Blown heater hose

[edandpeg]

Going to cut out bad section..put in copper tube with clamps..is that ok?

[kyjman]

Why not just buy a new piece of heater hose and put it in? It isnt that expensive for heater hose is it now? I know its been awhlie since I bought any..

[desert_freak]

Sure it will work but for about a $1/ft just replace it and stick the copper pipe and clamps in your truck somewhere for a future emergency!

P.J.

[edandpeg]

Arrg! this hose goes to the water pump..looks like a plumber night mare!..maybe just me?

[andy d]

oh that one.trine to remember the way to do that one. the one down by the alternator, right? the thing to do is buy a piece a foot longer than what you have. also 2 new clamps. you've got to get a clear field. remove stuff thats in the way.lemmee go take a peek at mine. yup, looks like the alternator bracket,the three cornered one has to be removed. do your self a favor and disco the ground at the battery before proceding.my other advice is to use a 5/16 socket on a nut driver to work the clamps.the socket is alot easier to work in tight situations than a screwdriver. mending a hose is a good emergency type repair. best to fix it though, the hose will just fail again, often at the worst time.

[MuddyWag]

Listen to the man regarding the batery ground. the alt post is right there, don't want to use it as a portable welder :eek:
No, it's not just you, it's a PITA! :mad:

[Lugnut]

As I'm remembering from my rebuild a few years ago, I'm thinking the heater fitting on the water pump is 3/4", the fitting on the heater core is 5/8"? maybe. If you'll use 3/4" heater hose from the water pump, and adapt it down to 5/8" at some point along the hose that's practical, maybe pushing that 3/4" onto the water pump won't be such a **** hassle. Most parts stores have the reducer needed. Just a thought.
Yeah, I remember. It was a bugger to get on. AMC musta used a moulded hose on that application.

[edandpeg]

did the copper tube...clamps and such ehh ..nother beer?