Gates 26305 Intercooler Hose - Intercooler to Engine (Cold Side) or Pipe to Engine (Cold Side)

Turbocharger Hose for OE-Exact Fitment

Gates 26305 is an OE-exact molded turbocharger hose built for reliable engine connections in turbocharged intake and charge-air routing. It is a fitment-based replacement for select Ford and Lincoln applications, including Ford Escape, Ford Focus, and Lincoln MKC models.

Key Features

• OE Performance grade for direct-style replacement fitment.
• Molded turbocharger hose design for accurate routing and connection alignment.
• Multi-layer construction for added reinforcement, durability, and strength.
• Silicone outer cover resists oil, contaminants, and high under-hood temperatures.
• Fits cold-side turbocharger hose applications on select Ford and Lincoln vehicles.

Detailed Description

Gates 26305 is engineered as a molded intercooler hose for the cold side of the turbocharger system. The hose uses a reinforced, multi-layer construction and a silicone cover to handle heat, oil exposure, and environmental contamination in demanding engine bay conditions. With OE Performance grading and molded dimensions, it supports proper routing where a precise replacement hose is needed. This part cross-references CV6Z 6C640 J and R16743 for the same application.

Compatible With Ford Escape, Ford Focus, and Lincoln MKC turbocharged hose applications, Gates 26305 is a practical replacement when the original hose is cracked, softened, or no longer sealing correctly. The molded shape helps maintain the intended connection path in cold-side charge-air plumbing.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a cracked or split turbocharger hose.
• Restoring a leaking cold-side charge-air connection.
• Correcting softening or swelling from heat and oil exposure.
• Addressing boost loss caused by hose deterioration.
• Replacing a hose that no longer holds its molded shape.

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose routing, inside diameter, and centerline length before installation. Confirm whether the application uses the pipe-to-engine cold-side or intercooler-to-engine cold-side position, since fitment varies by vehicle and engine layout. Gates 26305 should be matched to the original molded path for proper sealing and alignment.

Quality Assurance

Gates is known for OE-style replacement components, and this hose is built to OE Performance standards with reinforced construction and a heat-resistant silicone cover.