Review on Gates 23556 Upper Radiator Hose by James Hess

Installed on a 2001 Dodge Dakota 3.9L V6. I didn't have to trim the length. As mentioned by others, the square knob designed to mount to the motor mount does NOT fit the round hole on the metal motor mount. The geometry of the hose assembly was slightly twisted axially from where it would fit into the capped tee, so the fit from the engine to the radiator was not ideal. The hose wanted to get away from the engine mount. So I didn't bother attaching the hose to the bracket - I let it float above the bracket. Like the other reviewer, I removed the inner spring from my previous hose and put it in this hose. It had a lot of mineral deposits so I cleaned it before putting it in the new tube. I checked with local auto parts stores and this hose is identical to what I was able to find locally.