Replacing Heater Hose
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Replacing Heater Hose
Need to replace my heater hose (73 350w/ air)...are there stubs on the engine-side of the firewall or do you need to access the heater core under the dash?
Any advise would be much appreciated!
Any advise would be much appreciated!
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Originally Posted by 73vert
Need to replace my heater hose (73 350w/ air)...are there stubs on the engine-side of the firewall or do you need to access the heater core under the dash?
Any advise would be much appreciated!
Any advise would be much appreciated!
Melting Slicks
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From: Somerset, NJ
You need to jack the front end up and use (2) jack stands if you don't have a lift. The hoses are right under the passenger side of the firewall. Make sure you cut them off. You may have to take the rock guard off to gain access if there is still one on your car. Don't try to pull the hoses off unless you want to replace your heater core while you are at it. Like others have said get yourself a new razor blade and slit the hose along the area that is connected to the heater core and gently take them off. Get yourself a can of spray silicone to spray in the new hoses when you put them on. They will slide right on really nice after spraying. Don't try putting them on dry. Use 2 new stainless hose clamps and your are good to go.
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There are 2 different sized heater hoses and the originals had a formed elbow at the heater box end. Gates makes the hoses with the formed elbows and they are available at most auto parts stores.
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by Big Fish
There are 2 different sized heater hoses and the originals had a formed elbow at the heater box end. Gates makes the hoses with the formed elbows and they are available at most auto parts stores.
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Originally Posted by ffas23
You need to jack the front end up and use (2) jack stands if you don't have a lift. The hoses are right under the passenger side of the firewall. Make sure you cut them off. You may have to take the rock guard off to gain access if there is still one on your car. Don't try to pull the hoses off unless you want to replace your heater core while you are at it. Like others have said get yourself a new razor blade and slit the hose along the area that is connected to the heater core and gently take them off. Get yourself a can of spray silicone to spray in the new hoses when you put them on. They will slide right on really nice after spraying. Don't try putting them on dry. Use 2 new stainless hose clamps and your are good to go.
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