Gates
Molded Coolant Hose

Gates 20606 Radiator Coolant Hose - Upper

Brand Gates 20606
Position Upper
0
Yes
Branch Quantity 0
Centerline Length 20.5
Centerline Length 521
Contains Spring No
End 1 Inside Diameter 1.5
End 1 Inside Diameter 38
End 2 Inside Diameter 1.5
End 2 Inside Diameter 38
Material EPDM
Modular Hose No
Molded Yes
Number of Quick Connect Fittings 0
Product line Molded Coolant Hose
Fits Checker, Chevrolet, GMC, and Pontiac · 85 vehicles

OEM-quality specifications. Built for dependable coolant hose replacement.

Molded EPDM construction. Resists heat and coolant exposure in demanding systems.

Molded coolant hose. Fits radiator, bypass, heater, and other coolant applications.

Cross-references Champion Spark Plug 510, Continental 60690 and Dayco 70537 for the same application. See all 38.

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Gates 20606 Molded Coolant Hose

The Gates 20606 molded coolant hose is built for upper radiator and heater hose applications that require an OEM-style formed shape. Made from EPDM, it measures 1.5 in. inside diameter at both ends with a 20.5 in. centerline length for direct replacement use on select Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose line covers upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant routing needs with OE-quality specifications. This helps reduce the time spent sourcing a dealer-only radiator hose replacement while keeping the hose shape and dimensions aligned with the original application.

Key Features

  • Brand: Gates Molded Coolant Hose
  • Part number: 20606
  • Part type: radiator coolant hose
  • EPDM construction for cooling-system service
  • 1.5 in. inside diameter at both ends
  • 20.5 in. centerline length
  • Molded design for formed hose routing
  • No spring and no quick-connect fittings

Application Details

Fits 1970-1979 Chevrolet Camaro, upper; Fits 1968 Chevrolet Camaro, upper; Fits 1973-1974 Chevrolet Nova, upper; Fits 1969-1973 Chevrolet El Camino, upper; Fits 1973 Chevrolet Malibu, upper; Fits 1971-1972 Chevrolet Nova, upper; Fits 1971-1972 Pontiac Acadian, upper; Fits 1971 Pontiac Acadian, upper; Fits 1969-1970 Chevrolet Nova, upper; Fits 1968-1970 Pontiac Acadian, upper; Fits 1969-1970 Pontiac Acadian, upper; Fits 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, upper; Fits 1968 Chevrolet Camaro, upper; Fits 1967-1968 Chevrolet Camaro, upper; Fits 1968 Chevrolet El Camino, upper; Fits 1967 Chevrolet Camaro, upper.

This part cross-references Dayco 70537 and Continental 60690 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

  • Cracked or split upper radiator hose
  • Coolant leaks at a formed hose section
  • Incorrect hose routing after service
  • Heat-related hose softening or collapse
  • Fitment issues on select Camaro, Nova, El Camino, Malibu, and Acadian cooling systems

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s cooling-system layout, engine configuration, and air-conditioning status before installation. Some listed applications require cutting to fit, while others are specified for non-A/C or standard-cooling setups. Confirm the hose path and end diameters against the original part before final trim or installation.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for replacement use in radiator and heater hose applications. The molded construction and EPDM material support consistent fitment on the listed Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Nova, Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Malibu, and Pontiac Acadian applications.

