Gates 23042 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates 23042 Molded Coolant Hose

The Gates 23042 molded coolant hose is built for radiator cooling system service on select Dodge Dakota and Mitsubishi Raider applications. It uses EPDM construction and OEM-style molded shaping to match the original hose routing for lower coolant connections.

Key Features

• EPDM rubber construction for coolant system use
• Molded design for a direct replacement shape
• 1.75 in. inside diameter at both ends
• 14.2 in. centerline length
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings
• Fits lower radiator coolant hose applications

Product Details

Gates Molded Coolant Hose line is engineered for radiator, heater, bypass, and other coolant routing needs with OEM-quality specifications. Part number 23042 is a molded lower hose with a 1.75-inch inside diameter at each end and a 361 mm centerline length, making it a direct-fit style replacement for vehicles that use this hose shape and size. This part cross-references Continental 66086 for the same application.

Compatible With 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, lower; 2011 Ram Dakota, lower; and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider, lower. For buyers searching for a Dodge Dakota lower radiator coolant hose or a Mitsubishi Raider molded coolant hose, Gates 23042 provides the correct molded routing for these applications.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a cracked or softened lower radiator hose
• Restoring coolant flow after hose swelling or collapse
• Fixing coolant leaks at the lower hose connection
• Addressing hose fitment issues caused by incorrect routing
• Servicing a worn Dodge Dakota or Mitsubishi Raider cooling system

Installation Notes

Verify hose routing, end diameters, and centerline length against the original part before installation. Inspect adjoining clamps, necks, and coolant passages for wear or corrosion, and confirm the hose is seated fully at both ends before refilling and bleeding the cooling system.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures molded coolant hoses to OEM-quality specifications for replacement use in cooling system service. Part number 23042 is part of Gates’ molded coolant hose line, which covers a wide range of lower, upper, bypass, and heater hose applications.