Gates 22333 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates 22333 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 22333 molded coolant hose is a radiator coolant hose built for specific vehicle applications with OE-style routing and integrated branch construction. It uses EPDM and plastic materials to match the shape and function needed for proper coolant flow in the cooling system.

Compatible with 1997-1998 Chevrolet Malibu lower hose applications, this molded coolant hose follows the original layout for a direct replacement on the Malibu cooling circuit. Gates 22333 is part of the Gates Molded Coolant Hose line, which focuses on application-specific hoses that mirror OEM-style designs and integrated components where required.

Key Features

• Application-specific molded radiator coolant hose
• EPDM and plastic construction for cooling system service
• Branch-style modular hose design
• Centerline length: 17.38 in. / 441 mm / 19 in. listed in attributes
• End 1 inside diameter: 1.31 in. (33 mm)
• End 2 inside diameter: 1.31 in. (33 mm)
• End 3 inside diameter: .75 in.
• Contains no spring and no quick-connect fittings

Product Details

Gates 22333 is engineered as a molded coolant hose for lower radiator hose service on the 1997-1998 Chevrolet Malibu. The molded shape helps maintain the correct hose path in the engine bay, while the branch modular design supports the routing used in the original cooling system layout. This part cross-references Dayco 71946 for the same application.

As part of the Gates Molded Coolant Hose product line, this hose is built around vehicle-specific fitment rather than a universal form. That makes it a practical choice when replacing a worn or damaged lower coolant hose on a Chevrolet Malibu and when restoring proper coolant circulation in the engine cooling system. Gates 22333 also cross-references 8966 for additional catalog matching.

Common Cooling System Issues It Can Address

• Coolant leaks from a cracked or deteriorated lower hose
• Softening, swelling, or collapse of an aging hose
• Improper hose routing after a previous repair
• Restricted coolant flow caused by hose damage or deformation
• Cooling system service on a 1997-1998 Chevrolet Malibu lower hose location

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose routing, end diameters, and centerline length against the removed part before installation. Inspect adjoining clamps, necks, and coolant connections for wear or corrosion, and flush the cooling system if contamination is present. Confirm the vehicle application as 1997-1998 Chevrolet Malibu, lower, before final installation of Gates 22333.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized aftermarket supplier in modular coolant hose assemblies, and this hose is manufactured to application-specific OE-style requirements for the listed Malibu fitment. Gates 22333 is built to support accurate replacement of the original molded hose shape and integrated branch layout.