Upper Radiator Coolant Hose for 1981-1985 Chevrolet Impala & More - Gates 21269

Gates 21269 upper radiator coolant hose for the 1981-1984 Chevrolet Impala V6 3.8L, the 1985 Impala V6 4.3L and other vehicles carries engine coolant through the cooling system. This Gates radiator coolant hose is molded and pre-shaped to fit, so its ends are designed to seal at the connections.

• EPDM tube with synthetic fiber knit reinforcement and a heat-, ozone- and chemical coolant-resistant EPDM cover
• Specifically engineered materials resist collapse under vacuum
• Engineered to resist electrochemical degradation, the leading cause of hose failure
• Temperature range of -40 °F to +257 °F (-40 °C to +125 °C)
• Meets the requirements of SAE 20R4 class D2 and DIN 73411 class A, except for tolerances

Quick facts

• Part: Gates 21269 radiator coolant hose
• Fits: the 1981-1984 Chevrolet Impala V6 3.8L, the 1985 Impala V6 4.3L and other vehicles
• Position: Upper
• Material: EPDM
• Condition: New

A swollen or cracked hose, seepage at the ends or a collapsed hose can mean the hose is wearing out. Those signs alone do not prove the hose is at fault, since a sticking thermostat can also bring on overheating.

Fits

The 1981-1984 Chevrolet Impala V6 3.8L, the 1985 Impala V6 4.3L, the 1981-1983 Chevrolet Malibu V6 3.8L and the 1981 Chevrolet Camaro V6 3.8L take this hose, along with other vehicles. You need one upper hose per engine. If your car isn't named here, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.

Specifications

Installation notes

• Replace the hose clamps each time a new coolant hose is installed.
• Not for fuel or oil transfer applications.

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