What is the primary function of a heater hose?

A heater hose carries hot coolant from the engine to the heater core inside your vehicle's cabin. This allows the cabin's heating system to draw heat from the coolant and warm the interior.

Why is a molded heater hose sometimes better than a straight hose?

Molded heater hoses are shaped to fit specific routing paths in your engine bay. This prevents the hose from kinking or collapsing, which can restrict coolant flow and reduce heating performance.

What material is this Gates heater hose made from?

This Gates heater hose is constructed from durable rubber compounds. This material is chosen for its ability to withstand the high temperatures and pressures found in a vehicle's cooling system, as well as resistance to coolant chemicals.

Gates 2002 Ford Explorer V-6 4.0L Pipe-1 To Valve Molded Heater Hose

Specifications

Brand: Gates
Part #: 18773
UPC: 00072053179194

Gates 2002 Ford Explorer V-6 4.0L Pipe-1 To Valve Molded Heater Hose

Name: Gates 2002 Ford Explorer V-6 4.0L Pipe-1 To Valve Molded Heater Hose
Brand: Gates
Price: 25.24 USD
Availability: InStock

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Gates molded heater hose for a wide range of vehicles. Ensures proper coolant flow to your heater core.

Key Features

Fits a wide range of vehicles, including 2002 Ford Explorer, 1996 Dodge Caravan, and 1979-1985 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Molded design ensures a precise fit and prevents kinking for consistent coolant flow.
Constructed from durable rubber compounds to resist heat and coolant degradation.
Replaces the original equipment heater hose to restore proper cabin heating function.
Gates part number 18773.

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Product Details

This is the Gates 18773 molded heater hose, designed to connect your vehicle's pipe to the heater control valve. It's a crucial part for your cooling system, ensuring that warm coolant circulates properly to your heater core, especially important when you need cabin heat on a cold day. This hose is built to fit a variety of vehicles, including popular models like the 2002 Ford Explorer, 1996 Dodge Caravan, and 1979-1985 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Gates uses durable rubber compounds to construct this hose, which is molded to a specific shape to fit precisely where it needs to go. This molded design means it won't kink or collapse under vacuum, maintaining consistent coolant flow. It's made to withstand the heat and pressure found within your engine's cooling system, resisting degradation from coolant and engine heat over time.