Gates ANTK106 Engine Air Intake Hose

OE Engine Air Intake Hose for BMW 325i/325is

The Gates ANTK106 engine air intake hose is an OE-style replacement built to match original fit, form, and performance requirements. It is designed for BMW 325i and 325is applications where a precise intake seal and stable airflow are important for drivability.

Made from NBR and PVC, this intake hose is engineered for durability and long service life. The Gates Engine Air Intake Hose line focuses on direct replacement parts that restore factory-style airflow routing and help maintain engine performance.

Key Features

• OE Exact comparison rating for factory-style fit and function
• Constructed from NBR and PVC for durability
• 2-port design with 2.8 in inlet diameter and 3.1 in outlet diameter
• Centerline length: 163 mm (6.43 in)
• Designed for BMW 325i and BMW 325is intake system applications
• Clamps not included

Detailed Description

Gates ANTK106 is an engine air intake hose designed to replace the original hose on select BMW 325i and BMW 325is models. It follows OE specifications in fit, form, and performance, helping restore the air path between the air cleaner housing, MAF, and throttle body depending on application. This part cross-references Dorman OE Solutions 696-069 for the same application.

By maintaining the intended intake routing and sealing characteristics, this hose can help restore engine performance, fuel economy, power delivery, and emissions control on 1992-1997 BMW 325i and 325is vehicles. Search terms such as BMW 325i engine air intake hose, BMW 325is air cleaner housing to engine hose, and MAF to throttle body intake hose all point to this direct-fit replacement.

What It Helps Address

• Cracked or deteriorated intake hose material
• Unmetered air leaks in the intake tract
• Rough idle or drivability issues caused by intake leaks
• Reduced airflow from a damaged factory hose
• Loss of engine performance tied to intake system wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose routing and port orientation against the original part before installation. This application does not include clamps, so reuse or replace the required clamps as needed. Confirm whether your vehicle uses the air cleaner housing to engine routing or the MAF to throttle body routing shown in the fitment notes for your specific BMW 325i or 325is.

• Fits 1994-1997 BMW 325i, N/A, Air Cleaner Housing To Engine; W/O Traction Control
• Fits 1994-1995 BMW 325is, N/A, MAF To Throttle Body; W/O Traction Control
• Fits 1992-1993 BMW 325i, N/A, Air Cleaner Housing To Engine
• Fits 1993 BMW 325is, N/A, MAF To Throttle Body

Quality Assurance

Gates designs this Engine Air Intake Hose line to OE specifications and uses high-quality materials to support durability and service life. The ANTK106 is an OE Exact replacement intended to match the original part’s fit and performance characteristics for the listed BMW applications.