Gates 18885 HVAC Heater Hose - Heater To Intake Manifold or Heater To Pipe

Gates 18885 Molded Heater Hose

The Gates Molded Heater Hose, part number 18885, is a factory-molded coolant hose built for tight engine bays and OE-style routing. It is made from EPDM and is sized with 16 mm inside diameter ends and a 975 mm centerline length for direct-fit heater and coolant routing.

Compatible with select Dodge Dakota applications, this molded hose is also approved for coolant, water, air, and marine use. Gates 18885 is a practical replacement when you need a formed hose that follows the original path in compact HVAC and engine compartment layouts.

Key Features

• Factory-molded, OE-style shape for tighter engine compartments
• EPDM construction for coolant, water, and air service
• 16 mm inside diameter at both ends
• 975 mm centerline length for formed routing
• Approved for marine applications
• Gates 18885 molded heater hose for HVAC and coolant routing

Product Details

This molded heater hose is part of Gates’ Molded Heater Hose line, which focuses on formed coolant hoses for vehicles that need precise routing around crowded components. The Gates 18885 part number is a molded replacement for heater-to-intake-manifold and heater-to-pipe applications on select Dodge Dakota models, including 1989-1996 Dodge Dakota heater hose locations listed in the fitment data. For buyers searching Dodge Dakota heater hose replacement or molded coolant hose for compact engine bays, this part provides the correct formed profile and hose sizing.

This part cross-references Continental 63254 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Cracked or deteriorated heater hose routing
• Leaks at a formed coolant hose section
• Improper hose fit in tight engine compartments
• Replacement needs for heater-to-intake-manifold routing
• Replacement needs for heater-to-pipe routing on Dodge Dakota

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify hose routing against the original formed path before installation.
• Check end diameters and centerline length against the removed hose.
• Follow the vehicle-specific notes for 1993-1996 Dodge Dakota applications, including cut-to-fit or protective sleeve requirements where listed.
• Inspect clamps, mating tubes, and nearby components for wear before installing the new hose.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded heater hose as an OE-style replacement for coolant and HVAC routing needs. The EPDM construction and factory-molded shape support consistent fitment for the listed Dodge Dakota applications and other approved service uses.