This part fits 85 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelTransmissionLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
1979ChevroletCamaro—5.0LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1978ChevroletCamaro—5.0LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1977ChevroletCamaro—5.0LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1977ChevroletCamaro—5.7LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1976ChevroletCamaro—5.0LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1976ChevroletCamaro—5.7LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1975ChevroletCamaro—5.7LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1974ChevroletCamaro—5.7LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1974ChevroletNova—5.7LV8GASUpperFitment: Fits vehicles without air conditioning, with standard cooling, and requires cutting to fit.; Molded Coolant Hose
1973ChevroletCamaro—5.0LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1973ChevroletCamaro—5.7LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1973ChevroletEl Camino—5.0LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1973ChevroletMalibu—5.0LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1973ChevroletNova—5.0LV8GASUpperFitment: Fits vehicles without air conditioning, with standard cooling, and requires cutting to fit.; Molded Coolant Hose
1973ChevroletNova—5.7LV8GASUpperFitment: Fits vehicles without air conditioning, with standard cooling, and requires cutting to fit.; Molded Coolant Hose
1972ChevroletCamaro—5.0LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1972ChevroletCamaro—5.7LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1972ChevroletEl Camino—5.0LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1972ChevroletEl Camino—5.7LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1972ChevroletEl Camino—6.6LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1972ChevroletNova—5.0LV8GASUpperCut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Coolant Hose
1972ChevroletNova—5.0LV8GASUpperCut-to-fit for vehicles without air conditioning; Molded Coolant Hose
1972ChevroletNova—5.7LV8GASUpperCut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Coolant Hose
1972ChevroletNova—5.7LV8GASUpperCut-to-fit for vehicles without air conditioning; Molded Coolant Hose
1971ChevroletCamaro—5.0LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1971ChevroletCamaro—5.7LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1971ChevroletEl Camino—5.0LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1971ChevroletEl Camino—5.7LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1971ChevroletEl Camino—6.6LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1971ChevroletNova—5.0LV8GASUpperCut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Coolant Hose
1971ChevroletNova—5.0LV8GASUpperCut-to-fit for vehicles without air conditioning; Molded Coolant Hose
1971ChevroletNova—5.7LV8GASUpperCut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Coolant Hose
1971ChevroletNova—5.7LV8GASUpperCut-to-fit for vehicles without air conditioning; Molded Coolant Hose
1971PontiacAcadian—5.0LV8GASUpperCut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Coolant Hose
1971PontiacAcadian—5.0LV8GASUpperCut-to-fit for vehicles without air conditioning; Molded Coolant Hose
1971PontiacAcadian—5.7LV8GASUpperCut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Coolant Hose
1971PontiacAcadian—5.7LV8GASUpperCut-to-fit for vehicles without air conditioning; Molded Coolant Hose
1970ChevroletCamaro—5.0LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1970ChevroletCamaro—5.7LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1970ChevroletEl Camino—5.0LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1970ChevroletEl Camino—5.7LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1970ChevroletNova—5.0LV8GASUpperHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1970ChevroletNova—5.0LV8GASUpperNot compatible with vehicles equipped with AC.; Molded Coolant Hose
1970ChevroletNova—5.7LV8GASUpperHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1970ChevroletNova—5.7LV8GASUpperNot compatible with vehicles equipped with AC.; Molded Coolant Hose
1970PontiacAcadian—5.0LV8GASUpperHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1970PontiacAcadian—5.0LV8GASUpperNot compatible with vehicles equipped with AC.; Molded Coolant Hose
1970PontiacAcadian—5.7LV8GASUpperW/A.C.; W/Chevrolet Eng.; Molded Coolant Hose
1970PontiacAcadian—5.7LV8GASUpperW/O A.C.; W/Chevrolet Eng.; Molded Coolant Hose
1969ChevroletCamaro—4.9LV8GASUpperHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1969ChevroletCamaro—4.9LV8GASUpperNot compatible with vehicles equipped with AC.; Molded Coolant Hose
1969ChevroletCamaro—5.0LV8GASUpperHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1969ChevroletCamaro—5.0LV8GASUpperNot compatible with vehicles equipped with AC.; Molded Coolant Hose
1969ChevroletCamaro—5.3LV8GASUpperHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1969ChevroletCamaro—5.3LV8GASUpperNot compatible with vehicles equipped with AC.; Molded Coolant Hose
1969ChevroletCamaro—5.4LV8GASUpperHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1969ChevroletCamaro—5.4LV8GASUpperNot compatible with vehicles equipped with AC.; Molded Coolant Hose
1969ChevroletCamaro—5.7LV8GASUpperHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1969ChevroletCamaro—5.7LV8GASUpperNot compatible with vehicles equipped with AC.; Molded Coolant Hose
1969ChevroletCamaro—6.5LV8GASUpperCut-to-fit for vehicles without air conditioning; Molded Coolant Hose
1969ChevroletEl Camino—5.0LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1969ChevroletEl Camino—5.7LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1969ChevroletNova—5.0LV8GASUpperHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1969ChevroletNova—5.0LV8GASUpperNot compatible with vehicles equipped with AC.; Molded Coolant Hose
1969ChevroletNova—5.7LV8GASUpperHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1969ChevroletNova—5.7LV8GASUpperNot compatible with vehicles equipped with AC.; Molded Coolant Hose
1969PontiacAcadian—5.0LV8GASUpperHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1969PontiacAcadian—5.0LV8GASUpperNot compatible with vehicles equipped with AC.; Molded Coolant Hose
1969PontiacAcadian—5.7LV8GASUpperW/A.C.; W/Chevrolet Eng.; Molded Coolant Hose
1969PontiacAcadian—5.7LV8GASUpperW/O A.C.; W/Chevrolet Eng.; Molded Coolant Hose
1968ChevroletCamaro—5.3LV8GASUpperMolded Coolant Hose
1968ChevroletCamaro—5.4LV8GASUpperMolded Coolant Hose
1968ChevroletCamaro—5.7LV8GASUpperWithout air conditioning; with standard cooling.; Molded Coolant Hose
1968ChevroletCamaro—6.5LV8GASUpperRadiator and HVAC compatible coolant and heater hose.; Molded Coolant Hose
1968ChevroletEl CaminoManual5.0LV8GASUpperW/O A.C.; W/Std. Cool.; W/O Hi Perf. Eng.; Molded Coolant Hose
1968PontiacAcadian—5.0LV8GASUpperHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1968PontiacAcadian—5.0LV8GASUpperNot compatible with vehicles equipped with AC.; Molded Coolant Hose
1968PontiacAcadian—5.3LV8GASUpperHVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Coolant Hose
1968PontiacAcadian—5.3LV8GASUpperNot compatible with vehicles equipped with AC.; Molded Coolant Hose
1967ChevroletCamaro—4.9LV8GASUpperFitment: Fits vehicles without air conditioning, with standard cooling, and requires cutting to fit.; Molded Coolant Hose
1967ChevroletCamaro—5.3LV8GASUpperW/A.C.; W/210 H.P. Eng.; Cut to fit; Molded Coolant Hose
1967ChevroletCamaro—5.3LV8GASUpperFitment: Fits vehicles without air conditioning, with standard cooling, and requires cutting to fit.; Molded Coolant Hose
1967ChevroletCamaro—5.7LV8GASUpperW/A.C.; W/210 H.P. Eng.; Cut to fit; Molded Coolant Hose
1967ChevroletCamaro—5.7LV8GASUpperFitment: Fits vehicles without air conditioning, with standard cooling, and requires cutting to fit.; Molded Coolant Hose
1967ChevroletCamaro—6.5LV8GASUpperRadiator and HVAC compatible coolant and heater hose.; Molded Coolant Hose
Directly replaces or cross-references 38 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Champion Spark Plug — 510Continental — 60690Dayco — 70537Dayco — 70622Gates — 20606Gates — 70515LIQUI MOLY — 2034OSC — 62214-1746-805077-8563-7740 113736724028L39232938926263909866392322939280743942560395666239701203989028BH-1100C0606CH103D0VE 8B274 AE70537E70622KM-13MC26MC43MC81MH-690MH217MR831P20606RH34