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).
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.
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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.
What to do when heater hose connector breaks?
Using a small reciprocating saw or hacksaw blade, cut the top and bottom of the connector just until you hit pipe. You can split it with a flat blade screwdriver if it doesn’t come apart easily. When one connector breaks, the other is usually not far behind.
Why did my hot water heater hose break?
It didn’t take long to spot the heater hose laying limp across the top of the motor and the broken fitting above it with coolant splash marks all over. Then it all made sense, the fitting snapped, coolant under pressure rapidly pumped and boiled out faster than a loose fart after a night of heavy drinking.
Using a small reciprocating saw or hacksaw blade, cut the top and bottom of the connector just until you hit pipe. You can split it with a flat blade screwdriver if it doesn’t come apart easily. When one connector breaks, the other is usually not far behind.
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.
How do you disconnect a water line from a heater?
Much like a fuel line disconnect, the water hose tool is two half-moons with tabs that slide in behind the connector. Pop the tool behind the connector, and then pull of the hose to remove it. The tool remains on the pipe, don’t forget to take it off before installing a new hose.
Do you need to replace the water pump connector?
You should replace both connectors at once to avoid a repeat situation. One of the hoses has a plastic Y on it, one hose goes to the heater core, one comes from the radiator overflow canister, and the other side goes to the water pump. You can replace this Y with one that does not have bonded hoses, or you can reuse it.