Gates 22884 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower, Upper or Upper - Radiator To Tee

Gates 22884 Molded Coolant Hose

Gates 22884 is a molded radiator coolant hose built to OEM-quality specifications for upper, lower, bypass, heater, and related cooling-system routes. With EPDM construction and a molded shape, it supports direct replacement needs on select Volkswagen, Audi, and Dodge applications.

Key Features

• EPDM rubber construction for coolant-system service
• Molded hose profile for proper routing and fit
• 1.31 in. inside diameter at both ends
• 13.6 in. centerline length
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings
• Direct replacement part number: 22884

Product Details

The Gates Molded Coolant Hose line is built for radiator and heater hose replacement where a formed hose is required. Part number 22884 follows OEM-style dimensions and routing, helping restore the original coolant path on vehicles such as the Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora, Audi A3, and Dodge Neon. This hose is also cross-referenced to Bosch 62380 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2007-2010 Volkswagen Jetta, upper - radiator to tee.
• Fits 2002-2003 Volkswagen Jetta, upper - radiator to tee.
• Fits 2007 Volkswagen Bora, upper - radiator to tee.
• Fits 2004-2006 Volkswagen Golf, upper; W/O quick connect fitting.
• Fits 2004-2006 Volkswagen Golf, upper; cut to fit, W/O quick connect fitting.
• Fits 2001-2005 Dodge Neon, lower.
• Fits 2004-2005 Volkswagen Jetta, upper; radiator coolant hose with quick connect fitting.
• Fits 2004-2005 Volkswagen Jetta, upper; W/O quick connect fitting, cut to fit.
• Fits 2004-2005 Volkswagen Jetta, upper - radiator to tee; W/O quick connect fitting.
• Fits 1998-2000 Audi A3, upper; not compatible with vehicles equipped with AC.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a cracked or softened radiator coolant hose
• Restoring coolant flow after hose swelling or collapse
• Repairing leaks at the upper radiator-to-tee routing
• Addressing fitment issues from an incorrect molded hose shape
• Servicing cooling-system hoses on Volkswagen Jetta, Golf, Bora, Audi A3, and Dodge Neon applications

Installation Notes

Verify hose routing, end diameters, and centerline length before installation. Confirm whether the vehicle uses a quick-connect fitting or a cut-to-fit configuration, since both appear in the listed applications. Check the cooling system for contamination, hardened clamps, or damaged mating surfaces before installing the new hose.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures molded coolant hoses to OEM-quality specifications for replacement use in radiator and cooling-system service. Part number 22884 is part of the Gates Molded Coolant Hose line, which covers upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant applications.