Gates 51844 Radiator Coolant Hose - Upper - Tee To Engine

Gates Molded Coolant Hose for Jetta

The Gates 51844 molded coolant hose is built for specific vehicle applications and follows OEM-style routing and component placement. It is a direct-fit radiator coolant hose for the upper tee-to-engine position on select Volkswagen Jetta models.

For 2011-2015 Volkswagen Jetta cooling system service, this molded hose helps restore the factory hose path and connection geometry. Gates Molded Coolant Hose 51844 is made with EPDM and plastic materials and is shaped to match the application-specific layout used in the vehicle’s cooling circuit.

Key Features

• Part number: 51844
• Brand line: Gates Molded Coolant Hose
• Radiator coolant hose for the upper - tee to engine position
• Application-specific molded design for select Volkswagen Jetta models
• EPDM and plastic construction
• Centerline length: 128 mm (5.03 in.)
• End 1 inside diameter: 31 mm (1.22 in.)
• End 2 inside diameter: 31 mm (1.22 in.)
• Modular hose with one branch
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings

Product Details

Gates 51844 is part of the Gates Molded Coolant Hose line, which focuses on application-specific modular coolant hose assemblies. Gates builds this hose to follow the original routing and to incorporate the molded branch configuration used on the vehicle, helping maintain proper coolant flow path and fitment. This part cross-references 5C0122101K and 20862S for the same application.

Compatible With 2011-2015 Volkswagen Jetta, upper - tee to engine. The Gates 51844 molded coolant hose is a direct replacement choice for cooling system repair on these Jetta model years, and the part number 51844 is the key identifier when matching the correct hose to the vehicle.

Common Problems This Hose Can Address

• Cracked or split coolant hose material
• Coolant leaks at a molded hose section or branch
• Incorrect hose routing after prior repair work
• Heat-related hose deformation or softening
• Loss of factory-style fit at the upper tee-to-engine connection

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, engine layout, and hose routing before installation. Compare the original hose shape, branch location, and end diameters to the replacement part to confirm the correct match for your Volkswagen Jetta. Inspect adjoining clamps, tees, and coolant connections for wear or residue before refilling the system.

After installation, refill and bleed the cooling system according to factory service procedures and check for leaks at both hose ends and the molded branch area. Gates 51844 is intended for the specified upper - tee to engine application on 2011-2015 Volkswagen Jetta models.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized supplier in the automotive aftermarket and produces modular coolant hose assemblies to OE-style specifications for application-specific fitment. The molded construction and integrated branch layout are engineered to match the original hose configuration used on the vehicle.