Gates 22615 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates 22615 Molded Coolant Hose for Beetle

The Gates 22615 molded coolant hose is a direct-fit radiator coolant hose built to OEM-quality specifications for select Volkswagen Beetle applications. It is formed from EPDM and shaped to match the factory routing for the lower cooling circuit, helping restore proper coolant flow in the engine bay.

Compatible with 1998-2011 Volkswagen Beetle, lower, this molded hose is a practical replacement when the original hose is cracked, swollen, or leaking. Gates molded coolant hose 22615 is part of a broad replacement line for upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant hose applications.

Key Features

• Part number: 22615
• Brand: Gates Molded Coolant Hose
• Material: EPDM rubber
• Molded hose design for factory-style routing
• End 1 inside diameter: 1.24 in. (31 mm)
• End 2 inside diameter: 1.24 in. (31 mm)
• Centerline length: 31.7 in. (805 mm)
• No spring and no quick connect fittings
• Lower radiator coolant hose application

Product Details

Gates 22615 is engineered as a molded radiator coolant hose for the lower position on select Volkswagen Beetle models from 1998 through 2011. The EPDM construction is suited for cooling-system service, while the molded shape follows the vehicle’s original hose path for a cleaner, factory-style fit. This part cross-references Dayco 72154 for the same application.

For shoppers searching for a lower radiator hose for Volkswagen Beetle 1998-2011, or a molded coolant hose replacement for a Beetle with no quick connect fitting, this part provides the correct dimensions and configuration for the listed fitment.

Common Replacement Reasons

• Coolant seepage at the hose body or ends
• Cracking, hardening, or swelling from age and heat
• Loss of coolant from a damaged lower radiator hose
• Poor hose routing after a previous repair
• Need for a molded OE-style replacement on a Volkswagen Beetle

Installation Notes

Verify hose routing, end diameters, and the absence of quick connect fittings before installation. Inspect adjoining clamps, thermostat housing connections, and radiator necks for wear or corrosion, and replace any damaged sealing surfaces before filling the cooling system. After installation, refill and bleed the system according to the vehicle service procedure.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures molded coolant hoses to OEM-quality specifications and offers one of the broadest replacement hose lines in the aftermarket. The Gates 22615 is built to match the listed Volkswagen Beetle lower hose application with the correct molded form and dimensions.