How do you disconnect a GMC heater hose?
If this happens on the side of the road, the “get you home” fix is cutting the other heater hose and making a loop at the water pump. The disconnect tool works by releasing the spring fingers on the inside of the connector. The small plastic tool folds around the backside of the tube, and is slid into the connector until the fingers are released.
How are the heater hose fittings on a Chevy?
Heater Hose Connector Fitting, hose barb, 5/8in NPT, Female Quick Connect 5/8, plastic, each Fitting, Heater Hose Connector, 90 degree, Plastic, Black, 3/4 in. to 5/8 in. Female Quick Connect, Each Fitting, Heater Hose Connector, Straight, Nipple, 5/8 in. Press Fit to Hose Barb, GM LS Engines, Each
How big is a Chevy heater hose barb?
Heater Hose Connector Fitting, 45 degree, Plastic, Black, 5/8 in. Hose Barb, 3/4 in. Hose Barb, Chevy, Each CONNECTORS & CONNECTOR KITS FOR HEATER AND VACUUM HOSE, 5/8″ STRAIGHT, Set of 5
Where can I get plastic heater hose connectors?
The plastic heater hose connectors are available from your local NAPA Auto Parts Store, or in an emergency you can temporarily use a basic worm-type hose clamp on the hose over the remaining copper tubing of the heater core. But the real trick is getting the connector off the pipe. A disconnect tool is available and usually does the trick quickly.
When to replace plastic heater hose connectors in GMC?
Replacing GM plastic heater hose connectors is often an emergency situation, where the hose has broken on the side of the road. It is not a bad idea to preemptively attack this problem and replace them before one breaks and leaves you stranded.
When did GM stop using heater hose disconnects?
All GM trucks and SUVs used plastic heater hose connectors (disconnects) for the heater hoses from 1999-2014. The problem with this is that over time, the plastic becomes brittle and breaks off. Because the connector breaks in the middle, you can’t just simply slide the hose over the heater barb and toss on a worm-clamp.
How do you disconnect a GMC water hose?
The small plastic tool folds around the backside of the tube, and is slid into the connector until the fingers are released. Then the connector simply slides off the pipe. Much like a fuel line disconnect, the water hose tool is two half-moons with tabs that slide in behind the connector.
Where can I get a quick connector for my car heater?
If you’ve noticed coolant leaking from your car and need to replace the hose connector fast, head down to your nearest AutoZone location and shop our inventory of the best heater hose quick connectors for cars and trucks. With AutoZone, finding a heater hose quick connector that fits your vehicle is easier than ever.
What was the failure of my heater core hose?
I just experienced a failure of my heater core quick connect hose fitting over the weekend while towing my 10K# 5th wheel RV. I’ve read about this being an issue post failure. I wanted to share my experience and maybe help prevent this from happening to another.
How to bypass the heater core hose quick connect?
I carefully cut the hose to get the broken barb fitting off then cut the other good hose in order to loop the hoses back on themselves using the Prestone T-fitting as a connector and bypassed the heater core. Things under the hood were cool enough by then to begin re-filling with coolant. 2-1/2 Gallons of Dex-cool went into the system.
Where does the hose connect to the heater?
The subject of discussion is a hose quick connect fitting that is located right at the firewall on the passenger side of the engine. Two rubber hoses attach to the heater core at this location via these quick connect fittings which the hoses are clamped to (I should have photos I know).
If this happens on the side of the road, the “get you home” fix is cutting the other heater hose and making a loop at the water pump. The disconnect tool works by releasing the spring fingers on the inside of the connector. The small plastic tool folds around the backside of the tube, and is slid into the connector until the fingers are released.
Where are the heater core hose quick connect fittings?
Anyway, on with the show… The subject of discussion is a hose quick connect fitting that is located right at the firewall on the passenger side of the engine. Two rubber hoses attach to the heater core at this location via these quick connect fittings which the hoses are clamped to (I should have photos I know).
I just experienced a failure of my heater core quick connect hose fitting over the weekend while towing my 10K# 5th wheel RV. I’ve read about this being an issue post failure. I wanted to share my experience and maybe help prevent this from happening to another.
The subject of discussion is a hose quick connect fitting that is located right at the firewall on the passenger side of the engine. Two rubber hoses attach to the heater core at this location via these quick connect fittings which the hoses are clamped to (I should have photos I know).
Is the rear heater in my van over heat?
Same issue with the rear heater. Also the car has Water Coolant smell once van is driven with the heater on for a longtime. Otherwise the car is normal and does not over heat. Took it to a mechanic.
Where does the vacuum hose go in a firewall?
The small plastic vacuum hoe that goes into the firewall goes into a big rubber grommet first. Inside that grommet is another rubber hose that the first plastic hose goes into. To see this you have to remove the battery. Problem fixed, good cold air! Great! Glad it’s fixed.