Gates 26227 Turbocharger Intercooler Hose - Pipe to Engine (Cold Side)

OE-Exact Turbocharger Hose for Cold-Side Routing

The Gates 26227 turbocharger hose is an OE-exact molded intercooler hose for the cold-side pipe-to-engine connection. It is built for Volkswagen and Audi turbocharged applications that need a precise molded fit, stable airflow routing, and durable under-hood performance.

Gates Turbocharger Hose (Molded - Standard) line focuses on direct-replacement molded hoses that match factory routing and connection geometry. This helps maintain the original path between the intercooler piping and engine intake on vehicles such as the Volkswagen GTI, Tiguan, and Audi A3.

Key Features

• OE Exact replacement profile for factory-style fitment
• Molded construction for the cold-side pipe to engine connection
• Multi-layer reinforcement for added strength and durability
• Silicone outer cover resists oil, contaminants, and high under-hood heat
• Inside diameter: 2.313 in / 59 mm and 2.594 in / 66 mm
• Centerline length: 7.125 in / 181 mm
• Part number: 26227

Detailed Description

Gates 26227 is an OE-exact molded turbocharger hose designed for turbocharged intake plumbing where the cold-side hose must hold shape and seal reliably. The molded form supports the original routing used on many Volkswagen and Audi platforms, including the Volkswagen CC, Jetta, Passat, Tiguan, Beetle, and Golf City, as well as the Audi A3, TT, and TTS Quattro. This part number 26227 is built to match factory dimensions and connection points for a direct-replacement repair.

The hose uses a reinforced multi-layer design and a high-quality silicone cover to help withstand oil exposure, road contaminants, and elevated engine-bay temperatures. That makes it a practical choice when replacing a worn, cracked, softened, or leaking intercooler hose on turbocharged VW and Audi vehicles.

This part cross-references 1K0145838AE and 1K0145838AG for the same application.

Common Problems This Hose Can Address

• Boost leaks from a split or cracked cold-side turbo hose
• Softening or swelling from oil contamination and heat cycling
• Loss of factory hose shape after long-term engine-bay exposure
• Airflow disruption caused by a damaged intercooler hose connection
• Check-engine or drivability concerns related to intake tract leakage

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, make, model, and cold-side pipe-to-engine routing before ordering. Confirm the hose dimensions and OE comparison rating against the original part, especially on Volkswagen and Audi turbocharged applications with similar part numbers. Inspect adjoining clamps, pipes, and sealing surfaces for wear before installation so the new hose can seat correctly.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this hose as an OE-exact replacement part with reinforced construction and a heat- and contamination-resistant outer cover. Part number 26227 is engineered for factory-style fitment on confirmed Volkswagen and Audi applications.