Gates HVAC Heater Hose P/N:12577
Keep coolant moving through the tight confines of a modern engine bay with the Gates Molded Heater Hose 18073, a factory-molded, OEM-style small I.D. coolant hose. It's a direct-fit replacement for many vehicles, among them the 1987-1990 Dodge Dakota, 2000 Ford Windstar and 1993 Chevrolet P30 — see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list and engine-level fitment. Gates catalogs this molded hose for routings including valve-to-intake-manifold, heater-to-intake-manifold, pipe-to-water-pump, heater-to-tee, and pipe-1-to-intake-manifold positions.
Features:
Caution: do not use for fuel or oil transfer applications. Gates recommends replacing the hose clamps each time a new coolant hose is installed.
Interchange: XF2Z 18472 AB
XF2Z18472AB · 18002L · 4432319 · 64432 · 86023 · 87606 · E87606 · 64428 · 10073
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What is the Gates 18073?
It's a factory-molded, OEM-style small I.D. molded heater/coolant hose built to route coolant through tight engine compartments on the listed applications.
What vehicles does this hose fit?
It fits many vehicles, among them the 1987-1990 Dodge Dakota, 2000 Ford Windstar and 1993 Chevrolet P30. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list and engine-level fitment.
What is the hose made of?
It has an EPDM tube, synthetic fiber knit reinforcement, and an EPDM cover, and is engineered to resist electrochemical degradation, the leading cause of hose failure.
Can I use it for fuel or oil lines?
No. Gates cautions against using this hose for fuel or oil transfer applications. It is intended for coolant, water, and air applications, and is also approved for marine use.
Do I need new hose clamps?
Gates recommends replacing the hose clamps each time a new coolant hose is installed. The hose meets SAE 20R3 Type EC Class D-1 and D-2 specifications.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.