Gates 52278 HVAC Heater Hose - Pipe To Engine or Pipe To Intake Manifold

Overview

Gates 52278 is a molded coolant hose built for specific HVAC and cooling-system applications with OE-style integrated components. It uses EPDM and plastic construction and is shaped to match the required routing for a direct replacement installation.

Compatible with Ford Transit and Transit-150, Transit-250, Transit-350, and Transit-350 HD applications, this molded coolant hose also fits Starcraft Bus Starlite configurations listed below. The Gates Molded Coolant Hose line focuses on application-specific fitment and integrated features that mirror original equipment layouts.

Key Features

• EPDM and plastic construction for coolant-system service.
• Molded shape for application-specific hose routing.
• Integrated OE-style components such as quick-connectors and restrictors.
• End sizes of 16 mm and 19 mm for listed applications.
• Gates part number 52278 for easy identification.

Detailed Description

Gates 52278 is engineered as a molded coolant hose for vehicles that require a formed hose with integrated connection features. The design includes OE-style elements such as hose branches, quick-connectors, sensors, and restrictors where specified by the application, helping match the original routing and connection layout. This makes it a practical replacement for cooling-system service on Ford Transit platforms and related listed applications.

This part cross-references Ford CK4Z 18472 C and CK4Z 18472 R for the same application. The Gates 52278 part number is also useful when verifying the correct molded hose against service information or existing removed components.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a damaged or leaking molded coolant hose.
• Restoring proper coolant flow through the listed hose routing.
• Addressing cracked, swollen, or heat-aged hose material.
• Correcting fitment issues caused by an incorrect hose shape or connector layout.

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose routing, end sizes, and connector style against the removed part before installation. Confirm whether the application is pipe-to-engine or pipe-to-intake-manifold, since both fitment positions are listed for this part. Use the part number 52278 and the vehicle application details to match the correct molded hose before service.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a major aftermarket supplier in modular coolant hose assemblies, and this molded hose is built to application-specific specifications with OE-style integrated components.