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Gates 23185 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower
| Brand | Gates 23185 |
|---|---|
| Position | Lower |
| 0 | |
| Yes | |
| Branch Quantity | 0 |
| Centerline Length | 16.8 |
| Centerline Length | 427 |
| Contains Spring | No |
| End 1 Inside Diameter | 1.38 |
| End 1 Inside Diameter | 35 |
| End 2 Inside Diameter | 1.54 |
| End 2 Inside Diameter | 39 |
| Material | EPDM |
| Modular Hose | No |
| Molded | Yes |
| Number of Quick Connect Fittings | 0 |
| Product line | Molded Coolant Hose |
| Fits | Pontiac · 2 vehicles |
OEM-quality specifications. Molded coolant hose built to match replacement needs.
EPDM construction. Resists heat and coolant exposure for dependable service.
Molded design. Fits coolant applications with a precise, formed shape.
Cross-references Anchor 9868, Four Seasons 66746 and Gates 23185 for the same application. See all 5.
Gates 23185 Molded Coolant Hose Overview
The Gates 23185 molded coolant hose is a radiator coolant hose built to OEM-quality specifications for direct-fit cooling system service. It is formed from EPDM for dependable coolant resistance and is shaped for lower hose routing on the 2005-2006 Pontiac GTO.
As part of the Gates Molded Coolant Hose line, this hose covers upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant applications with application-specific shapes that help simplify radiator hose replacement. For a 2005 Pontiac GTO lower radiator hose replacement or a 2006 Pontiac GTO lower coolant hose service, Gates 23185 provides the correct molded profile.
Key Features
- Brand: Gates Molded Coolant Hose
- Part number: 23185
- Material: EPDM
- Molded construction for a formed coolant routing path
- End inside diameters: 35 mm and 39 mm
- Centerline length: 427 mm
- Lower hose application
- No spring and no quick-connect fittings
Detailed Product Description
The Gates 23185 radiator coolant hose is engineered for the lower cooling circuit on the 2005-2006 Pontiac GTO. Its molded shape follows the intended hose path, helping maintain proper fitment in the engine bay while replacing a worn or damaged coolant hose. EPDM construction is commonly used in cooling system service because it handles coolant exposure and heat cycling well.
This molded coolant hose is part of Gates’ broad replacement hose line, which is built around OEM-style dimensions and application-specific shapes. If you are sourcing a Pontiac GTO lower radiator hose, Gates 23185 offers a direct replacement format for the confirmed vehicle applications.
This part cross-references Four Seasons 66746 for the same application.
What It Helps Address
- Coolant leaks from a cracked or aged lower radiator hose
- Softening, swelling, or deterioration from heat and coolant exposure
- Poor hose routing caused by a misshaped replacement hose
- Cooling system service on a 2005 Pontiac GTO or 2006 Pontiac GTO
- Replacement of a lower coolant hose with the correct molded profile
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify hose routing, end diameters, and centerline length before installation. Inspect adjoining fittings, clamps, and nearby cooling system components for wear or corrosion before installing the new hose. Drain coolant as needed, then route the hose without twisting it so the molded shape matches the original path.
Compatible with 2005-2006 Pontiac GTO, lower position. Confirm the hose orientation against the original part before final assembly.
Quality Assurance
Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for replacement cooling system service. The Gates 23185 part number is used for confirmed Pontiac GTO lower hose applications and is backed by Gates’ established replacement hose product line.
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Pontiac | GTO | 6.0L | V8 | GAS | Lower | Molded Coolant Hose |
| 2005 | Pontiac | GTO | 6.0L | V8 | GAS | Lower | Molded Coolant Hose |
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