Gates 22304 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower - Pipe To Thermostat

Gates 22304 Molded Coolant Hose

The Gates 22304 molded coolant hose is a direct-fit radiator coolant hose for specific Ford and Mercury applications. Built from EPDM and formed to OEM-style dimensions, it supports lower hose routing from the pipe to the thermostat on listed Contour, Cougar, and Mystique models.

Key Features

• EPDM construction for coolant system service
• Molded shape for proper routing and fit
• End inside diameters: 27 mm and 37 mm
• Centerline length: 122 mm (4.8 in.)
• No spring, no modular hose section, and no quick-connect fittings
• Direct replacement for Gates 22304

Product Details

Gates Molded Coolant Hose line covers upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant applications with OEM-quality specifications. This Gates 22304 hose is part of that molded hose family and is built for the lower radiator coolant path from the pipe to the thermostat on the listed vehicles. It cross-references Dayco 71837 for the same application.

Compatible With 1995-1998 Ford Contour, lower - pipe to thermostat; 1999 Ford Contour, lower - pipe to thermostat, May 1999 & older; 1995-1998 Mercury Mystique, lower - pipe to thermostat; 1999 Mercury Mystique, lower - pipe to thermostat, May 1999 & older; and 1999 Mercury Cougar, lower - pipe to thermostat, May 1999 & older.

Common Repair Uses

• Cracked or split lower radiator hose
• Coolant leaks at the pipe-to-thermostat connection
• Softened or swollen hose material from age and heat
• Incorrect hose routing after prior repairs
• Cooling system service on Ford Contour, Mercury Mystique, or Mercury Cougar

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle build date before ordering, especially for 1999 Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Mystique applications noted as May 1999 & older. Match the hose routing, end diameters, and centerline length to the original part before installation. Inspect adjoining clamps, pipe ends, and thermostat housing surfaces for wear or corrosion during replacement.

Quality Assurance

Gates molded coolant hoses are manufactured to OEM-quality specifications and are part of a broad replacement hose line covering multiple coolant system applications. Gates 22304 is built for direct replacement use on the listed fitments.