Gates 22684 Radiator Coolant Hose - Pipe To Water Pump or Upper

Gates 22684 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 22684 molded coolant hose is a radiator coolant hose built to OEM-quality specifications for select Kia Rio and Suzuki Forenza applications. Made from EPDM, it is shaped for direct routing in upper and pipe-to-water-pump cooling system positions, helping restore proper coolant flow in the engine bay.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose products are built for upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant routing needs, giving technicians a broad replacement option for radiator hose service. This molded hose line is engineered to match common OE-style fitment requirements without sending you to the dealer for a radiator hose replacement.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates Molded Coolant Hose
• Part number: 22684
• EPDM construction for cooling system service
• Molded hose design for proper routing
• 1.2 in. / 30 mm inside diameter at both ends
• 10.28 in. / 261 mm centerline length
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings
• Direct replacement style for select radiator and heater hose applications

Detailed Description

Gates 22684 is a molded radiator coolant hose designed for specific cooling system layouts on the 2001-2005 Kia Rio, upper, and the 2004-2008 Suzuki Forenza, pipe to water pump. The molded shape supports the factory hose path, while the EPDM material is suited to coolant exposure and underhood temperature changes. If you are replacing a worn Kia Rio upper hose or a Suzuki Forenza pipe-to-water-pump hose, this part number provides a focused OE-style solution.

This part cross-references Dayco 72300 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2004-2008 Suzuki Forenza, pipe to water pump; radiator and HVAC compatible coolant and heater hose.
• Fits 2001-2005 Kia Rio, upper.

What It Helps Fix

• Coolant leaks from a cracked or aged molded hose
• Softening, swelling, or collapse in the original radiator hose
• Improper hose routing after a cooling system repair
• Loss of coolant flow at the pipe-to-water-pump connection
• Upper hose deterioration on select Kia Rio applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the hose path, end diameters, and centerline length before installation. Inspect adjoining clamps, pipe ends, and coolant connections for corrosion or damage, and replace any worn sealing surfaces before refilling the system. After installation, refill with the correct coolant and bleed air from the cooling system according to the vehicle service procedure.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for cooling system replacement service. The Gates molded coolant hose line is built to cover a wide range of radiator, heater, bypass, and other coolant applications.