Gates 20940 radiator coolant hose for the 1983-1987 Nissan Sentra 4-cylinder 1.7L and other vehicles carries engine coolant through the cooling system. This listing is one Gates radiator coolant hose, molded in a fixed shape.
- Materials engineered to resist collapse under vacuum
- Hose engineered to resist electrochemical degradation, the leading cause of hose failure
- Pre-shaped molded form for a tightly sealed connection
- EPDM tube with synthetic fiber knit reinforcement and a heat-, ozone- and chemical coolant-resistant EPDM cover
- Meets requirements of SAE 20R4, class D2 and DIN 73411, class A (except for tolerances)
- Temperature range: -40 Deg. F to +257 Deg. F (-40 Deg. C to +125 Deg. C)
Quick facts
- Part: Gates 20940 radiator coolant hose
- Fits: 1983-1987 Nissan Sentra 4-cylinder 1.7L and other vehicles
- Position: Upper, lower - engine to pipe, lower - pipe to radiator, upper - radiator to pipe-1
- Material: EPDM
- Condition: New
A cracked, swollen or soft hose, or coolant dampness at its ends, can mean the hose is aging. With the engine off and cool, look over the full length and both ends first, since a worn clamp can also leave coolant at a hose end.
Fits
Listed for a wide range of Nissan, Volkswagen, Pontiac, Suzuki, Chevrolet and Toyota models, it covers the 1983-1987 Nissan Sentra 4-cylinder 1.7L, the 1980 Volkswagen Jetta 4-cylinder 1.6L and the 1981-1984 Jetta 4-cylinder 1.7L, and the 1990-1995 Nissan Pathfinder V6 3.0L. These cars need one hose each.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Upper, lower - engine to pipe, lower - pipe to radiator, upper - radiator to pipe-1
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Centerline length: 10 in (254 mm)
- Inside diameter, both ends: 1.25 in (32 mm)
Build and materials
- Construction: Molded
- Material: EPDM
- Contains spring: No
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
Installation notes
- Replace the hose clamps each time a new coolant hose is installed.
- Do not use for fuel or oil transfer applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Gates 20940 fit a 1990-1995 Nissan Pathfinder V6 3.0L?
Yes. Gates 20940 is listed for the 1990-1995 Nissan Pathfinder V6 3.0L and for many other vehicles. Look in the "Vehicles it fits" section on this page for your own car and engine.
Is a Gates molded coolant hose reinforced?
Yes. Gates 20940 has a synthetic fiber knit reinforcement between its EPDM tube and its EPDM cover.
What inside diameter and length does this hose have?
This hose has a 1.25 in (32 mm) inside diameter at both ends and a centerline length of 10 in (254 mm).
Is this a Gates lower radiator hose or an upper hose?
It is listed for both. The catalog positions are upper, lower from engine to pipe, lower from pipe to radiator, and upper from radiator to pipe-1.
Can a Gates coolant hose be used on a fuel or oil line?
No. This hose is made for coolant and must not be used for fuel or oil transfer.
