How do you disconnect a GMC heater hose?

If this happens on the side of the road, the “get you home” fix is cutting the other heater hose and making a loop at the water pump. The disconnect tool works by releasing the spring fingers on the inside of the connector. The small plastic tool folds around the backside of the tube, and is slid into the connector until the fingers are released.

What to do when heater hose connector breaks?

Using a small reciprocating saw or hacksaw blade, cut the top and bottom of the connector just until you hit pipe. You can split it with a flat blade screwdriver if it doesn’t come apart easily. When one connector breaks, the other is usually not far behind.

What should I do if my radiator hose breaks?

When one connector breaks, the other is usually not far behind. You should replace both connectors at once to avoid a repeat situation. One of the hoses has a plastic Y on it, one hose goes to the heater core, one comes from the radiator overflow canister, and the other side goes to the water pump.

How do you disconnect a water line from a heater?

Much like a fuel line disconnect, the water hose tool is two half-moons with tabs that slide in behind the connector. Pop the tool behind the connector, and then pull of the hose to remove it. The tool remains on the pipe, don’t forget to take it off before installing a new hose.

Where can I get plastic heater hose connectors?

The plastic heater hose connectors are available from your local NAPA Auto Parts Store, or in an emergency you can temporarily use a basic worm-type hose clamp on the hose over the remaining copper tubing of the heater core. But the real trick is getting the connector off the pipe. A disconnect tool is available and usually does the trick quickly.

How do you cut a heater hose connector?

The key to cutting the connector is to make one straight cut across the top and another slice across the bottom, splitting the connector in half. Using a small reciprocating saw or hacksaw blade, cut the top and bottom of the connector just until you hit pipe. You can split it with a flat blade screwdriver if it doesn’t come apart easily.

When did GM stop using heater hose disconnects?

All GM trucks and SUVs used plastic heater hose connectors (disconnects) for the heater hoses from 1999-2014. The problem with this is that over time, the plastic becomes brittle and breaks off. Because the connector breaks in the middle, you can’t just simply slide the hose over the heater barb and toss on a worm-clamp.

How do you remove a gas heater hose?

Then the connector simply slides off the pipe. Much like a fuel line disconnect, the water hose tool is two half-moons with tabs that slide in behind the connector. Pop the tool behind the connector, and then pull of the hose to remove it. The tool remains on the pipe, don’t forget to take it off before installing a new hose.

When to replace plastic heater hose connectors in GMC?

Replacing GM plastic heater hose connectors is often an emergency situation, where the hose has broken on the side of the road. It is not a bad idea to preemptively attack this problem and replace them before one breaks and leaves you stranded.

How do you bypass the coolant around the heater core?

Disconnect the heater hoses from the firewall side. Both heater hoses will be connected to nipples, which go through the firewall and into the heater core. To bypass the coolant around the heater core, it is necessary to divert the heater hoses coming from the engine to somewhere other than the core itself.

Is the engine block heater on my Silverado Sierra?

I just bought a new 2011 Silverado with the 5.3 L and it has the engine block heater. My question is; how do I know if the block heater is working? My last truck I could hear it sizzling after it was plugged in for a bit.

How can I tell if my engine block heater is working?

After it’s plugged in for a half hour, put your hand in the area where the heater is mounted, and if it’s warmer than the ambient temperature around on other metal parts not directly connected to the engine block, that’d be a pretty good sign it is working. Of course, you could go all high-tech and use a thermometer, but probably not needed.

When to turn on engine block heater on 2011 Chevy Equinox?

According to the manual the heater on our 2011 Equinox said it didn’t even kick on until 0 degrees F. below −18°C (0°F). Vehicles with an at least four hours before starting. above −18°C (0°F). for more information.

Why is the heater on my GMC Sierra not working?

Have a 2000 gmc sierra. Heater not blowing out hot air. Both input and output hoses hot. Can air . On hot it is just blowing lukewarm air . Putting hotter. Temp gauge is registering just below 210 Could be 2 things, one would be a bad temperature valve, a plugged heater core, or a blend door actuator.

Why does my water pump keep leaking coolant?

Coolant Leak at the Front-Center of your Car The water pump is comprised of multiple gaskets and seals that keep coolant contained and ensure that consistent flow of coolant is delivered from the radiator to the engine. Eventually, these gaskets and seals will wear out, dry up, crack or break entirely.

What to do if your car water pump is leaking?

If you notice there is a leak of coolant (which will appear to be green or sometimes red in color) under the center of your car, truck or SUV, contact a professional mechanic to inspect this problem. More often than not, it’s a leak from the water pump that can be repaired before it gets worse.

How do you remove an old heater hose?

You will also need to purchase the Lisle 39400 Angled Disconnect Tool Set (use the plastic green sleeve) and the heater hose quick disconnect puller (long metal bar with 5/8″ u-type end) to pull the old heater hose connector off. It was frozen on. You’ll really need to pull hard/jerk hard on the old connector until it pops off.

How do you disconnect a GMC heater hose?