Gates 23076 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower or Lower - Engine To Radiator

Gates 23076 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

Gates 23076 is a molded radiator coolant hose built for specific Ford E-350 Super Duty and E-350 Club Wagon applications. It uses EPDM construction and OEM-style molded shaping to match the routing needed for lower and lower engine-to-radiator coolant connections.

The Gates Molded Coolant Hose line covers upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant hose applications with OE-style specifications. For buyers replacing a worn Ford E-350 Super Duty lower radiator hose, this line provides a direct replacement path without needing to source the part from an OE dealer.

Key Features

• EPDM rubber construction for coolant system service
• Molded hose design for application-specific routing
• End 1 inside diameter: 1.75 in. (44 mm)
• End 2 inside diameter: 2 in. (51 mm)
• Centerline length: 18 in. (457 mm)
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings
• Direct replacement for lower radiator hose applications

Detailed Description

This Gates molded coolant hose, part number 23076, is engineered for the cooling system layouts used on select Ford E-Series vans and wagons. It is listed for 2004 Ford E-350 Super Duty lower, 2005 Ford E-350 Club Wagon lower - engine to radiator, 2005 Ford E-350 Super Duty lower - engine to radiator, and 2006-2010 Ford E-350 Super Duty lower positions. The molded shape helps maintain the correct hose path in the engine bay, while the EPDM material is suited to coolant exposure and underhood heat.

This part cross-references Anchor 9741 for the same application. Gates 23076 is a practical replacement choice when servicing a Ford E-350 Super Duty lower radiator hose or a Ford E-350 Club Wagon lower engine-to-radiator hose.

Common Problems This Hose Can Address

• Coolant leaks from a cracked or aged lower radiator hose
• Softening, swelling, or collapse of the original hose
• Improper hose routing after a previous repair
• Loss of coolant from deteriorated EPDM rubber
• Cooling system service on a Ford E-350 Super Duty or E-350 Club Wagon

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, model, and hose position before ordering. Match the hose ends and molded shape to the original routing on the vehicle, and inspect adjoining clamps, necks, and coolant passages during replacement. Drain the cooling system as needed before removing the old hose, then confirm the new hose seats fully and follows the factory path without twisting.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures molded coolant hoses to OE-style specifications for fit and function in the listed applications. Part number 23076 is part of Gates’ molded coolant hose line, which is built to cover a wide range of replacement cooling system needs.