which heater hose goes where?
#1
Burning Brakes
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which heater hose goes where?
There are two different heater hoses. The 5/8" comes from the heater core and routes direct to the ???? and the 3/4" comes from the core to the overflow tank and then to the ????.
I know there are only two answers (manifold and water pump) but I am thinking over the years it is quite possible they have gotten mixed up and I want to get them right this time.
Thanks
Chris
I know there are only two answers (manifold and water pump) but I am thinking over the years it is quite possible they have gotten mixed up and I want to get them right this time.
Thanks
Chris
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Re: which heater hose goes where? (71roadster)
it doesn't really matter actually...i took the top hose from the heater core and installed it to the intake, the lower hose from the core goes to the water pump...it just looks right IMO -- keeps you from crossing the hoses as well...
[Modified by eleven79, 6:28 PM 4/14/2003]
[Modified by eleven79, 6:28 PM 4/14/2003]
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Re: which heater hose goes where? (eleven79)
it doesn't really matter actually...i took the top hose from the heater core and installed it to the intake, the lower hose from the core goes to the water pump...it just looks right IMO -- keeps you from crossing the hoses as well...
[Modified by eleven79, 6:28 PM 4/14/2003]
[Modified by eleven79, 6:28 PM 4/14/2003]
If I remember my shop teacher correctly, he said "top to top, bottom to bottom". Top heater core outlet to the top of the engine (intake manifold) and the bottom heater core outlet to the bottom (water pump).
Good luck.
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Re: which heater hose goes where? (eleven79)
On my 82, the front hose connecting to the water pump is 3/4 and the rear hose coming of the rear of the intake by the distributor is 5/8. I just did the manual shut off valves as my core has sprung a leak I believe-and Im not interested in changing it out any time soon.
Brent....
Brent....
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Re: which heater hose goes where? (71roadster)
If your 71 has the aluminum tank like mine does, the top heater core hose goes to the tank. Then the line leaving the tank goes to the water pump. The lower heater hose goes to the intake manifold. I can take some pics if needed. Email or IM.
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Re: which heater hose goes where? (REDSHARKONBOYDS)
5/8" to the intake, 3/4" to the water pump. most chevy V8s are like that in my experience :thumbs: