Gates 23666 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower

Gates 23666 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 23666 molded coolant hose is a radiator coolant hose built for specific vehicle applications and shaped to follow the original routing. It is made from EPDM and plastic and uses an OE-style modular hose design with an integrated branch for a precise fit on the cooling system.

Compatible with 2010-2013 Ford Transit Connect, lower radiator hose applications, this part is built to match the layout used on the vehicle. Gates 23666 is a direct-fit cooling system replacement for drivers searching for a Ford Transit Connect lower coolant hose that follows factory-style dimensions and connection points.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates Molded Coolant Hose
• Part number: 23666
• Material: EPDM and plastic
• Molded hose construction for application-specific routing
• Modular hose design with one branch
• End 1 inside diameter: 1.31 in. (33 mm)
• End 2 inside diameter: 1.31 in. (33 mm)
• End 3 inside diameter: 0.75 in.
• Centerline length: 18.5 in. (470 mm)
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings

Product Details

Gates builds this molded coolant hose for vehicles that require a shaped lower radiator hose with integrated modular features. The hose follows OEM-style specifications and includes the branch configuration needed for the listed application. For 2010-2013 Ford Transit Connect models, Gates 23666 supports the lower cooling circuit with the correct molded form and connection sizing.

This part cross-references Continental 66467 and Dayco 72553 for the same application. It is also listed under Gates 23666 in interchange references, which helps when matching a replacement lower radiator hose for Ford Transit Connect cooling system service.

Common Replacement Reasons

• Cracked or hardened lower radiator hose
• Coolant seepage at the hose body or branch area
• Loss of hose flexibility from heat cycling
• Incorrect routing from a previous non-OE-style hose
• Cooling system service on a Ford Transit Connect lower hose

Installation Notes

Verify the hose routing, branch orientation, and end diameters before installation. This molded hose is application-specific, so the shape should match the original lower radiator hose path on the 2010-2013 Ford Transit Connect. Inspect adjoining clamps, fittings, and cooling system surfaces for wear or contamination before installing the replacement hose.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized aftermarket supplier in modular coolant hose assemblies, and this hose is manufactured to follow OE-style specifications for the listed application. The design focuses on correct fit, molded routing, and integrated branch construction for cooling system service.