Route heated air to the air cleaner with the Dorman - HELP HVAC Control Duct Hose / Carburetor Pre-Heater Hose, part number 96020, a 1-1/2 in. x 18 in. aluminum duct. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1976-1979 Chevrolet Impala, 1983-1984 Dodge Charger and 1978 Chevrolet Malibu. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list and engine details.
A carburetor pre-heater hose carries warm air to the air cleaner inlet, which helps warm the incoming air while the engine is cold. Dorman lists this part under both names, HVAC control duct hose and carburetor pre-heater hose.
- Direct replacement: Designed to install and work like the original hose on the listed applications.
- Replaces a failed hose: A dependable choice when the original hose has broken down from heat or vibration.
- Durable construction: Made of aluminum from quality materials, engineered for durability and reliable performance.
- Trustworthy quality: Backed by Dorman's U.S.-based team of product experts and more than a century of automotive experience.
Specifications: 1-1/2 in. x 18 in.; aluminum.
Signs this part may need replacing: a torn, crushed, cracked or disconnected pre-heater duct, or hesitation and rough running during cold warm-up. These symptoms can have other causes, so inspect the hose and confirm the cause before you replace it. If a damaged pre-heater hose is the cause, the 96020 replaces it.
