Gates 22344 Radiator Coolant Hose - Upper

Gates 22344 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

Gates 22344 is a molded radiator coolant hose built to OEM-quality specifications for upper coolant routing. It is formed from EPDM and shaped for direct replacement on select Buick, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Land Rover applications, including Buick Century, Chevrolet Impala, and Pontiac Grand Prix upper hose positions.

The Gates Molded Coolant Hose line covers upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant applications, giving technicians a direct-fit replacement option for radiator hose service. Part number 22344 is engineered for the specified molded routing and dimensions, helping simplify radiator hose replacement on vehicles that call for this shape and size.

Key Features

• EPDM construction for coolant-system service
• Molded hose profile for the specified upper radiator routing
• 1.25 in. inside diameter at both ends
• 21.2 in. centerline length
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings
• Direct replacement for select upper coolant hose applications
• Cross-reference: Anchor 8977

Fitment Details

• Fits 1997-2005 Buick Century, upper.
• Fits 1997-2004 Buick Regal, upper.
• Fits 2000-2003 Chevrolet Impala, upper.
• Fits 1998-2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, upper.
• Fits 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, upper.
• Fits 1998-2001 Chevrolet Lumina, upper.
• Fits 1997-1999 Chevrolet Lumina, upper; optional hose.
• Fits 1997-1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, upper; optional hose.
• Fits 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, upper.
• Fits 1995-1998 Land Rover Range Rover, upper; radiator and HVAC compatible coolant and heater hose.
• Fits 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix, upper; optional hose, cut to fit.
• Fits 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, upper.

What This Hose Helps Address

• Cracked or split upper radiator hose sections
• Coolant leaks at a worn molded hose
• Incorrect hose routing from a non-molded replacement
• Heat-related hose softening or collapse in service
• Fitment issues on vehicles requiring a shaped upper coolant hose

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and upper hose routing before installation. Match the 1.25 in. end diameters and 21.2 in. centerline length to the original hose layout, and confirm that the molded shape follows the factory coolant path. This part number 22344 is listed for upper-position applications only.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for replacement use. The Gates molded coolant hose line is built to cover a broad range of radiator, heater, bypass, and related coolant applications while maintaining the fit and form required for direct service replacement.