Gates 26301 Turbocharger Intercooler Hose - Turbocharger To Intercooler (Hot Side)

OE-Exact Turbocharger Hose for Audi A4

Gates 26301 is an OE-exact molded turbocharger hose for the hot-side connection between the turbocharger and intercooler. It is built for 2005-2009 Audi A4 and 2005-2009 Audi A4 Quattro applications, with molded dimensions that match the original routing and connection points.

The Gates Turbocharger Hose (Molded - Standard) line focuses on direct-fit replacement hoses with reinforced construction and a silicone outer cover that resists oil, road contaminants, and high under-hood temperatures. For Audi A4 and Audi A4 Quattro turbocharger to intercooler service, part number 26301 provides the OE Exact fit profile buyers look for when replacing a worn hot-side hose.

Key Features

• OE Exact replacement for the turbocharger to intercooler hot-side hose
• Molded shape follows the factory hose routing on Audi A4 and Audi A4 Quattro
• Multi-layer construction adds reinforcement, durability, and strength
• Silicone outer cover resists oil, environmental contaminants, and heat
• Inside diameter: 1.73 in / 44 mm
• Inside diameter: 2.07 in / 53 mm
• Centerline length: 12.5 in / 318 mm
• Gates 26301 is listed as OE Exact for fit and form

Detailed Description

Gates 26301 is engineered as a molded intercooler hose for the turbocharger-to-intercooler hot-side connection on the Audi A4 and Audi A4 Quattro. The hose’s 12.5-inch centerline length and dual inside diameter measurements help match the factory layout, while the reinforced multi-layer design supports long-term service in demanding turbocharged engine conditions. The Gates 26301 part number is a direct reference for buyers searching for an OE-style replacement hose for these vehicles.

This Gates Turbocharger Hose (Molded - Standard) product line is built around exact-fit replacement geometry and durable materials for engine bay hose service. If you are replacing a cracked, softened, or heat-aged hose on a 2005-2009 Audi A4 or 2005-2009 Audi A4 Quattro, this hose is specified for the hot-side intercooler connection and maintains the original molded shape needed for proper routing.

This part cross-references 8E0145790G and R25404 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Boost leaks caused by a split or cracked turbocharger hose
• Loss of charge-air pressure between the turbocharger and intercooler
• Oil-soaked hose deterioration in the engine bay
• Heat-related softening or collapse of the original hose
• Fitment issues from using a hose with the wrong molded shape

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose routing and connection points before installation on the Audi A4 or Audi A4 Quattro. Confirm the hot-side turbocharger-to-intercooler position and compare the inside diameter and centerline length to the original hose. Inspect adjoining clamps, pipes, and sealing surfaces for wear or contamination before installing Gates 26301.

Quality Assurance

Gates designs this hose as an OE-exact molded replacement with reinforced construction and a high-quality silicone cover for demanding under-hood conditions. Part number 26301 is built to match the original application requirements for 2005-2009 Audi A4 and Audi A4 Quattro turbocharger hose service.