{"product_id":"gates-18889-hvac-heater-hose","title":"Gates 18889 HVAC Heater Hose - Heater To Engine or Pump To Chiller","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGates Molded Heater Hose 18889 Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGates 18889 is a factory-molded HVAC heater hose built for tight engine compartments and OE-style routing. Made from EPDM, it is shaped for a precise coolant path and is also approved for coolant, water, air, and marine applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis molded heater hose is a direct-fit style solution for select Tesla X pump-to-chiller routing and older Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Achieva, Pontiac Grand Am heater-to-engine applications. Gates Molded Heater Hose 18889 is built to match the compact bends needed in modern and legacy cooling systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-molded, OE-style hose for accurate routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEPDM construction for coolant system service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall inside diameter: 0.62 in. \/ 16 mm at both ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenterline length: 22.9 in. \/ 582 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with coolant, water, air, and marine use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits tight engine bay layouts where straight hose is not practical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGates Molded Heater Hose 18889 is part of the Gates Molded Heater Hose line, which focuses on pre-formed coolant hose routing for vehicles with limited clearance. The molded shape helps maintain the intended hose path between components, reducing the need for improvised bends in HVAC and cooling circuits. This part number is commonly referenced as Gates 18889 and cross-references Dayco 87709 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible With 2016-2021 Tesla X, Pump To Chiller; 1993 Buick Skylark, Heater To Engine; 1993 Oldsmobile Achieva, Heater To Engine; 1992-1993 Pontiac Grand Am, Heater To Engine; 1988-1992 Buick Skylark, Heater To Engine; 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva, Heater To Engine; 1988-1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, Heater To Engine; 1988-1991 Pontiac Grand Am, Heater To Engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a cracked or leaking molded heater hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring coolant flow between the heater circuit and engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepairing a damaged pump-to-chiller hose on Tesla X applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrecting hose routing in compact engine compartments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressing hose deterioration from heat and age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify end diameters, centerline length, and molded shape before installation. On listed Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac applications, check routing clearance and note that some fitments require a protective sleeve. Confirm the hose path matches the original layout before filling and bleeding the cooling system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGates is known for OE-style hose construction and application-specific molded routing. Part number 18889 is built to the listed dimensions and fitment references for accurate replacement selection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45307104755893,"sku":"BBSC-18889","price":26.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/ZO_18889_Fro.jpg?v=1775145749","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/gates-18889-hvac-heater-hose","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}