Why is my heater core bypass?
The most obvious reason to bypass a heater core is because you are experiencing a coolant leak of some kind. Either it is leaking from behind the dashboard onto the floor of your car, or your experience of spraying it up in a mist form onto the windshield.
Is there a way to bypass the heater core?
Back to the exit ramp we went, and I grabbed my tool kit from the truck. 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.
Are there any problems with the heater core hose?
After checking the oil and sniffing the dipstick to detect any burnt oil odor and finding none (synthetic oil is amazing), we decided to keep rolling and watch for any signs of trouble. The rest of the trip was uneventful; coolant temps were normal and oil pressure was good…and I was somewhat relieved.
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).
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).
How to repair a broken heater core hose?
Then use your Easy-Out Tool to remove the remaining part of the HHQC without damaging the threads. If that doesn’t work, or you don’t have access to an Easy Out, you can use a small hacksaw or air saw tool to cut 5 or 6 little slivers into the remaining metal part of the HHQC that can be seen once the rest of the HHQC is broken off.
How to remove a heater hose quick connect on a GM?
In this video I will show y’all how to remove a heater hose quick connect on a Chevrolet Silverado. Also applies to suburban, Tahoe etc… with the simple use of a quick connect tool this is a simple job. Just make sure the coolant is not hot. Make sure the coolant is cool. Loading…
What happens when you have a hole in your heater core?
When a hole or puncture develops in your heater core, all that warm air may escape too quickly to reach you at the other end of the heater ducts. Depending on the size of the puncture, you might feel mildly warm, lukewarm, or absolutely freezing air coming from your heater.
What to do if your heater hose is stuck?
That quick connector is stuck in the manifold, and we’re going to get you through this challenge, one way or another. Regardless of just how broken your heater hose quick connector is, the aim of this project is to get the remaining pieces out without damaging the threads on the engine block side.