Dayco 87816 HVAC Heater Hose - Heater Inlet

Dayco Small I.D. Heater Hose 87816

Dayco 87816 is a Small I.D. Heater Hose built for heater inlet service in select Mitsubishi, Chrysler, and Dodge applications. This EPDM heater hose uses a 5/8 in. inside diameter at both ends and follows SAE J20R3 Class D-1 and SAE J1684 Type EC specifications for heater and coolant routing.

The Dayco Small I.D. Heater Hose line is focused on direct-fit heater hose applications where the hose diameter and routing must match the vehicle’s original layout. Part number 87816 is a black, single I.D. hose with no heat shield and no protective sleeve, making it a straightforward replacement for the specified heater inlet locations.

Key Features

• EPDM construction for heater hose service
• 5/8 in. inside diameter at both ends
• Single I.D. hose design
• Black finish
• Meets SAE J20R3 Class D-1 and SAE J1684 Type EC specifications
• Direct replacement for heater inlet routing on select Mitsubishi Eclipse, Mitsubishi Galant, Chrysler Sebring, and Dodge Stratus applications

Detailed Description

Dayco 87816 is an HVAC heater hose intended for the heater inlet connection on select vehicles. It is listed for 2000-2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2001-2004 Chrysler Sebring, 2001-2004 Dodge Stratus, and 1999-2003 Mitsubishi Galant, all in heater inlet position. With a 5/8 in. inside diameter on both ends, this hose is sized for the specified coolant transfer path and supports proper heater circuit routing in these applications. If you are replacing a worn heater hose on a Mitsubishi Eclipse, Galant, Sebring, or Stratus, this part number 87816 matches the listed fitment and hose dimensions.

This part cross-references ACDelco 16094M and Gates 18898 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Cracked or hardened heater hose material
• Coolant seepage at the heater inlet connection
• Restricted heater coolant flow from a deteriorated hose
• Incorrect hose diameter during heater hose replacement
• Loss of heater performance caused by a damaged inlet hose

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the heater inlet routing and both 5/8 in. hose connections before installation. Compare the removed hose to Dayco 87816 to confirm length, bend shape, and end sizing for your vehicle. Inspect adjoining clamps, fittings, and coolant passages for wear or corrosion before installing the new hose. This hose is listed for heater inlet use on the specified Mitsubishi, Chrysler, and Dodge models.

Quality Assurance

Dayco manufactures this heater hose to SAE J20R3 Class D-1 and SAE J1684 Type EC specifications, supporting consistent material and dimensional requirements for HVAC coolant hose service.