Continental 62887 Engine Coolant Bypass Hose

Continental Engine Coolant Bypass Hose 62887

Continental 62887 is a molded engine coolant bypass hose built for the cooling system on select Dodge Sprinter vans. It is formed to match the original routing and connection points, helping maintain proper coolant flow in 2003-2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 2003-2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 applications.

Key Features

• Engine coolant bypass hose for glycol-based coolant circulation
• EPDM tube and cover with synthetic reinforcement
• Built to meet or exceed SAE 20R4EC Class D1 specifications
• Exact OEM configuration for a direct-fit replacement
• Hose inside diameter: 1.690 in.
• Hose length: 8.270 in.
• End 2 inside diameter: 1.690 in.

Product Details

This molded hose is part of Continental’s Molded line, which focuses on OE-style hose shapes and dimensions for accurate replacement fitment. Continental 62887 is engineered for the cooling circuit on the Dodge Sprinter 2500 and Dodge Sprinter 3500, with dimensions that match the original bypass hose layout for the listed vehicles. This part cross-references Dayco 72332 for the same application.

Common Cooling System Issues

• Cracked or hardened bypass hose material
• Coolant seepage at hose connections
• Incorrect hose routing from a previous repair
• Loss of coolant flow through the bypass circuit
• Fitment problems caused by non-molded replacement hoses

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify hose diameter and molded shape against the original part before installation. Inspect adjoining coolant pipes, clamps, and connection surfaces for wear, corrosion, or residue that could affect sealing. After installation, refill and bleed the cooling system according to the vehicle service procedure and check for leaks at operating temperature.

Quality Assurance

Continental builds this hose with EPDM construction and synthetic reinforcement to meet or exceed SAE 20R4EC Class D1 requirements. The exact OEM configuration supports consistent fitment on 2003-2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 2003-2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 models. Part number 62887 is also referenced in OE-style interchange listings for this application.