Gates 26557 Intercooler Hose Kit - Turbocharger to Pipe (Hot Side)

Turbocharger Hose Kit Overview

The Gates 26557 molded intercooler hose kit is built for turbocharger-to-pipe hot-side service on select Volvo heavy-duty trucks. It provides a direct replacement path for worn or damaged charge-air hose assemblies, with OE-improved construction and clamp hardware specified in the product data.

Key Features

• Molded hose kit for turbocharger hose system replacement
• OE-improved grade for a service-focused replacement fit
• 4-inch inside diameter ends for matched connection sizing
• Includes T-bolt clamps with nylon-insert hex-head nuts
• Gates Turbocharger Hose Kits (Molded) line for complete hose-system service

Detailed Description

Gates 26557 is an intercooler hose kit intended for the turbocharger-to-pipe hot-side connection on 1998-2003 Volvo VN, VNL, and VNM applications. The molded hose design supports a cleaner replacement of the original turbocharger hose system, while the OE-improved specification reflects a replacement part engineered beyond basic service-grade hose construction. This part cross-references 8077554 for the same application.

Use this kit when servicing Volvo VN, VNL, or VNM trucks that need a replacement for the hot-side turbocharger hose assembly. The Gates 26557 part number is also useful when matching catalog listings for the same application, and the molded Turbocharger Hose Kits line is positioned as a complete hose-system replacement solution.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a cracked or deteriorated turbocharger hose
• Restoring charge-air connection integrity at the hot-side pipe interface
• Addressing clamp-related sealing issues at the hose ends
• Correcting fitment problems caused by worn original hose assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the turbocharger-to-pipe hot-side application before installation and confirm hose diameter, clamp style, and clamping range against the existing assembly. The listed clamp band width, minimum clamping length, and maximum clamping length should be checked during service to ensure proper seating and sealing. Use the vehicle application data for 1998-2003 Volvo VN, VNL, and VNM models to confirm the correct hose kit before removal of the original part.

Quality Assurance

Gates positions its molded Turbocharger Hose Kits as an OE-improved replacement solution backed by the company’s long-standing focus on hose-system engineering and replacement durability.