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Old May 15, 2022 | 10:10 PM
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I just removed the compressor and hoses from my factory air 68, it didn't really work anyway. Heater hoses were already removed when I bought it. However I do want the heater for fall & early spring driving. Can I simply hook the heater hoses back up to have functioning heat? Or do I have to use some kind of AC delete kit? TIA
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Yes buy AC heater hoses hook them up and you'll get heat, provided your heater core doesn't leak. You can PM me if you need more answers.
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Thanks guys! Wasn't sure if the controls would work right or not.
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if you go to the trouble of putting moulded preformed hoses on and may or may not find a leak... or may want no water in hot weather.. i would instal 2 shut off valves one on each hose just in case...so you can at least have the option
many threads on this
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Before you connect the two hoses to the block/water pump, flush the heater core with water.
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Often times the heater core hoses are bypassed due to a leaking core. Be prepared for that possibility.
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