Gates 18352 HVAC Heater Hose - Pipe-1 To Oil Cooler

Gates Molded Heater Hose 18352 Overview

The Gates 18352 molded heater hose is a factory-molded, OE-style coolant hose built for tight engine bays where a straight hose will not route correctly. It is made from EPDM and is approved for coolant, water, air, and marine applications.

Compatible With 1996-2001 Volkswagen Golf and 1996-2001 Volkswagen Jetta, this molded hose is shaped for the Pipe-1 to Oil Cooler position. The Gates Molded Heater Hose line focuses on formed replacement hoses that follow original routing for cleaner fitment in compact engine compartments.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates
• Part number: 18352
• OE-style molded hose for factory routing
• EPDM construction for coolant-system service
• End I.D. sizes: 11 mm (.44 in) and 15 mm (.61 in)
• Centerline length: 142 mm (5.6 in)
• Molded design for smaller, tighter-fitting engine compartments
• Approved for coolant, water, air, and marine applications

Detailed Description

Gates 18352 is a molded heater hose designed to replace a formed coolant hose in applications that require a precise bend and compact routing. Its EPDM construction supports use in heating and cooling circuits, while the molded shape helps match the original hose path between the Pipe-1 and Oil Cooler connection points. This part cross-references Anchor 10352 for the same application.

For Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen Jetta models from 1996 through 2001, this hose provides a direct replacement option for the molded heater hose location. The Gates 18352 part number is also commonly searched by buyers looking for a molded coolant hose for these VW applications.

What It Helps Address

• Cracked or hardened heater hose material
• Coolant leaks at a formed hose section
• Poor hose routing in tight engine compartments
• Replacement needs for the Pipe-1 to Oil Cooler hose path
• Service on coolant, water, or air hose circuits

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify hose routing, end diameters, and centerline length before installation. Confirm the connection points on the vehicle match the Pipe-1 to Oil Cooler application for your Volkswagen Golf or Jetta. Inspect adjoining clamps, fittings, and mating surfaces for wear or corrosion before installing the new hose.

Quality Assurance

Gates is known for OE-style replacement hose products, and the 18352 molded heater hose is built to factory-style dimensions for consistent fitment in the specified applications. Confirm vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and hose position before ordering.