Gates 22109 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates 22109 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 22109 molded coolant hose is a radiator coolant hose built for specific OE-style applications. It uses EPDM and plastic construction and follows a molded modular design with an integrated branch to match the routing and component layout required in the cooling system.

Compatible with 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier lower and 1995 Pontiac Sunfire lower, this Gates molded coolant hose supports direct-fit replacement needs for vehicles that require the correct hose shape and branch configuration. Gates 22109 is part of the Molded Coolant Hose line, which focuses on application-specific coolant hose assemblies with OE-style integrated features.

Key Features

• Gates Molded Coolant Hose part number 22109
• EPDM and plastic construction for cooling system use
• Molded design with one branch for application-specific routing
• Centerline length: 18 in. / 460 mm
• End inside diameters: 1.3 in. (33 mm) at both main ends
• End 3 inside diameter: 0.72 in.
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings
• OE-style modular coolant hose layout

Detailed Description

Gates 22109 is a molded radiator coolant hose engineered for vehicles that use a branched lower hose configuration. The hose is manufactured to application-specific dimensions and incorporates modular hose construction to mirror the routing and integrated component requirements found in original equipment cooling systems. For 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1995 Pontiac Sunfire lower hose applications, this part number provides the correct molded shape and branch layout for a direct replacement.

The Gates Molded Coolant Hose line is built around OE-style assemblies that can include integrated features such as branches, connectors, sensors, and restrictors when required by the application. This particular Gates 22109 hose includes a branch and molded construction, with EPDM and plastic materials selected for coolant system service.

This part cross-references Dayco 72175 and Continental 62127 for the same application.

Common Cooling System Issues It Can Address

• Cracked or split lower radiator hose
• Coolant leaks at a molded hose branch
• Incorrect hose routing after hose failure
• Softening, swelling, or deterioration from age and heat
• Loss of proper coolant flow through the lower hose circuit

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose routing, branch orientation, and end diameters before installation. Compare the removed hose to Gates 22109 to confirm the molded shape matches the lower hose path on the vehicle. Inspect adjoining clamps, necks, and cooling system connections for wear or damage before reassembly, and refill and bleed the cooling system according to the vehicle service procedure after installation.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized aftermarket supplier in modular coolant hose assemblies, and this molded hose is built to application-specific dimensions with OE-style integrated features for the listed vehicles. Gates 22109 is intended for direct replacement use on 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1995 Pontiac Sunfire lower radiator hose applications.