Heater Hose?...
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Heater Hose?...
I split a hose at the drag strip last night...fortunately it split right by the connection so we were able to cut off the part that split, undo the routing bracket and reconnect it so I could finish the event and get home...
Can someone tell me exactly which hose this is so I can order a new one tomorrow...I have a 93 coupe..here are a couple of pics...thanks
It's the hose running under that round thingy..lol
Close up of where we cut and reconnected it...
Can someone tell me exactly which hose this is so I can order a new one tomorrow...I have a 93 coupe..here are a couple of pics...thanks
It's the hose running under that round thingy..lol
Close up of where we cut and reconnected it...
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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That hose connects to the steel tube that attaches to the rear of both cylinder heads. The tube is called the "air bleed pipe assembly". The hose is shown in the service manual as "Hose-radiator surge tank to air bleed pipe"
Your broken hose is part of the metal and rubber hose assembly that runs along the center wheel well panel from the surge tank to the radiator and overflow tank. To properly replace the air bleed hose, it looks like you need the entire assembly which includes the air bleed hose and the coolant recovery hose.
A quick fix would be to cut the other end of the air bleed hose at the metal crimp fitting and just replace the hose with a suitable piece of coolant hose and use screw clamps at both ends. Just make sure to get a piece of hose with the correct ID so that the clamps will seal against cooling system pressure (15-18psi).
Your broken hose is part of the metal and rubber hose assembly that runs along the center wheel well panel from the surge tank to the radiator and overflow tank. To properly replace the air bleed hose, it looks like you need the entire assembly which includes the air bleed hose and the coolant recovery hose.
A quick fix would be to cut the other end of the air bleed hose at the metal crimp fitting and just replace the hose with a suitable piece of coolant hose and use screw clamps at both ends. Just make sure to get a piece of hose with the correct ID so that the clamps will seal against cooling system pressure (15-18psi).
Last edited by c4cruiser; Mar 12, 2006 at 10:28 AM.
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Thanks cruiser...the quick fix might be something to consider...
FWIW, I just spoke with Chris at Superior Chevy...they don't sell the OEM replacement...he will sell you a piece of hose only...he said the recommended repair is to cut off the metal crimp and clamp the rubber hose at both ends...we agreed I should get the hose locally..
FWIW, I just spoke with Chris at Superior Chevy...they don't sell the OEM replacement...he will sell you a piece of hose only...he said the recommended repair is to cut off the metal crimp and clamp the rubber hose at both ends...we agreed I should get the hose locally..
Last edited by Fuzzy Dice; Mar 13, 2006 at 10:10 AM.
