Vaico V20-0146 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower or Lower - Water Pump To Radiator

Radiator Coolant Hose for BMW Cooling Service

This VAICO radiator coolant hose routes coolant from the radiator to the water pipe in the engine cooling circuit. Built for confirmed BMW 318i, 318is, and 318ti applications, it supports proper coolant flow in lower hose service on 1993-1995 vehicles.

VAICO V20-0146 is a radiator coolant hose for the lower cooling circuit, with a 470 mm length, 360 mm width, and 25 mm height. The hose is specified for the radiator-to-water-pipe path and is listed for lower, water pump to radiator positions on select BMW E36 models.

• Cooling hose route: from radiator to water pipe
• Length: 470 mm
• Width: 360 mm
• Height: 25 mm
• Weight: 0.260 kg
• Fits lower cooling system locations on select BMW 318i, 318is, and 318ti models

Fitment and Cross References

Compatible With 1995 BMW 318i, lower and lower - water pump to radiator; 1995 BMW 318is, lower and lower - water pump to radiator; 1995 BMW 318ti, lower and lower - water pump to radiator. Compatible With 1993-1994 BMW 318i, lower and lower - water pump to radiator; 1994 BMW 318is, lower and lower - water pump to radiator.

This part cross-references Continental 60138 and Four Seasons 16870 for the same application.

What This Hose Helps Address

• Cracked or split lower radiator hose
• Coolant leakage at the radiator-to-water-pipe connection
• Restricted coolant circulation in the lower cooling circuit
• Heat-related hose swelling or softening
• Service replacement for aging BMW cooling system plumbing

Installation Notes

Verify hose routing against the vehicle’s lower cooling layout before installation. Inspect the radiator neck, water pipe, and adjacent clamps or sealing surfaces for wear, corrosion, or residue that could affect sealing. Confirm the part number V20-0146 matches the vehicle’s build date and position requirements before service.

Quality Assurance

VAICO V20-0146 is cataloged as a direct-fit radiator coolant hose for specified BMW applications and is identified by OE-style fitment data for the listed lower cooling positions.