Gates has the industry's most complete line of OEM-equivalent, small diameter coolant hoses.
With just nearly 500 sizes, the new line provides coverage for up to 1,200 part number applications found on millions of cars, light trucks and vans. Small diameter hoses are designed for complex routing in today's tight-fitting engine compartments. They are typically used for coolant, water and air applications.
The trim-to-fit hoses, up to 1-in. ID, feature multiple bends, multiple planes, dual ID's; lengths, up to eight feet and convoluted sleeve protectors as required. In many cases, the installer can cut off the permanent fittings on an old hose, and reinstall them, with new clamps, on Gates replacement hose.
Gates recommends replacing standard worm drive and spring loaded clamps with PowerGrip SB thermoplastic clamps each time a coolant hose is installed.
Gates OE-style, small diameter hoses are built with a premium quality EPDM tube and cover to assure long service life. The material resists electrochemical degradation that causes tube cracking and unexpected hose failure. Temperature range is -40°F to +257°F.