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Old Jan 30, 2025 | 10:19 PM
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Noticed tonight the “T fitting where the hoses branch off to the heater core has a crack starting. For now I put a hose clamp around it to prevent it from cracking more before the proper fix. Do they make a replacement T fitting or do you have to replace the whole fitting with hoses? From what little info I found I read it’s not serviceable. Thanks
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Old Jan 31, 2025 | 05:43 AM
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throw a brass T in it and you'll never have to worry about it again. I did it shortly after buying mine. (I think its 3/8ths off the top of my head but double check me on that)

Amazon.com: Dorman 55108 3/8 In. Brass Tee Connector Universal Fit : Automotive Amazon.com: Dorman 55108 3/8 In. Brass Tee Connector Universal Fit : Automotive
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throw a brass T in it and you'll never have to worry about it again. I did it shortly after buying mine. (I think its 3/8ths off the top of my head but double check me on that)

Amazon.com: Dorman 55108 3/8 In. Brass Tee Connector Universal Fit : Automotive
I seen those but thats the smaller one closer to the throttle body right? This is the larger one on the passenger side near the water pump where it branches off to the heater.
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Nope 3/8ths would be the bigger one that comes off of the coolant reservoir right in front of the radiator.
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I replaced mine w brass about a year ago after reading a similar thread.
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I replaced mine w brass about a year ago after reading a similar thread.
Same here
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