Gates 19450 HVAC Heater Hose - Heater Inlet

Gates 19450 Molded Heater Hose Overview

Gates 19450 is a molded HVAC heater hose built for tight engine bays where a factory-shaped coolant hose is needed. It uses EPDM construction and follows an OEM-style molded profile for clean routing in the heater inlet circuit.

Compatible with 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 heater inlet applications, this Gates molded heater hose is also suitable for coolant, water, and air service, and it is approved for marine use. The Gates Molded Heater Hose line focuses on factory-molded replacement routing for smaller, tighter-fitting engine compartments.

Key Features

• Part number 19450
• Gates Molded Heater Hose line
• EPDM material for coolant-system service
• Factory-molded, OEM-style shape
• End I.D.: 0.62 in. / 16 mm at both ends
• Centerline length: 39.4 in. / 1001 mm
• Designed for coolant, water, and air applications
• Approved for marine applications

Detailed Description

Gates 19450 is a molded coolant hose engineered to follow the original routing needed in compact engine compartments. Its 39.4-inch centerline length and 0.62-inch inside diameter at each end support a precise fit where straight hose would not match the factory path. For 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 heater inlet service, this molded hose helps restore proper hose routing and connection geometry.

This part cross-references Dayco 11450 for the same application. The Gates 19450 part number is also commonly referenced in replacement searches for molded heater hose, heater inlet hose, and OEM-style coolant hose applications.

Common Uses

• Replacing a cracked or deteriorated heater inlet hose
• Restoring coolant flow through the HVAC heater circuit
• Correcting hose routing in tight engine compartments
• Addressing leaks at a molded hose section
• Replacing a hose that no longer holds its original shape

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify hose routing, end diameter, and centerline length before installation. Match the molded shape to the original path on the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 heater inlet to avoid kinks, twist, or interference with nearby components. Inspect adjoining fittings and clamps for wear before transferring the new hose into service.

Quality Assurance

Gates is known for OE-style hose construction across its molded hose lines, and this part follows that factory-molded approach for accurate routing and dependable fitment in the specified application.