Gates 24171 Radiator Coolant Hose

Gates Molded Coolant Hose 24171

Gates 24171 is a molded radiator coolant hose built for specific vehicle applications and shaped to follow the original hose routing. It uses EPDM and plastic construction and is made to match OE-style layouts that can include integrated branches and other molded features.

Compatible with 2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox, this molded coolant hose supports the factory cooling system layout and helps maintain proper coolant flow through the engine bay. The Gates Molded Coolant Hose line is focused on application-specific replacement parts for vehicles that require a formed hose rather than a universal cut-to-fit design.

Key Features

• Part number: 24171
• Radiator coolant hose for the cooling system
• Molded design for application-specific routing
• EPDM and plastic construction
• Centerline length: 25 in. (635 mm)
• End 1 inside diameter: 0.75 in. (19 mm)
• End 2 inside diameter: 0.625 in. (16 mm)
• End 3 inside diameter: 0.625 in. (16 mm)
• Modular hose with one branch
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings

Detailed Description

Gates 24171 is a molded coolant hose designed for the 2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox and other listed applications that require the same formed hose profile. The molded construction helps the hose follow the original engine bay path, while the branch-style modular layout reflects the OE-style configuration used on the vehicle cooling system. If you are searching for a Chevrolet Equinox molded coolant hose or a Gates 24171 radiator hose replacement, this part matches the specified dimensions and connection sizes for the application.

This part cross-references Bosch 16848 and Dorman OE Solutions 626-104 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Cracked or split coolant hose sections
• Leaks at formed hose bends or branch points
• Incorrect hose routing from a previous repair
• Cooling system hose deterioration from heat and age
• Loss of coolant flow caused by a damaged radiator hose

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify hose routing, end diameters, and branch orientation against the original part before installation. Inspect adjoining clamps, fittings, and mating surfaces for wear or corrosion, and confirm the cooling system is properly filled and bled after replacement. For 2005-2009 Chevrolet Equinox coolant hose replacement work, matching the molded shape is important to avoid kinks or tension in the hose.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized aftermarket supplier of modular coolant hose assemblies, and this molded hose is manufactured to application-specific OE-style specifications for the listed vehicle fitment.