Gates 18214 HVAC Heater Hose

Gates Molded Heater Hose 18214 Overview

The Gates 18214 molded heater hose is an OEM-style coolant hose built for tight engine bays where a formed routing is required. Made from EPDM, it is shaped to follow factory hose paths for coolant, water, and air service, and it is also approved for marine applications.

Gates Molded Heater Hose line products are made for direct-fit routing in compact engine compartments, helping maintain the original hose shape where straight hose cannot be used. This makes the 18214 a practical choice for heater and coolant routing on applications such as Honda Prelude, Nissan Sentra, and Volkswagen Jetta service work.

Key Features

• Factory-molded, OE-style hose profile
• EPDM construction for coolant, water, and air applications
• Small inside diameter: 8 mm / 0.31 in at both ends
• Centerline length: 432 mm / 17 in
• Formed for tighter engine compartments
• Approved for marine applications
• Gates part number 18214 for application matching

Detailed Description

Gates 18214 is a molded HVAC heater hose designed to follow the original routing used by the vehicle manufacturer. Its 8 mm inside diameter at both ends and 17-inch centerline length make it suitable for small-diameter coolant and heater circuits where a precise bend is needed to clear surrounding components. This hose is commonly used in radiator and HVAC compatible coolant and heater hose locations across multiple import and domestic platforms, including Honda Prelude, Nissan Sentra, and Volkswagen Golf.

This part cross-references Anchor 10214 for the same application. If you are replacing a formed heater hose on a 1997-2001 Honda Prelude, 1999-2001 Volkswagen Jetta, or 1995-1999 Nissan Sentra, Gates 18214 provides the molded routing needed to match the original hose path.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant leaks from a cracked or aged molded heater hose
• Restricted heater flow caused by hose collapse or internal deterioration
• Improper routing in tight engine compartments
• Replacement needs for formed coolant and heater hose assemblies
• Service on vehicles with throttle body, thermostat, or intake manifold hose routing

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify end inside diameter and centerline length before installation.
• Match the hose shape to the original routing to avoid kinks or contact with hot components.
• Inspect clamps, fittings, and adjacent coolant lines during replacement.
• Confirm the vehicle-specific position, such as thermostat to valve, tee to tee, or pipe to intake manifold, before ordering.
• Compatible with applications listed for 1990-2001 model years, including Honda Prelude, Nissan Sentra, Volkswagen Golf, and Volkswagen Jetta.

Quality Assurance

Gates is known for OE-style hose engineering and molded coolant hose construction. Part number 18214 is built to the listed dimensions and formed profile for application-specific fitment across the confirmed vehicle list.