CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion

C3 General General C3 Corvette Discussion not covered in Tech
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Heater core bypass

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 9, 2022 | 06:25 AM
Share
  #1  
Fredric Björnefält's Avatar
Fredric Björnefält
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 169
Likes: 43
From: Stockholm Sweden
Default Heater core bypass
Hi guys,

I’ve got a leaking heater core so I need to bypass it. Since my car is an LS5 with ac I’m not just sure how to do it. I got the expansion tank under the rh fender. Can I reroute the hose from the intake manifold to the expansion tank or do I need to do something else? Can’t fint anything when searching.

//Freddie
Reply
0
Old May 11, 2022 | 07:30 PM
Share
  #2  
delandjohn's Avatar
delandjohn
Instructor
 
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 194
Likes: 14
Default
Have same problem with my 72 LS5. Let me know how you solve problem,
Reply
0
Old May 11, 2022 | 10:49 PM
Share
  #3  
Don77's Avatar
Don77
Instructor
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2021
Posts: 127
Likes: 98
Default
Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core and connect them together. Can’t imagine that an LS5 is significantly different than an L48 or any other heater core that I’ve bypassed over the years.
Reply
1
Old May 12, 2022 | 01:21 PM
Share
  #4  
Kerschmolar's Avatar
Kerschmolar
Pro
Supporting Lifetime
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Nov 2019
Posts: 648
Likes: 353
From: Portland, Oregon
Default
Hose clamps are a reasonable temp remedy until you can to the heater core project.
Reply
0

Get notified of new replies

To Heater core bypass

Back to Subforum
C3 General
View Next Unread
It finally happened…




Click for Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump
Trending Topics

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:02 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE