Gates 20877 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower, Lower - Pipe To Radiator or Upper

Gates 20877 Molded Coolant Hose

Gates 20877 is a molded radiator coolant hose built to OEM-quality specifications for upper and lower cooling system applications. It is formed from EPDM for dependable coolant service and is shaped to match the routing needed on select Lexus, Toyota, Chevrolet, and Pontiac vehicles.

The Gates Molded Coolant Hose line covers a wide range of radiator hose replacement needs, including upper, lower, bypass, and heater hose applications. For buyers searching for a molded coolant hose for a 2001-2005 Lexus IS300 upper hose or a 1985-1987 Toyota Corolla upper radiator hose, this part number provides a direct replacement option.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates Molded Coolant Hose
• Part number: 20877
• EPDM construction for coolant system use
• Molded hose design for proper routing and fit
• 1.31 in. inside diameter at both ends
• 8.5 in. centerline length
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings
• Direct replacement for upper and lower coolant hose applications

Product Details

This Gates 20877 radiator coolant hose is engineered as a molded replacement hose for vehicles that require a formed coolant line rather than a straight universal hose. The EPDM material is commonly used in cooling systems because it is suited to hot coolant exposure and repeated thermal cycling. With matching 1.31-inch end diameters and an 8.5-inch centerline length, this hose is built for the specified routing and connection points in the listed applications.

Fitment includes 2001-2005 Lexus IS300, upper; 1985-1987 Toyota Corolla, upper; 1984-1986 Chevrolet Chevette, lower; and 1984-1986 Pontiac Acadian, lower. If you are replacing a molded coolant hose on a Lexus IS300, Toyota Corolla, Chevrolet Chevette, or Pontiac Acadian, Gates 20877 is the part number to verify against your original hose shape and dimensions.

This part cross-references Continental 62553 for the same application.

Common Replacement Reasons

• Cracked or hardened radiator hose material
• Coolant seepage at the hose body or ends
• Collapsed or softened hose under heat and pressure
• Incorrect hose shape after a prior repair
• Need for a molded upper or lower coolant hose replacement

Installation Notes

Confirm the original hose routing, end diameters, and centerline length before installation. Compare the molded shape to the removed hose to verify the upper or lower position on the vehicle. Inspect hose clamps, necks, and adjoining cooling system components for wear or corrosion before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for radiator hose replacement applications. The Gates molded coolant hose line is built to cover a broad range of cooling system service needs while matching the fit and form required by the listed vehicles.