Racingline Oil Filter Housing 1.8T/2.0T EA888 Gen.3 – VWR19G706
If you have ever struggled with the factory plastic oil filter housing on your EA888 Gen.3 engine, you will know how easily it can crack during routine oil changes. The Racingline Oil Filter Housing is a precision-machined billet aluminium replacement that solves this common problem for good, while adding a clean, purposeful look under the bonnet.
Why Replace the Factory Plastic Housing?
The original equipment oil filter housing on the 1.8T and 2.0T EA888 Gen.3 engines is made from plastic. After repeated heat cycles and the stress of being undone at every service, it becomes brittle and is prone to cracking. A cracked housing can mean oil leaks, a messy garage floor and an unplanned repair bill. Replacing it with a stronger billet alternative removes that worry entirely.
Built from Aerospace-Grade Aluminium
Racingline CNC machines this housing on a 5-axis machine from a solid block of 6061-T6 aluminium, the same grade widely used in motorsport and aerospace applications. The result is a part that is dimensionally accurate to the OEM design, including the original hex nut size, so your existing tools and filters work without any changes.
The housing is finished in a gloss black anodised coating which protects the aluminium from corrosion and road grime, and carries a laser-etched Racingline logo for a tidy, factory-quality appearance.
Key Features
- Full replacement for the fragile OEM plastic housing
- CNC 5-axis machined from 6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminium
- Matches factory dimensions, including the original hex nut size
- Accepts the standard OEM oil filter
- Gloss anodised black finish with laser-etched Racingline logo
Fitment
This housing is designed for the 1.8T and 2.0T EA888 Gen.3 engines, found across a wide range of popular VW, Audi, SEAT and Skoda models including the Golf Mk7/Mk7.5, Audi A3/S3 8V, Leon Mk3 and Octavia Mk3. Please use the vehicle lookup on the Racingline Shop, or check the Vehicle Fitment tab, to confirm compatibility with your specific car.
Installation
Fitting is straightforward and is best carried out alongside a routine oil and filter change. Ensure the housing is torqued to the manufacturer’s specification and that the O-ring seal is correctly seated to prevent oil leaks.
As an authorised UK dealer for Racingline Performance, Progressive Parts supplies only genuine Racingline products, giving you complete confidence in the quality and authenticity of your upgrade.
Applications
Please note, customers are wholly responsible for checking fitment for their vehicle.





