Can you plug the heater core hoses?
As jode mentioned for correct flow it is better to hook the two together. It will most likely be fine as long as you replace the heater core soon, but you could start to see some issues as the summer temps come up.
Can the heater core be bypassed?
Driving with a faulty heater core can be risky, as it can lead to overheating and extensive engine damage. Bypassing the heater core is highly discouraged. Hot coolant won’t flow through it when the heater knob is off, but coolant will still sit in the heater core, and can still leak regardless.
How to disconnect and reconnect air hoses?
Disconnect 1 Locate the end of the hose connected to the mattress. 2 Push in the tab at the end of the hose and gently pull to disconnect. 3 To reconnect the hose, gently push the end of the hose into the air chamber’s connector. Gently tug to check for a secure connection.
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.
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.
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.