Gates 12438 HVAC Heater Hose - Reservoir To Pipe

Gates Molded Heater Hose for Tight Engine Bays

The Gates 12438 molded heater hose is an OEM-style coolant hose built for compact engine compartments where a straight hose will not route cleanly. It is formed to match the factory path and is suitable for coolant, water, and air service, with marine application approval.

For 2017-2019 Hyundai Ioniq and 2017-2019 Kia Niro reservoir-to-pipe routing, this molded hose supports a direct replacement approach. The Gates Molded Heater Hose line focuses on factory-shaped fitment for modern vehicles with smaller clearances.

Key Features

• Factory-molded shape for OE-style routing in tight spaces
• EPDM construction for heater and coolant service
• Small inside diameters: 8 mm at one end and 10 mm at the other
• Centerline length of 299 mm for the specified hose path
• Approved for coolant, water, air, and marine applications
• Gates 12438 molded heater hose for reservoir-to-pipe use

Detailed Description

Gates 12438 is a molded coolant hose from the Molded Heater Hose product line, made to follow the factory routing used in compact engine bays. Its EPDM construction and molded profile help it serve as a replacement for the original reservoir-to-pipe hose on select Hyundai Ioniq and Kia Niro applications. If you are searching for a molded heater hose for 2017-2019 Hyundai Ioniq or 2017-2019 Kia Niro reservoir to pipe service, this part number is the direct OE-style option.

This part cross-references Remy 13438 for the same application.

Common Problems It Can Address

• Cracked or hardened heater hose material
• Coolant seepage at a molded hose section
• Poor routing from using a universal straight hose
• Restricted fitment in tight engine compartments
• Replacement needs for reservoir-to-pipe coolant routing

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose path, end diameters, and centerline length against the original part before installation. Confirm the reservoir-to-pipe routing on the vehicle and inspect adjoining clamps, pipes, and fittings for wear or corrosion before reassembly. This hose is listed for 2017-2019 Hyundai Ioniq and 2017-2019 Kia Niro applications.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded heater hose as an OE-style replacement part with factory-shaped dimensions for the listed applications. The hose is approved for coolant, water, air, and marine use.