Gruven heater core T-connectors

[j91z28d1]

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

 

[rdezs]

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




This is where I trimmed the heater pipes above the spare tire

 

[j91z28d1]

that's very nicely done.

 

[donjetman]

Gruven T's, DO IT
https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/heater-core-t-connectors-broke.116171/

 

[Ilikemtb999]

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!

https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-47157-Radiator-Connector-Chevrolet/dp/B08Z647QV4/ref=pd_lpo_d_sccl_2/138-9400278-2727900?pd_rd_w=KX6kO&content-id=amzn1.sym.4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_p=4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_r=HRY40WEA3QGH39HV1DTN&pd_rd_wg=aniFE&pd_rd_r=4a89fbbc-ac10-465f-80f0-5e9ca7e9ec75&pd_rd_i=B08Z647QV4&psc=1

 

[donjetman]

or
New heater hose w/metal y fitting, Dorman# 626-553 or NAPA# 827-5730-1

 

[Ilikemtb999]

or
New heater hose w/metal y fitting, Dorman# 626-553 or NAPA# 827-5730-1

That’s what I quoted from KB