heater core question

[NinjaMax]

Hose broke off going into the firewal..any reason I can't bypass it?

 

[dirtydmax]

Join the 2 heater hoses,just wont have heat and it wont mess anything up.

 

[NinjaMax]

Does the core use the same type of disconnect tool as a fuel line?

 

[dirtydmax]

Iirc the core re + re is a pita,did one on an 03 and damn near had to gut the truck,not hard just time consuming.

 

[02greysixer]

That plastic fitting comes off with a 1/2 fuel or a.c. remover I believe. It's like $7 if I remember right. No need to change or remove heater core. I'd replace both. But yes if needed you can just connect the hoses together and lose your heat.

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[JoshH]

It takes a 3/4" disconnect tool.

 

[mike diesel]

Just pull the plastic piece off and connect hose to heater core line itself. That's what I did. No more plastic to worry about. Also check you drivers side engine mount since the line broke. Mine got ripped off because the engine mount was completely seperated allowing the motor to twist too far.

 

[NinjaMax]

It takes a 3/4" disconnect tool.

OK cool..I've got a tool kit somewhere:thumb:

Just pull the plastic piece off and connect hose to heater core line itself. That's what I did. No more plastic to worry about. Also check you drivers side engine mount since the line broke. Mine got ripped off because the engine mount was completely seperated allowing the motor to twist too far.

OK that's a good idea...don't even think to run it strait to the core! Good call on the mount, I'll check it in the morning! Thank you!!