Heater hose - Engine to return line. Porsche 996 / 997  ❭  99610622275

Heater hose - Engine to return line.
Genuine Porsche Original Equipment (OE) heater coolant return hose that connects between the engine cooling circuit and the heater return line, ensuring proper coolant flow through the heater core and back to the engine cooling system.

Fits:
Porsche 996 Carrera 2002 - 2005 Tiptronic Gearbox only
Porsche 997.1 3.6L / 3.8L 2004 - 2008
Porsche 997.1 Turbo / GT2 2007 - 2009
Porsche 997.2 Turbo / GT2 RS 2010 - 2013
Porsche 997 GT3 3.8 / 4.0 2009 - 2011

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This hose ensures an unobstructed and secure channel for coolant returning from the vehicle’s heater core to the engine cooling loop, playing a vital role in passenger cabin heating and overall engine thermal regulation. Its precise fit and correct routing are essential to avoid bypassing or pinching, which could otherwise lead to heater inefficiency or premature failure.

Installed between the heater core outlet and the engine’s return fitting, this hose:
• Transports heated coolant from the heater core back to the engine cooling system
• Maintains correct flow and pressure balance within the cooling circuit
• Operates under high temperatures and multiple thermal cycles
•  Interfaces with factory-specified clamps and hose connections
Because it is made to OE specification, the hose ensures proper sealing and routing that matches the original Porsche design.

A cooling system hose that has become brittle, cracked, swollen, or porous can leak or restrict flow, leading to reduced heating performance, coolant loss, and potential engine overheating. Because the heater return hose carries pressurised coolant across temperature extremes, degradation over time is typical. Replacing it with a Genuine Porsche OE part ensures correct material performance and sealing, helping preserve cooling efficiency and prevent unexpected failures.

When to replace:
•  Visible cracks, swelling, or soft spots
•  Coolant leaks around the hose ends
•  Heater blowing cold air, indicating poor coolant flow
•  Cooling system overhaul or heater core service
•  Preventive maintenance on high-mile vehicles

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