What is the purpose of this heater hose?

This hose circulates coolant from the intake manifold to the throttle body. This helps to prevent throttle body icing in cold weather and ensures smoother engine operation by keeping the throttle body at an optimal temperature.

What material is this hose made from?

The hose is constructed from EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) rubber. This material is chosen for its excellent resistance to heat, ozone, and degradation from engine coolant, ensuring a long service life.

Does this hose come with any clamps?

This product listing is for the molded heater hose only. Clamps are typically sold separately and are not included with this part.

Gates Molded Heater Hose 18955 - 1988-1993 Chevrolet C/K Pic

Name: Gates 88-93 Chevrolet C/K Pickup V-8 7.4L Intake Manifold To Throttle Body Molded Heater Hose
Brand: Gates
SKU: gates-gates-88-93-chevrolet-c-k-pickup-v-8-7-4l-intake-manifold-to-throttle-body-t14-876155
Price: 28.58 USD
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Gates 88-93 Chevrolet C/K Pickup V-8 7.4L Intake Manifold To Throttle Body Molded Heater Hose

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Gates molded heater hose for 1988-1993 Chevrolet C/K Pickup V-8 7.4L. Direct fit for intake manifold to throttle body connection.

Key Features

Fits 1988-1993 Chevrolet C/K Pickup V-8 7.4L and 1988-1993 GMC C/K Pickup V-8 7.4L.
Connects the intake manifold to the throttle body.
Molded shape follows the original factory routing for a direct fit.
Constructed from EPDM rubber for resistance to heat and coolant.
Gates part number 18955.

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Product Details

What you get here is a Gates molded heater hose, part number 18955. This hose is specifically shaped to connect your intake manifold to the throttle body on 1988 through 1993 Chevrolet and GMC C/K series trucks equipped with the 7.4L V-8 engine. It’s designed to handle the coolant flow that helps warm up your throttle body, preventing issues like icing in colder weather and ensuring smoother operation.

This hose is made from EPDM rubber, which is known for its resistance to heat and degradation from coolant. The molded shape means it follows the factory routing precisely, making installation straightforward without needing to bend or force a universal hose. Gates is a well-known name in cooling system parts, and this hose is built to last, handling the pressures and temperatures found in your truck's cooling system.

This part fits a wide range of Chevrolet and GMC trucks from the late 80s and early 90s, including models like the C1500, C2500 Suburban, and K3500. If you're replacing a cracked or leaking heater hose in this specific location, this Gates hose is a solid option to get your truck back to proper working order.