{"product_id":"dayco-81101-radiator-coolant-hose-lower-upper-or-upper-pipe-to-pipe","title":"Dayco 81101 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower, Upper or Upper - Pipe To Pipe","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDayco Flex Radiator Hose 81101\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDayco 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Dayco Flex Radiator Hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 81101\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadiator coolant hose for cooling-system service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed fitment includes upper, lower, and upper pipe-to-pipe positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-reference: Gates 26410\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a cracked or leaking radiator coolant hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring proper coolant flow in the upper or lower hose circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressing hose softening, swelling, or collapse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrecting coolant seepage at pipe-to-pipe connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServicing aging hoses on classic Volkswagen, Chevrolet, and Chrysler vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDayco 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dayco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52396006932661,"sku":"BCWL-81101","price":17.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/DY_81101_Fro.jpg?v=1777757472","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dayco-81101-radiator-coolant-hose-lower-upper-or-upper-pipe-to-pipe","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}