Gruven heater core T-connectors

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j91z28d1

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I just did this on my truck. I ended up using a small saw from my friend to cut off those crappy connectors. Ill go with the gruven maybe next month when i address every hose in the cooling system. But what about the rear? I didnread that the rear heater core has some problem with the line breaking or something.


I have the plastic replacement ones for the rear. Dorman seems to be the only ones in that size. I got the part number off here. but I haven't got around to replacing them.

another guy had a hard time getting them off and the hose on the other end is a factory crimp fit to metal pipe. doesn't look fun job and I got lazy. I can look up the part number if you need it but they are plastic
 

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I did my rear heater hoses, and modified the OEM heater pipes. No more crimp fitting. Also use the Dorman fitting, 3/4 in to 5/8 hose barb

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This is where I trimmed the heater pipes above the spare tire
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The straight connector is not needed for trucks with rear heat.

You CANNOT use a Gruven T-connector to replace the Y-connector down by the water pump BUT you can buy the Dorman 626-553 which is a direct replacement made from aluminum. That is what I used.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/113134563530

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The only way you can buy it is with hoses. They don't sell it separately, I called Dorman and asked.
I didn't see this info posted but you can get that Y separate now dorman part number 47157!
 
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New heater hose w/metal y fitting, Dorman# 626-553 or NAPA# 827-5730-1
 

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