Gates 20294 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower or Upper

Gates 20294 Molded Coolant Hose

The Gates 20294 molded coolant hose is built for radiator and heater circuit service where a formed hose profile is required. Made from EPDM and molded to OEM-style dimensions, it supports direct replacement on select Cadillac, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, and Mercury applications.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose line covers upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant routing needs with application-specific shapes that help simplify radiator hose replacement. This part number, 20294, is part of that molded hose family for vehicles that need a precise formed fit.

Key Features

• EPDM construction for coolant-system use
• Molded hose profile for formed routing
• 1.5 in. / 38 mm inside diameter at both ends
• 12.8 in. / 325 mm centerline length
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings
• Direct replacement style for radiator coolant hose service

Application Details

Fits 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, lower; radiator and HVAC compatible coolant and heater hose.

Fits 2004-2005 Pontiac Bonneville, lower; radiator and HVAC compatible coolant and heater hose.

Fits 2000-2004 Cadillac Seville, lower; radiator and HVAC compatible coolant and heater hose.

Fits 2001-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora, lower; radiator and HVAC compatible coolant and heater hose.

Fits 1998-1999 Cadillac Seville, lower; OEM Part No. 25668020; cut to fit.

Fits 1984-1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SE, upper.

Fits 1984-1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC, upper.

Fits 1984-1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL, upper.

Fits 1982-1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEC, upper.

Fits 1981-1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL, upper.

Fits 1969 Ford Mustang, upper; vehicles without air conditioning, standard cooling, requires cutting to fit.

Fits 1969 Mercury Cougar, upper; vehicles without air conditioning, standard cooling, requires cutting to fit.

Fits 1957-1958 Oldsmobile 98, upper; W/2-Bbl. Carb.

Fits 1957-1958 Oldsmobile 98, upper.

Fits 1957 Oldsmobile 88, upper; W/2-Bbl. Carb.

Fits 1957 Oldsmobile 88, upper.

Fits 1957 Oldsmobile Starfire, upper; W/2-Bbl. Carb.

Fits 1957 Oldsmobile Starfire, upper.

What This Hose Helps Address

• Cracked or softened radiator coolant hose material
• Leaking upper or lower coolant hose routing
• Incorrect hose shape after prior repairs
• Heater or HVAC coolant hose replacement needs
• Fitment issues on formed hose applications

Installation Notes

Verify hose routing, end diameters, and centerline length before installation. Some listed applications require cutting to fit, including the 1969 Ford Mustang and 1969 Mercury Cougar upper hose applications. Confirm the vehicle’s cooling configuration and match the hose to the correct upper or lower position before service.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for radiator hose replacement. This part cross-references Dayco 72083 and Bosch 66085 for the same application.