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Gates 12168 HVAC Heater Hose - Heater Outlet
| Brand | Gates 12168 |
|---|---|
| Position | Heater Outlet |
| 0 | |
| Yes | |
| Branch Quantity | 0 |
| Centerline Length | 19.34 |
| Centerline Length | 491 |
| Centerline Length (in) | 19.34 |
| Centerline Length (mm) | 491 |
| End 1 Inside Diameter | .62 |
| End 1 Inside Diameter | 16 |
| End 2 Inside Diameter | .62 |
| End 2 Inside Diameter | 16 |
| Material | EPDM, Plastic |
| Molded | Yes |
| Number of Quick Connect Fittings | 0 |
| Product line | Molded Heater Hose |
| Fits | Ram · 2 vehicles |
Factory-molded OEM style. Fits like the original hose for a clean, direct replacement.
EPDM and plastic construction. Built for coolant, water, air, and marine applications.
Molded heater hose. Helps route coolant through tight engine compartments.
Cross-references Carlson 13168, 16710M and 68213155AB for the same application. See all 4.
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Gates Molded Heater Hose for Ram 2500/3500
Gates Part Number 12168 is a factory-molded heater hose built for tight engine compartments and OE-style routing. It is made for coolant, water, and air service, and it is also approved for marine applications.
Compatible with 2014 Ram 2500 and 2014 Ram 3500 heater outlet applications, this molded hose follows the original path for a cleaner, more accurate replacement. The Gates Molded Heater Hose line focuses on small I.D. formed hoses that match modern engine bay packaging.
Key Features
- Factory-molded design for OE-style fitment
- Small inside diameter: 0.62 in. / 16 mm at both ends
- Centerline length: 19.34 in. / 491 mm
- EPDM and plastic construction
- For coolant, water, and air applications
- Approved for marine applications
- Gates 12168 molded heater hose for Ram 2500 and Ram 3500
Detailed Description
Gates 12168 is a molded coolant and heater hose shaped to match the routing used in tighter engine compartments. Its factory-formed profile helps maintain the correct path from the heater outlet, which is important when replacing a hose on a 2014 Ram 2500 or 2014 Ram 3500. The 12168 part number is a direct reference for buyers searching for a molded heater hose with OE-style dimensions and a 16 mm inside diameter at each end.
This Gates Molded Heater Hose is part of the brand’s molded heater hose line, which is built around formed replacement hoses for applications where straight hose stock will not match the original layout. For Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 heater outlet service, Gates 12168 provides the molded shape needed to follow the factory routing without improvising bends.
What It Helps Address
- Cracked or deteriorated heater hose material
- Incorrect hose routing in a tight engine bay
- Coolant leaks at the heater outlet connection
- Restricted replacement options when a molded shape is required
- Service replacement for a worn Ram 2500 or Ram 3500 heater hose
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the heater outlet routing and compare the hose shape, centerline length, and end diameters before installation. This part is listed for 2014 Ram 2500 and 2014 Ram 3500 models without stripped chassis. Confirm the original hose path and connection points match the molded profile of Gates 12168 before final assembly.
Quality Assurance
Gates is known for replacement hose products built to OE-style dimensions and molded fitment standards. Part number 12168 is manufactured as a molded heater hose for applications that require accurate routing and consistent hose geometry.
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Ram | 2500 | 6.7L | L6 | DIESEL | Heater Outlet | W/O Stripped Chassis; Molded Heater Hose |
| 2014 | Ram | 3500 | 6.7L | L6 | DIESEL | Heater Outlet | W/O Stripped Chassis; Molded Heater Hose |
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