heater core
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heater core
what's the best way to bypass a heater core without having hoses running all over looking stupid?
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Follow the hoses back as far as possible towards the water pump and either remove the two hoses and replace with a short piece of hose or cut them and use a coupling and a couple of clamps.
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i saw a pic somewhere that there were no hoses at all. I don't know if they just plugged the intake and waterpump and took the thermostat out or what they did.
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grab a couple 1/2" brass plugs to put in the intake and waterpump. Its a hella lot nice looking than a piece of hose running across the 2 for no reason. You might also be able to find chrome plugs if you like the bling.
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Originally posted by firebird45331
that wouldn't be good for the pump to push against a closed thermostat would it?
that wouldn't be good for the pump to push against a closed thermostat would it?
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I took the two hoses off the firewall and connected them with a 6" piece of brass pipe. Tighten up two clamps and your good to go.
FYI.
Getting those hoses off the firewall was a chore. They were seared on there pretty good. 17 years and lots of heat from the engine.
FYI.
Getting those hoses off the firewall was a chore. They were seared on there pretty good. 17 years and lots of heat from the engine.
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