Gates 23741 Radiator Coolant Hose - Upper

Gates 23741 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 23741 molded coolant hose is a radiator coolant hose built for specific upper cooling-system applications. It uses EPDM, plastic, and steel construction and follows an OE-style modular design with integrated branch and quick-connect features for a direct replacement on select Volkswagen and Audi vehicles.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose products are engineered around application-specific routing and OE-style component integration. This line is built for vehicles that use molded hose assemblies with branches, sensors, restrictors, and quick-connect fittings rather than a simple straight hose.

Key Features

• Part number 23741 molded radiator coolant hose
• OE-style modular coolant hose assembly for specific applications
• EPDM, plastic, and steel construction
• Molded upper hose routing for factory-style fitment
• Includes a branch with 2 female quick connectors
• Two quick-connect fittings for integrated cooling-system connections
• Compatible with select Volkswagen GTI, Jetta, and Beetle applications, plus Audi A3, TT Quattro, and S3

Detailed Description

Gates 23741 is a molded coolant hose assembly designed for upper radiator hose service on select 2008-2014 Volkswagen GTI, 2008-2013 Audi A3, 2012-2013 Volkswagen Beetle, 2012-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 2008-2010 Volkswagen Jetta, 2011 Audi TT Quattro, 2009-2011 Volkswagen Eos, and 2010 Audi S3 applications. The molded shape supports factory-style routing, while the modular hose layout includes a branch and two female quick connectors for vehicles that use integrated cooling-system connections. This part cross-references Dayco 73128 for the same application.

Common Replacement Uses

• Cracked or leaking upper radiator hose
• Damaged quick-connect ends at the cooling-system connection points
• Coolant seepage from a molded hose branch or connector area
• Heat-aged EPDM hose material that no longer seals properly
• Incorrect fitment from a non-molded or universal hose replacement

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s upper hose routing, connector style, and engine-side connection points before installation. Because this is a molded modular hose assembly, confirm that the branch and female quick-connect fittings match the original configuration on the vehicle. Inspect mating surfaces, clamps, and adjacent cooling components for wear or residue before refilling the system.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized automotive aftermarket supplier with modular coolant hose assemblies built to application-specific OE-style requirements. The Gates 23741 part number is manufactured for direct replacement use on the listed Volkswagen and Audi applications.