I bought a TYC aftermarket core to replace my blocked up (so blocked I couldn't flush it out) existing one. I took a couple hours cursing under my breath working in 40* weather and got the new one in without too much drama.
Before I installed it I compared it to the OEM and one of the outlets was about 3/4" shorter. No biggie, I'll just cut/ remove the OEM heater hose and replace it with a longer section.. WRONG- # 17 is crimped to #16
By my index finger, I had already started hacking away before I realized that it wasn't a slip on connection.
What are my options? I need my car for work monday. I can't detach the hardlines so I can pull that one out and try to pick out the existing hose and crimp a new section in. Please advise, I'm really at a loss now
Cut off the crimp an slide a new section of hose as far as you can over the hard line (use some WD-40 on it). Put 2 or 3 clamps on it and then put the other end on the heater core like normal. If you have a flaring tool, you can flare the end a bit and take the sharp edge off with sandpaper. That will hold the hose better.
Been there, done that on other cars. Be glad it's 40 there. Was 6 here this morning, got up to 26, but now it's back down to 16. Stay warm.
Cut off the crimp an slide a new section of hose as far as you can over the hard line (use some WD-40 on it). Put 2 or 3 clamps on it and then put the other end on the heater core like normal. If you have a flaring tool, you can flare the end a bit and take the sharp edge off with sandpaper. That will hold the hose better.
Been there, done that on other cars. Be glad it's 40 there. Was 6 here this morning, got up to 26, but now it's back down to 16. Stay warm.
Yeah I did some searching and found that solution too, going to attempt it tomorrow but I'm not sure how I'll pull that hardline out far enough so I can get at it with a dremel- its a real clusterf*** in there. I don't have a flaring tool, but I'm thinking of what else I can do to make a flare of sorts. Worst case scenario I'll re-route the core but its going to get really cold this week.
I don't know how you do it! I have terrible circulation/ body temp regulation and my extremities quite literally begin to freeze under 55*. In fact I'm shocked that I got by today, only reason probably being that I was wearing latex gloves that would normally make you sweat in warmer temps.
How do I do it? I freeze my ass off and b!tch miserably. I wear lots of warm clothes and nitrile gloves under my work gloves. Of course, that's for when I have to go out. It I don't have to, I stay inside and b!tch about not getting anything done.
I would use a tubing cutter on that line. A dremel will fill the tube with crap that could kill the water pump seal. Lowe's or Home Depot will have little tubing cutters in the plumbing section for a few bucks that will cut that line with no debris. You don't have to flare it, but it helps. I have attached several heater and radiator hoses to smooth tubes without any problems. A bead or even a small flare will help retain the hose, but 2 or 3 clamps will do the same. If you use WD-40, it will help you slide the hose on, then it will turn into a sticky goo that will glue the hose in place. Use the product's downside to your advantage.
This morning (4:00 AM) I woke up to 13 degrees and a light coating of snow. Had to take the dog out and she didn't even listen to my bitching. I get no respect...
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I got it done today, went smoothly after I cut the crimp off thankfully. Now I'm heading out to road test it, all I did was run it to temp and bleeding the coolant.
I usually wear fabric gloves with rubber facing. I leave an incandescent trouble light on & wrap my hands around the bulb guard when my fingers get too cold. Helps prolong the misery fun!
I've used those plenty in the cold and they're useless for me, they just breathe too much unlike the latex. Now if I had something warm to put my hands up against I'm sure it'd be better . I think we can all agree that working on cars in the cold outside sucks.
