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Review on Gates 18400 Molded Heater Hose by Ryan Turner

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Alfa Romeo mid 80's 2 liter engine

Unfortunately, Revain either does not have a heater bypass hose for a Alfa Romeo or its database is incomplete. This ID Gates brand 1/2 inch heater hose seemed to have the right bend, and after cutting off some length (about 2.125 inches from the "long" end and 1 inch from the short), it fit nicely. On the Alfa this is a fairly tight bend and the preformed hose is a must as trying to bend a length of straight hose will compress the bend and greatly reduce the flow available to the heater/defroster.

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  • Durable Test Results
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