@Bunkie Are you replacing because they started leaking down at the heater core?I was wondering if anyone has had to replace their heater hoses. The location of the hose on the engine seems to be almost impossible without removing the intake manifold. Is there a different way to approach this problem?
Thanks!
I did this fix last summer, no leaks since. I used a plastic T fitting (Gates brand I think) from O'Reilly's. There was plenty of extra hose already there to cut out the old fitting, add some hose clamps and put in the new fitting. Everything was 3/4" if I remember correctly, but don't quote me on that. The fitting was only a few dollars plus a jug of coolant. Was an easy repair.My local mechanic fix mine using a standard T several years ago, no problems since.
I tried the plastic T fitting. The only problem was it didn't have large enough barbs on the on the tubes so I couldn't get the clamp tight enough. I was afraid I would crush the fitting. I am not a big fan of worm gear hose clamps anyway. It blew off while in the driveway. So I ordered a replacement hose. Only to find how difficult it is to replace.
I am thinking about cutting the hose from the engine and putting a straight brass barbed hose connector with Gates Power Grip SB Clamps between the old hose coming out of the engine and cutting the new hose to attach to the other end of the straight connector.
Oh a WiseGuy eh...Actually, the heater hoses are very easy to replace...
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I used a brass hose barb 3/4" T fitting.Cool. Are they 5/8"?
Thanks for sharing the pics and the info @Bunkie;Well, I finished up the replacement. Took it for a test drive and worked out well.
I Put a new blade in my razor and cut right next to the factory TEE. Be careful not to cut anything else as it was very tight and a pain. The only thing easy is that it’s easier than replacing the entire line. But there was nothing easy about just replacing the TEE either.So I have to ask - how did you guys go about doing this? I’ve bought a 3/4” brass t junction and have hose clamps, but it is a nightmare to get at.
Did you remove from the heater core and from below, then cut the stock t junction out (cut the hose ends) and clamp the open ends around the barb?
Thats my plan - just would like to hear how y'all approached it in case there is something easier I’m not thinking of.