2005 Lower radiator hose needed ASAP

[PLE999]

Our blackbird does not have the oil cooler, but my mechanic says the Gates 22797 doesn't fit at the motor end.

Any recommendations or advice?

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[PLE999]

We tried three of the Gates 22797 hoses and an ACDelco Gold 26446X. All had the same problem: With the engine-mount in the proper location, neither end of the hose would line up with the radiator or the engine. We finally decided to cut off the molded-on plastic rings/clamps (arrows), rotated the hoses as needed to fit and replaced the rings with normal hose clamps.