Gates 23426 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates 23426 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 23426 molded coolant hose is a lower radiator coolant hose built for specific vehicle applications, including Dodge Sprinter 2500, Dodge Sprinter 3500, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter models. It is formed to match OE-style routing and integrates the branch design needed for the correct coolant path.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose products are application-specific assemblies that follow OEM-style specifications and can incorporate molded branches and other integrated components where required. This helps maintain the original hose layout on the vehicle without changing the cooling system design.

Key Features

• Part number: 23426
• Lower radiator coolant hose for select Sprinter applications
• Molded construction for OE-style fit and routing
• Material: EPDM and plastic
• Centerline length: 14 in. (356 mm)
• End inside diameters: 1.6 in. (41 mm), 1.45 in. (37 mm), and 0.55 in.
• Branch quantity: 1
• Modular hose design with branch component
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings

Detailed Description

Gates 23426 is a molded radiator coolant hose engineered for lower hose routing on 2003-2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500, 2003-2005 Dodge Sprinter 3500, and 2004-2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter models. The molded shape and branch configuration support the original coolant hose path, while the EPDM and plastic construction is selected for use in engine cooling systems. If you are replacing a worn lower hose on a Dodge Sprinter 2500 or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, this part number 23426 provides the correct application-specific layout.

This part cross-references Remy 16162 for the same application.

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 flow caused by a damaged branch section
• Fitment issues from using a non-molded replacement hose

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and lower hose routing before installation. Inspect adjoining coolant pipes, clamps, and connection points for wear or corrosion, and replace any damaged mating surfaces before installing the new hose. Confirm that the molded branch aligns with the original routing on the vehicle and that the hose is seated correctly before refilling and bleeding the cooling system.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized aftermarket supplier of modular coolant hose assemblies, with products built to application-specific OE-style specifications for select vehicles. Part number 23426 is manufactured for the listed Sprinter fitments and follows the molded hose design required for proper cooling-system routing.