quick disconncet on rear heater core

[onspeed]

Just wondering how these are supposed to be removed. Do I use something like this:

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Here's a picture of what it looks like. I think it's just like the quick disconnect that's on the intake manifold.

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not my photo.

 

[95Escahoe]

For the heater core? Theres the one on the water pump, and one on the rear of the intake (350 TBI) I think the Vortec is the same.....

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[SAATR]

Usually some needle nose pliers and a small pick. You have to depress both tabs and then pull it out. Can be quite a chore if it's old.

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[95Escahoe]

Even if it breaks parts stores stock those

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[onspeed]

Its the rear heater core on a suburban.

I usually just use pliers and a lot of force but I wasn't sure if there's a proper tool to remove that will make it easier. i always end up breaking them too.

 

[highspeed]

I believe there is a tool specifically made for those connections, but I have always had good luck with a good set of pliers and a firm grip.

If the piece is old, expect it to pretty much fall apart. The replacement is cheap though and usually available anywhere for cheap

 

[onspeed]

The rear heater hose is a special line though. Goes from a metal pipe into a rubber pipe back to the metal connector that's pictured. I could just cut the line and replace with a rubber hose, in fact, I think that might be less work than playing with the stupid quick disconnect.

 

[someotherguy]

Problem is you're thinking it's a quick disconnect. It's a quick connect. Designed solely for ease of assembly when the truck is being built new; not meant to make servicing it any easier. In fact usually makes it much more difficult, as you're finding.

Richard