{"product_id":"merc-24","title":"Mercury - Cooling Hose - 160211","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mercury Marine 32-160211 Hose is a cooling-system hose used on compatible MerCruiser 4.3L, 5.0L, and 5.7L engines. This hose connects the port-side thermostat cover to the port manifold, helping route cooling water through the engine's exhaust cooling circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Mercury\/MerCruiser-style cooling hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 32-160211\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits select 4.3L, 5.0L, and 5.7L MerCruiser engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePort-side hose from thermostat cover to port manifold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps maintain proper cooling-water flow to the exhaust manifold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits compatible Mercury MerCruiser 4.3L, 5.0L, and 5.7L engines using the port-side thermostat-cover-to-port-manifold hose configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number Fitment Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerify fitment by engine serial number before ordering. MerCruiser cooling hoses can vary by engine model, cooling-system layout, thermostat housing, exhaust manifold style, and production range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen This Part Needs Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace this hose if it is cracked, swollen, soft, leaking, kinked, heat-damaged, or hardened from age. It should also be inspected during thermostat, manifold, riser, and cooling-system service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall on the port side between the thermostat cover and port manifold. Inspect the hose clamps, thermostat cover outlet, manifold fitting, and sealing surfaces before installation. Replace worn clamps and confirm the hose is routed without kinks or contact with sharp\/hot surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate\/Superseded Part Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimary Mercury Marine reference: 32-160211. Also referenced as 160211.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParts Desk Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCooling hoses are best matched by both part number and hose location. On MerCruiser V-engine setups, port and starboard hoses can look similar but may have different bends, so confirming the side and connection points helps avoid ordering the wrong hose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Locally warehoused, may take up to 3 days to ship. ⚓\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MERC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43563838537764,"sku":"160211","price":61.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/d4d347a3-6210-4d72-a2fc-03fe0b83de9c.png?v=1779389716","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/merc-24","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}