Upper Radiator Hose Flex by GATES - 26517

Gates Green Stripe® Vulco-Flex® hose can replace a multitude of curved hose sizes and shapes on a range of vehicles including trucks, buses, and heavy-duty vehicles. Gates' flexible quality hose allows optimum market coverage with their straight and curved radiator hoses. Flexible radiator hose with built-in spiral wire is approved for heavy-duty and marine applications. It is a permanent replacement hose and offers performance equivalent to that of a molded hose. Whether you're working on a construction site or sending fleets across the country, maintaining the proper engine temperature is critical to ensure your trucks, busses, and vehicular equipment run properly. Our heavy-duty coolant hoses are designed for superior corrosion and chemical resistance and can withstand high-operating temperatures.

The Turbocharger Hose Kit from Gates is a one-stop solution for replacing the turbocharger hose system. A cost-effective and superior alternative with OE quality replacement hoses, it is long-lasting and keep the operations up for long hours.

• Gates Stripe Vulco-Flex radiator hoses are engineered to resist electrochemical degradation and increase the life of the hose
• The built-in steel spiral allows for medium-sized curves without kinking or collapsing
• Polyester fabric ply reinforcement vulcanizes into shape without unnecessary strain on connections
• Gates Stripe Vulco-Flex radiator hoses are made from materials resistant to heat, coolants, oil and ozone
• Extra strength fabric reinforcement with helical steel wire spiral molded between tube and cover
• EPDM tube and neoprene cover offers extended service life

• High-quality silicone cover provides extreme temperature resistance in high-temperature under-hood conditions.
• Increased durability due to multiple layers of reinforcement resulting in longer service life.
• Specially formulated oil-resistant fluorelastomer liner prevents damage.
• T-bolt clamps with stainless steel band and bridge both resist corrosion and provide higher torque for optimal sealing.
• Proudly made in the USA.