How do I get the hose off my barb fitting?
The most common way of removing the hose from a barbed fitting is to take a knife and cut down the hose. While that is efficient, it can do more harm than good. Using a knife or razor blade to remove the hose can damage the barb on the fitting and lead to a leak.
How to remove the heater hose from a Chevy truck?
Removing the heater hose connector is simple with the right tool. Installing the new disconnect does not require the tool. Loading…
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…
Is there a trick to easily removing Stuck Rubber hoses off?
If you can’t get the fitting submerged, simply pour over the boiled water very slowly for 1-2 mins until the hose is fully heated and softened. If you can’t use water, use a heat gun on low and heat the base of the fitting. In the end the heat will transfer through and soften the hose.
What’s the best way to clean a garden hose?
Spray some Windex or wd-40 (if safe) around the end preferably after opening the end with a pliers or your pick or bicycle repair tools. Note that windex may contain ammonia, and wd40 contains petroleum, both of which can be damaging to some hoses.
How do you remove a gas heater hose?
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. 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.
What should I do if my radiator hose breaks?
When one connector breaks, the other is usually not far behind. 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.
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.
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.