How does a heater hose disconnect tool work?
It saves you time from having to use hands or pliers to disconnect heater hoses. To use the heater hose disconnect tool, fully expose the locking tabs, push the tool over the locking tabs to compress them, then pull the hose away from the heater core tube.
How to remove heater hoses from CORE tubes?
Make sure this fits by entering your model number. EASIER REMOVAL: The heater hose quick disconnect tool can be used to remove heater hoses from heater core tubes without damaging the coupling retainer; Helps speed up removal process
What do you use to disconnect heater hoses on a Ford van?
The tool is used to remove difficult-to-reach heater hoses with 5/8 inch or 3/4 inch quick disconnect couplings found on ’86 to current Ford Aerostar vans and ’01 to current full size Ford vans. It also works on the rear heater hose couplings found on ’86 to current Chrysler and Plymouth.
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.
Which is better Lisle or GM heater hose disconnect?
The Lisle Quick Disconnect tool for GM heater hoses is much easier to use than the plastic ones and it does not break after one or two uses. Pages with related products.
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 happens if you disconnect the heater core?
No Heat. The first and most obvious consequence of disconnecting your car’s heater core is that the heater won’t work. No coolant going into the core means no hot air coming from the vents.