Dayco 81101 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower, Upper or Upper - Pipe To Pipe

Dayco Flex Radiator Hose 81101

Dayco Flex Radiator Hose 81101 is a radiator coolant hose for select classic and utility vehicle applications. It is listed for upper and lower cooling-system routing, including pipe-to-pipe use on the 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon.

Key Features

• Brand: Dayco Flex Radiator Hose
• Part number: 81101
• Radiator coolant hose for cooling-system service
• Listed fitment includes upper, lower, and upper pipe-to-pipe positions
• Cross-reference: Gates 26410

Fitment Details

Compatible With 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon, upper - pipe to pipe; 1955-1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, upper; and 1940 Chrysler New Yorker, lower. This Dayco 81101 hose is a direct-fit option for owners searching for a Volkswagen Vanagon upper radiator hose, a Chevrolet Bel Air upper coolant hose, or a Chrysler New Yorker lower radiator hose.

The Flex Radiator Hose line from Dayco covers cooling-system hose applications where a formed replacement is needed for radiator coolant routing. Dayco 81101 is listed across multiple legacy vehicle platforms, including the Volkswagen Vanagon, Chevrolet Bel Air, and Chrysler New Yorker, making it a practical match for restoration and maintenance work where correct hose routing matters.

Common Uses

• Replacing a cracked or leaking radiator coolant hose
• Restoring proper coolant flow in the upper or lower hose circuit
• Addressing hose softening, swelling, or collapse
• Correcting coolant seepage at pipe-to-pipe connections
• Servicing aging hoses on classic Volkswagen, Chevrolet, and Chrysler vehicles

Installation Notes

Verify hose routing, position, and end connections before installation. Match the listed position exactly: 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon upper - pipe to pipe, 1955-1956 Chevrolet Bel Air upper, or 1940 Chrysler New Yorker lower. Inspect adjoining pipes, clamps, and coolant condition before returning the vehicle to service.

Quality Assurance

Dayco is a recognized aftermarket brand in belts and cooling components. Part number 81101 is cataloged with multiple interchange references, including Gates 26410, for the same application.