How to replace a heater hose on a 2001 Oldsmobile silloute
I just had a radiator put in my 2000 Honda accord Friday today the car over heated I had it towed back to the shop that did the work they charged me for a heater hose and the tow
Take out engine side hose by quick release remove plate then slip out black box. Replace metal tubes that run from the heater core to the firewall. remember to replace thermostat if need be and execute a coolant flush.
Cut off the crimp connectors, pull the old hose off and replace with conventional heater hose and conventional hose clamps
I cut off the rusted out lines with a small tubing cutter and replaced them with regular heater hose and clamped the ends. Copper tubing and hose clamps also work.
What is a "belt hose" What is a "belt hose"
I would simply call my mechanic.
loosen the clamp holding the hose on to a fitting and pull the hose free.
i need to know how to remove heater cor i need to know how to remove heater cor Did you try blowing it out with an air hose first, usually they just get clogged up , never bad enough to replace unless rusted and leaking
A blocked heater hose could cause a leak. A stopped up heater core could as well. Or the connector in the Windstar could be cracked.
Disconnect the rubber hoses from the heater and the intake. Once the clamp is removed, take a sharp knife and split the rubber ends and peal them off. DO NOT pull on the heater core as you can damage the heater core. Take a hacksaw and cut the band off and replace the heater hose using new clamps.
Replacing the heater hose bypass fitting will depend on how the fitting was installed. It could be screwed or bolted in. Try searching for your specific vehicle for a detailed description of the install.