Gates 19076 HVAC Heater Hose - Heater To Engine or Heater To Water Pump

Gates Molded Heater Hose for Tight Engine Bays

The Gates Molded Heater Hose, part number 19076, is a factory-molded coolant hose built for smaller, tighter engine compartments. Its OE-style shape helps it route cleanly in confined spaces while maintaining the correct connection points for heater and coolant flow.

Made from EPDM, this molded hose is suitable for coolant, water, and air applications and is also approved for marine use. It is a direct-fit style replacement for select Ford Escort, Ford Contour, Mercury Mystique, and Mercury Tracer applications.

Key Features

• Gates Molded Heater Hose, part number 19076
• Factory-molded, OE-style hose shape for compact engine layouts
• EPDM construction for heater, coolant, water, and air service
• End inside diameters: 15 mm (.61 in) and 22 mm (.87 in)
• Centerline length: 587 mm (23.1 in)
• Molded design for routing in tight spaces
• Approved for marine applications

Product Details

Gates 19076 is a molded HVAC heater hose designed around the packaging demands of modern engine bays. The factory-molded profile helps the hose follow the intended path between components, which is important in applications where straight hose sections would not clear nearby parts. This hose is listed for 1999 Ford Escort, 1997 Ford Contour, 1997 Ford Escort, 1997 Mercury Mystique, and 1997 Mercury Tracer heater hose applications, including heater to engine and heater to water pump routing.

This part cross-references BBB Industries 11076 for the same application.

Common Problems This Hose Can Address

• Cracked or hardened heater hose material
• Coolant leaks at a molded hose section
• Poor hose routing in a tight engine compartment
• Incorrect fitment from a universal straight hose
• Restricted heater circuit flow caused by a damaged hose

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the end diameters and centerline length before installation to confirm routing and connection fit. Inspect adjoining heater pipes, clamps, and fittings for wear or corrosion before transferring the new hose into place. Confirm the vehicle’s heater-to-engine or heater-to-water-pump routing matches the listed application before replacement.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded heater hose as an OE-style replacement for select vehicle applications. The EPDM construction and factory-molded profile are intended to match the routing and service demands of the original hose design.