Gates 19492 HVAC Heater Hose - Valve To Pipe-1

Gates 19492 Molded Heater Hose Overview

The Gates 19492 molded heater hose is an OEM-style coolant hose built for tight engine compartments where a straight hose will not route correctly. It is formed to match factory-style bends and is suitable for coolant, water, and air service, with marine application approval.

Compatible with Chevrolet Express 2500 and Express 3500 as well as GMC Savana 2500 and Savana 3500, this molded heater hose supports the valve-to-pipe-1 routing used on these applications. The Gates Molded Heater Hose line focuses on factory-shaped replacement hoses for modern vehicles with limited clearance.

Key Features

• Gates part number 19492
• Factory-molded, OE-style hose shape for tighter engine bays
• EPDM construction for coolant hose service
• End inside diameters: 15 mm (.61 in) and 19 mm (.75 in)
• Centerline length: 450 mm (17.7 in)
• Approved for coolant, water, air, and marine applications
• Fits valve-to-pipe-1 heater hose routing on select Chevrolet and GMC vans

Detailed Description

Gates 19492 is a molded heater hose made to follow the original routing used in select Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans. Its factory-molded shape helps maintain proper hose alignment in compact engine compartments, while the EPDM material is commonly used in cooling system service for durability and heat resistance. This part cross-references Quality-Built 11492 for the same application.

Fits 2006-2014 Chevrolet Express 2500, Valve To Pipe-1. Fits 2006-2014 Chevrolet Express 3500, Valve To Pipe-1. Fits 2006-2016 GMC Savana 2500, Valve To Pipe-1. Fits 2006-2016 GMC Savana 3500, Valve To Pipe-1. If you are replacing a molded heater hose on a Chevrolet Express or GMC Savana, part number 19492 provides the correct formed routing for these listed applications.

Common Problems This Hose Can Help Address

• Cracked or hardened heater hose material
• Coolant leaks at a molded hose section
• Poor hose routing in a tight engine compartment
• Incorrect fit from a universal straight hose
• Replacement needs for valve-to-pipe-1 heater hose routing

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose routing, end diameters, and centerline length before installation. Compare the removed hose to Gates 19492 to confirm the molded shape matches the original path. Inspect adjoining pipes, clamps, and heater control components for wear or corrosion before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Gates is known for OE-style hose construction across its molded heater hose line, and this part is built to factory-style dimensions for the listed Chevrolet and GMC applications. No warranty information was provided in the product data.