswagen Tiguan 4-cylinder 2.0L fit this adapter, along with many other vehicles. If your car is not named here, look for it in the page’s “Vehicles it fits” section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Inside diameter: 59.2 mm, threaded
- Quantity per application: 1
Build and materials
- Type: cap adapter
- Country of origin: China
Interchange: 46830 · 12037
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Gates 31434 adapter fit a 2000-2016 Volkswagen Jetta 4-cylinder 2.0L?
Yes. Gates 31434 is listed for the 2000-2016 Volkswagen Jetta 4-cylinder 2.0L. Other cars are in the “Vehicles it fits” section.
What size is the threaded opening on this radiator cap tester adapter?
This adapter is threaded and has a 59.2 mm inside diameter. It is listed as a cap adapter.
Does the Gates 31434 adapter cover different cap and filler neck configurations?
Yes. Gates 31434 covers a wide range of cap and filler neck configurations, and a wide range of pressures.
Which tester is this adapter used with?
This adapter is used with the Radiator Cap and Cooling System Tester to accommodate multiple sizes of components.
Does Gates 31434 cross-reference to 46830?
Yes. 46830 is listed as an interchange number for this Gates 31434 adapter.
