Gates 96-98 Chevrolet C & K Series Pickup V-6 4.3L Upper Molded Coolant Hose

This is the upper molded coolant hose for your 1996-1998 Chevrolet C1500 or K1500 pickup, and the equivalent GMC models. It's specifically shaped to connect your engine's thermostat housing to the radiator, carrying coolant to keep your 4.3L V6 engine from overheating.

Gates makes these hoses from a heat-resistant EPDM rubber compound, which is pretty standard for coolant hoses because it holds up well to the hot coolant and the engine bay environment. The molded shape means it's built to fit right without any awkward bends or kinks that could restrict flow, which is important for keeping your engine running at the right temperature. This hose is designed to be a direct replacement for your original, so installation should be straightforward, just needing to be clamped securely at both ends.