Gates 22079 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates 22079 Molded Coolant Hose

The Gates 22079 molded coolant hose is built for lower radiator and heater circuit service on select Cadillac applications. It uses EPDM construction and OEM-style molded shaping to match the routing needed for a clean replacement on Cadillac Eldorado, DeVille, Seville, and Allante models.

Key Features

• EPDM rubber construction for coolant system service
• Molded design for proper hose routing and fit
• 1.53 in. inside diameter at both ends (39 mm)
• 13.7 in. centerline length (348 mm)
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings
• Lower-position hose for radiator and HVAC coolant/heater applications

Product Details

Gates Molded Coolant Hose line is engineered for upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant routing needs with OEM-quality specifications. Part number 22079 is a molded radiator coolant hose that follows the shape required for the listed Cadillac fitments, helping maintain correct hose alignment in the cooling system. This part cross-references Dayco 71705 for the same application.

Fitment

• Fits 1996-2002 Cadillac Eldorado, lower.
• Fits 1996-1999 Cadillac DeVille, lower.
• Fits 1998-1999 Cadillac Seville, lower; OEM Part No. 25640429; cut to fit.
• Fits 1996-1997 Cadillac Seville, lower.
• Fits 1994-1995 Cadillac DeVille, lower.
• Fits 1993-1995 Cadillac Eldorado, lower.
• Fits 1993-1995 Cadillac Seville, lower.
• Fits 1993 Cadillac Allante, lower.

Common Replacement Reasons

• Cracked or hardened lower radiator hose
• Coolant seepage at the hose body
• Collapsed or misshaped hose routing
• Overheating caused by restricted coolant flow
• HVAC or heater hose leakage in the lower circuit

Installation Notes

Verify end diameters and centerline length before installation. Match the molded shape to the original routing on the vehicle, and inspect adjoining clamps, fittings, and coolant passages for wear or contamination before reassembly. For 1998-1999 Cadillac Seville applications, confirm the cut-to-fit requirement noted in the fitment data.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for the listed Cadillac applications. The part is part of Gates’ molded coolant hose line, which covers a wide range of replacement cooling-system hose needs.