Gates 24741 Radiator Coolant Hose - Heater Inlet

Gates 24741 Molded Coolant Hose

The Gates 24741 molded coolant hose is built for specific rear-heater applications on select Dodge, Chrysler, and Ram vehicles. It follows OE-style routing and integrates the molded branch design needed for a proper heater inlet connection.

Key Features

• Gates Molded Coolant Hose line for application-specific cooling system service
• EPDM and plastic construction for coolant system durability
• Molded design with one branch for OE-style hose routing
• 16 mm (0.62 in) inside diameter at End 1 and End 2
• 16 in centerline length
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings
• Direct replacement style for heater inlet routing

Product Details

Gates part number 24741 is a molded radiator coolant hose engineered for vehicles that use a rear heater circuit. The molded branch configuration helps match the original hose path, while the EPDM and plastic material combination supports coolant system use in demanding underhood conditions. This hose is listed as a modular coolant hose with one branch and no quick-connect fittings.

Compatible With 2011-2020 Dodge Grand Caravan heater inlet, 2011-2015 Chrysler Town & Country heater inlet, and 2012-2015 Ram C/V heater inlet. For shoppers searching for a Dodge Grand Caravan heater inlet hose or Chrysler Town & Country rear heater hose, Gates 24741 provides the correct molded layout for these applications. This part cross-references Dorman - OE Solutions 626-315HP for the same application.

Common Problems This Hose Can Address

• Cracked or split coolant hose material
• Coolant leaks at a molded heater inlet routing point
• Incorrect hose shape after prior repair or replacement
• Restricted rear heater coolant flow from a damaged hose
• Fitment issues when an OE-style molded branch is required

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s rear heater configuration before ordering. Match the hose routing, end diameters, and molded branch layout to the original part on the vehicle. Inspect adjoining clamps, connectors, and nearby cooling system components for wear before installation. After installation, refill and bleed the cooling system according to the vehicle service procedure and check for leaks at operating temperature.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized aftermarket supplier of modular coolant hose assemblies, and this hose is manufactured to application-specific OE-style requirements for the listed vehicles. Part number 24741 is built to support proper fit and routing in the cooling system.