Gates 24773 Radiator Coolant Hose - Auxiliary Water Pump Inlet

Gates 24773 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 24773 molded coolant hose is a direct-fit radiator coolant hose for specific Sprinter applications. Built with EPDM and plastic, it follows OEM-style routing and integrates the molded branch needed for the auxiliary water pump inlet on select Dodge Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter models.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose products are built around application-specific fitment, with the modular hose design used to match factory routing and essential OE-style features. For buyers searching for a 2003-2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 auxiliary water pump inlet hose or a 2004-2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter coolant hose, this part number is a targeted replacement option.

Key Features

• Part number: 24773
• Radiator coolant hose for the auxiliary water pump inlet position
• Molded modular hose design with one branch
• EPDM and plastic construction
• OEM-style routing for application-specific fitment
• End sizes: 18 mm, 20 mm, and 18 mm centerline dimensions listed in the product data
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings

Application Details

This Gates molded coolant hose 24773 is made for select Dodge Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. It fits 2003-2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500, auxiliary water pump inlet; fits 2003-2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500, auxiliary water pump inlet; and fits 2004-2005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, auxiliary water pump inlet. If you are replacing a molded coolant hose on a Sprinter cooling system, this part number 24773 matches the listed OE-style application.

This part cross-references Carlson 17428 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant leaks at a molded hose section
• Cracked or aged EPDM hose material
• Incorrect hose routing at the auxiliary water pump inlet
• Loss of cooling-system integrity from a damaged branch hose
• Replacement needs for a factory-shaped radiator coolant hose

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and auxiliary water pump inlet position before installation. Compare the molded shape, branch layout, and end diameters against the original hose to confirm proper routing on the Dodge Sprinter or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cooling system. Inspect adjoining clamps, fittings, and coolant condition during service.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized automotive aftermarket supplier in modular coolant hose assemblies, and this molded hose is built to follow application-specific OE-style requirements for the listed Sprinter vehicles.