{"product_id":"water-hose-mercruiser-2-5l-3-0l-thermostat-to-manifiold-1968-1995-32-52481-rm32","title":"Water Hose Mercruiser, 2.5L, 3.0L Thermostat to Manifiold,1968 -1995, 32-52481","description":"\u003c!-- \n  ***********************************************************\n  EBAY LISTING DATA\n  ***********************************************************\n  OPTIMIZED EBAY TITLE (80 Chars): MerCruiser 2.5L 3.0L Water Hose Thermostat to Manifold 1968-1995 32-52481 RM32\n  SEO NOTES: Grounded in SKU research for 32-52481. Verified fitment for GM Inline 4 (2.5L\/3.0L) and Inline 6 engines. 1\" ID molded hose.\n--\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n    \"@type\": \"Product\",\n    \"name\": \"Water Hose MerCruiser 2.5L 3.0L Thermostat to Manifold 1968-1995\",\n    \"description\": \"Premium molded water hose for MerCruiser GM Inline 4 and 6 Cylinder engines (1968-1995). Connects the thermostat housing to the exhaust manifold end cap. 1 inch Inside Diameter.\",\n    \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Recmar\" },\n    \"sku\": \"RM32-52481\",\n    \"mpn\": \"32-52481\",\n    \"offers\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/4boats.co.uk\/products\/water-hose-mercruiser-2-5l-3-0l-thermostat-to-manifiold-1968-1995-32-52481-rm32\",\n      \"priceCurrency\": \"GBP\",\n      \"price\": \"{{ product.price | money_without_currency }}\",\n      \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\"\n    }\n  }\n  \u003c\/script\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2c3e50; color: #ffffff; padding: 40px 20px; text-align: center; border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 28px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eMerCruiser Water Hose 32-52481\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 18px; color: #ecf0f1;\"\u003eThermostat Housing to Exhaust Manifold Molded Hose\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-top: none; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eMaintain your cooling system's integrity with this premium molded water hose, designed specifically for MerCruiser GM Inline engines. This hose facilitates the critical flow between the thermostat housing and the exhaust manifold end cap, ensuring your engine operates within safe temperature parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-left: 5px solid #27ae60; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #27ae60;\"\u003eRELIABILITY:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered from high-temp reinforced rubber to resist collapsing and heat-cycling fatigue in harsh marine environments.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 300px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 2px solid #3498db; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ Exact molded shape prevents kinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ Direct OEM fitment replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ Corrosion resistant rubber compound\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ Reliable sealing at connection points\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 300px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 2px solid #3498db; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInside Diameter (ID)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; text-align: right;\"\u003e1\" (25.4mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHose Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; text-align: right;\"\u003eMolded Water Hose\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; text-align: right;\"\u003eT-Stat to Manifold\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEngine Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; text-align: right;\"\u003eGM Inline 4 \u0026amp; 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"background-color: #34495e; color: #fff; padding: 12px 15px; margin: 0; border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0; text-align: center;\"\u003eCompatibility \/ Fitment Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ecf0f1;\"\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eEngine Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eYear Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eSerial Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/thead\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e120 \/ 2.5L (GM Inline 4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1968 - 1989\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2329647 - 0C856558\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e140 \/ 3.0L \/ 3.0LX (GM Inline 4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1968 - 1995\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2508261 - 0F603999\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e165 \/ 200 (GM Inline 6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1969 - 1981\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2453769 - 5178959+\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"background-color: #34495e; color: #fff; padding: 12px 15px; margin: 0; border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0; text-align: center;\"\u003eOEM Cross Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eMerCruiser \/ Mercury\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e32-52481, 52481\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSierra Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e18-70930\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMallory Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9-44065\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGLM Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e81010\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRecmar\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRM32-52481\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- QUESTIONS \u0026 ANSWERS SECTION --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; background-color: #fcfcfc; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 2px solid #3498db; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eIs this a genuine original part?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #666; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThis is a premium quality aftermarket replacement part from Recmar, manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment (OE) standards for fitment and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eHow do I know if it is compatible?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #666; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eWe recommend checking the SKU\/MPN and Cross Reference list provided above. If your original part number is 32-52481, this is the correct replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eCan I use a standard straight hose instead?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #666; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eNo, this is a molded hose with specific bends designed to navigate the tight space between the thermostat housing and the manifold end cap. A straight hose will likely kink, restricting water flow and causing overheating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; font-size: 14px; color: #7f8c8d; border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please verify your engine serial number or original part number against the references above before purchasing. 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