Vaico V20-1611 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower - Engine To Water Pump

Radiator Coolant Hose for BMW Cooling Service

Restore proper coolant flow with this VAICO radiator coolant hose, part number V20-1611. Built to match the lower engine-to-water-pump routing used on select BMW applications, it is a direct-fit replacement for common cooling system service needs on BMW 323i, 328i, M3, 320i, 325i, and 325is models.

VAICO V20-1611 is sized at 240 mm in length, 71 mm in width, and 37 mm in height, with a lightweight 0.076 kg construction for straightforward handling during cooling system repair. VAICO’s product line focuses on OE-style replacement parts for European vehicles, making this hose a practical choice when replacing a worn or leaking lower radiator hose.

Key Features

• Radiator coolant hose for the lower engine-to-water-pump position
• Length: 240 mm
• Width: 71 mm
• Height: 37 mm
• Lightweight design at 0.076 kg
• VAICO part number V20-1611
• Cross-references Febi-Bilstein 37128 and Gates 28476 for the same application

Detailed Description

This radiator coolant hose is specified for BMW cooling system layouts that route coolant from the engine to the water pump in the lower position. It is listed for 1995-1999 BMW M3, 1996-1999 BMW 328i, 1998-1999 BMW 323i, 1995 BMW 320i, 1995 BMW 325i, and 1995 BMW 325is. The fitment data also references OE numbers 64211394293 and related interchange numbers, helping confirm application matching for the correct cooling circuit.

Use VAICO V20-1611 when replacing a cracked, softened, or leaking hose in the BMW cooling system. The part number V20-1611 is also useful when searching by OE-style replacement references for BMW 323i, 328i, and M3 cooling repairs.

What This Part Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the lower radiator hose connection
• Cracking or hardening from age and heat cycling
• Restricted coolant transfer between the engine and water pump
• Overheating caused by hose leakage or failure
• Cooling system service on BMW E36-era applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the lower engine-to-water-pump routing before installation and compare the hose shape and dimensions to the removed part. Inspect adjoining clamps, necks, and sealing surfaces for wear or corrosion before reassembly. After installation, refill and bleed the cooling system according to BMW service procedures to remove trapped air.

Quality Assurance

VAICO supplies OE-style replacement parts for European vehicle applications, and this hose is cataloged with direct interchange references to support accurate part matching. Verify fitment against the vehicle’s model year and cooling system configuration before ordering.