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LS3 swap water pump heater hose location probelm

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Old 08-21-2012, 09:55 AM
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amantinori
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Default LS3 swap water pump heater hose location probelm

I have a vintageair pulley system on an LS 3 swap that im doing and have to relocate the heater hoses. Has any one does this ? need a good location for the new hose holes. Already plunged the stock hose holes.
Old 08-21-2012, 11:25 AM
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I tapped the holes an put in 90s to clear the control arm. I've seen people drill and tap directlt above the original openings at a 45 degree angle. You'll have to see how thick the material is around there to see if there's enough to tap.
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Check out my post. I know it is long but some good info in it.


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...o-my-72-a.html

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