{"product_id":"gates-18080-hvac-heater-hose","title":"Gates 18080 HVAC Heater Hose","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGates Molded Heater Hose 18080\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gates 18080 molded heater hose is an OEM-style coolant hose built for tight engine compartments where a formed routing path matters. Made from EPDM, it serves coolant, water, and air applications and is also approved for marine use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor vehicles that need a small I.D. molded hose, this Gates Molded Heater Hose line focuses on factory-style fit and routing. It is a practical choice for heater circuit service on applications such as Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6, and Saturn Aura, as well as older Ford and Volkswagen models listed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 18080\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand line: Gates Molded Heater Hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEPDM construction for heater and coolant service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-molded shape for tighter engine bay routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall inside diameter design for select HVAC and cooling connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproved for marine applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed in coolant, water, and air applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-reference: Continental 63030\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGates 18080 is a molded heater hose with a 6-inch centerline length, 16 mm (0.62 in.) end 1 inside diameter, and 19 mm (0.75 in.) end 2 inside diameter. The molded EPDM construction helps maintain the formed shape needed for heater-to-tee, valve-to-pipe, pipe-to-water-pump, and similar routing points found across HVAC and cooling systems. This part cross-references Continental 63030 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits 2007-2010 Chevrolet Malibu, heater to tee. Fits 2007-2010 Pontiac G6, heater to tee. Fits 2007-2008 Saturn Aura, heater to tee. It also covers select Volkswagen Cabrio, Cabriolet, Jetta, Rabbit Convertible, and Ford Taurus, Aerostar, and LTD applications listed in the fitment data.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoolant leaks from a cracked or softened heater hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestricted heater flow caused by hose collapse or internal wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoor routing in tight engine compartments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-related hose deformation near the heater circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues on molded hose runs in HVAC and cooling systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the hose path, end diameters, and centerline length before installation. Match the molded shape to the original routing so the hose clears nearby components and maintains proper flow. Confirm the vehicle’s heater circuit connection points, especially on Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6, and Saturn Aura applications, before final assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGates supplies OEM-style molded hoses engineered for formed routing in modern and older engine bays. The 18080 follows the Gates Molded Heater Hose product line approach for accurate shape, material selection, and application-specific fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45303956701365,"sku":"BBSC-18080","price":21.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/ZO_18080_Fro.jpg?v=1775145684","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/gates-18080-hvac-heater-hose","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}