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Gates 18826 HVAC Heater Hose - Heater To Engine, Heater To Intake Manifold or Heater To Pipe-1
Reliable HVAC Heater Hose for Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac
The Gates Molded Heater Hose 18826 is engineered to provide durable and precise fitment for select Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models. Designed with quality EPDM material, this molded heater hose ensures consistent performance in your vehicle's heating system.
- Constructed from high-quality EPDM material for heat and chemical resistance
- Molded design for exact fit and easy installation
- Centerline length of 19.3 inches (490 mm) for proper routing
- Consistent inside diameter of 0.62 inches (16 mm) on both ends
- Compatible with multiple GM models including Buick Century and Chevrolet Celebrity
About the Gates Molded Heater Hose Product Line
The Molded Heater Hose line by Gates focuses on delivering hoses that are pre-formed to match specific vehicle applications. This reduces installation time and ensures a secure fit, minimizing the risk of leaks or premature wear. The 18826 part is part of this line, providing a molded solution tailored for HVAC systems in various GM vehicles.
Detailed Product Description
The Gates Molded Heater Hose 18826 is manufactured from EPDM, a synthetic rubber known for its excellent resistance to heat, ozone, and automotive fluids. Both ends of the hose have an inside diameter of 0.62 inches (16 mm), making it suitable for standard heater core and engine connections. The molded construction maintains the hose’s shape and routing, with a centerline length of 19.3 inches (490 mm) to fit specific HVAC configurations. This hose does not include quick connect fittings or branches, focusing on a straightforward replacement part for the heating system.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Replacement of cracked or leaking heater hoses in Buick Century and Chevrolet Celebrity models
- Restoring proper coolant flow in HVAC systems for Oldsmobile Omega and Pontiac Phoenix
- Preventing coolant leaks that cause engine overheating or heater malfunction
- Maintaining system integrity in vehicles with molded hose routing requirements
- Ensuring compatibility with factory HVAC hose connections
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the Gates Molded Heater Hose 18826, ensure the vehicle is cool and the cooling system is depressurized. Verify the hose routing matches the original to avoid kinks or interference with other engine components. Use appropriate clamps to secure both ends of the hose firmly. The molded design simplifies alignment, but careful handling is recommended to prevent damage during installation.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Gates manufactures the Molded Heater Hose 18826 to meet or exceed OEM specifications for durability and performance. The EPDM material provides resistance to heat and automotive fluids, contributing to long service life. While specific warranty details are not provided here, Gates products typically come with a limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship.
| Brand | Gates |
| Part Number | 18826 |
| Position | Molded Heater Hose, Heater To Engine, Heater To Pipe-1, and Heater To Intake Manifold |
| Material | Epdm |
| End 1 Inside Diameter | .62 |
| End 1 Inside Diameter | 16 |
| End 2 Inside Diameter | .62 |
| End 2 Inside Diameter | 16 |
| Centerline Length | 19.3 |
| Centerline Length | 490 |
| Branch Quantity | 0 |
| 9839 | Yes |
| 9845 | 0 |
| Centerline Length (in) | 19.3 |
| Centerline Length (mm) | 490 |
| Molded | Yes |
| Number of Quick Connect Fittings | 0 |
This part fits 61 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Buick | Century | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1991 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1991 | Pontiac | 6000 | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1990 | Buick | Century | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1990 | Chevrolet | Celebrity | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1990 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1990 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1990 | Pontiac | 6000 | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1989 | Buick | Century | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1989 | Chevrolet | Celebrity | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1989 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1989 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1989 | Pontiac | 6000 | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1988 | Buick | Century | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1988 | Chevrolet | Celebrity | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1988 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1988 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1988 | Pontiac | 6000 | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1987 | Buick | Century | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1987 | Chevrolet | Celebrity | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1987 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1987 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1987 | Pontiac | 6000 | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1986 | Buick | Century | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | HVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1986 | Chevrolet | Celebrity | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | HVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1986 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | HVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1986 | Pontiac | 6000 | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | HVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1985 | Buick | Century | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | HVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1985 | Buick | Skylark | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Pipe-1 | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1985 | Chevrolet | Celebrity | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | HVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1985 | Chevrolet | Citation II | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Pipe-1 | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1985 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | HVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1985 | Pontiac | 6000 | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | HVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1984 | Buick | Century | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | W/A.C.; Left Of Blower Mtr.; Cut to fit; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1984 | Buick | Skylark | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Intake Manifold | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1984 | Chevrolet | Celebrity | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | W/A.C.; Left Of Blower Mtr.; Cut to fit; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1984 | Chevrolet | Citation II | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Intake Manifold | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1984 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | W/A.C.; Left Of Blower Mtr.; Cut to fit; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1984 | Oldsmobile | Omega | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Intake Manifold | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1984 | Pontiac | 6000 | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | W/A.C.; Left Of Blower Mtr.; Cut to fit; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1984 | Pontiac | Phoenix | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Intake Manifold | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1983 | Buick | Century | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Intake Manifold | W/A.C.; Left Of Blower Mtr.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1983 | Buick | Skylark | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Intake Manifold | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1983 | Chevrolet | Celebrity | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Intake Manifold | W/A.C.; Left Of Blower Mtr.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1983 | Chevrolet | Citation | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Intake Manifold | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1983 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Intake Manifold | W/A.C.; Left Of Blower Mtr.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1983 | Oldsmobile | Omega | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Intake Manifold | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1983 | Pontiac | 6000 | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Intake Manifold | HVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1983 | Pontiac | Phoenix | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Intake Manifold | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1982 | Buick | Century | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1982 | Buick | Skylark | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Intake Manifold | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Celebrity | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | Citation | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Intake Manifold | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1982 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1982 | Oldsmobile | Omega | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Intake Manifold | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1982 | Pontiac | 6000 | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Engine | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1982 | Pontiac | Phoenix | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Intake Manifold | Cut-to-size heater hose suitable for air conditioning systems.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1981 | Buick | Skylark | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Intake Manifold | HVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | Citation | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Intake Manifold | HVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1981 | Oldsmobile | Omega | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Intake Manifold | HVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Heater Hose |
| 1981 | Pontiac | Phoenix | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Heater To Intake Manifold | HVAC heater hose with A/C, fits Serpentine Belt application.; Molded Heater Hose |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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