Vaico V20-0867 Radiator Coolant Hose - Upper

Radiator Coolant Hose for BMW Cooling Service

The Vaico V20-0867 radiator coolant hose routes coolant from the thermostat to the radiator to support stable engine temperature control. This upper hose is a direct-fit style replacement for select BMW 3 Series models from 2000-2006, including BMW 325Ci, 330Ci, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 323i, 328Ci, and 328i applications.

Key Features

• Cooling hose location: from thermostat to radiator
• Upper radiator coolant hose for select BMW E46 applications
• Length: 324 mm
• Height: 80 mm
• Width: 149 mm
• Weight: 0.281 kg
• Vaico part number V20-0867 for ordering and catalog lookup

Detailed Description

Vaico V20-0867 is a radiator coolant hose built for the upper cooling circuit on select BMW 3 Series vehicles. It is specified for the route from the thermostat to the radiator and matches OE reference 11534460438. For buyers searching for a BMW upper radiator hose, BMW coolant hose replacement, or Vaico V20-0867 for BMW 325Ci and 330i cooling repair, this part provides the correct fitment profile for the listed applications. This part cross-references Gates 23404 and Dayco 72297 for the same application.

What This Hose Helps Address

• Coolant leaks at the upper radiator hose connection
• Cracked, swollen, or heat-aged hose material
• Loss of coolant flow between the thermostat and radiator
• Overheating caused by damaged cooling hose routing
• Service replacement for worn BMW E46 cooling system hoses

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the OE number and vehicle application before installation. Inspect hose clamps, thermostat housing connections, and radiator necks for wear or corrosion before fitting the new hose. Verify the hose routing matches the original upper cooling path from the thermostat to the radiator on the specific BMW model.

Quality Assurance

VAICO brand cooling components are cataloged for OE-style replacement use, and this hose is listed with OE reference 11534460438 for application matching. The V20-0867 designation helps ensure correct identification during parts lookup and service ordering.