So how do you change the heater hose nipple?

[dwcopple]

On a 92 where it is on the rear of the intake? Seems like there's a wire loom and a bracket that get in the way. Also, how do you release the coolant hose? I've got a decent leak on mine. See pics.

 

[Supercharged111]

Give the plastic quick release a squeeze, it should disintegrate, and then the hose is free to be pulled out. From there socket, extension, maybe some heat around the fitting with a propane torch, send it and see what happens.

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

Seems like there's a wire loom and a bracket that get in the way.

Give the plastic quick release a squeeze, it should disintegrate, and then the hose is free to be pulled out.

Another way, if you can, don't mess with the quick connect, take a wrench and unscrew the fitting out of the manifold. Then remove the Quick connect from the pipe fitting.

THIS IS ONE TIME DORMAN ACTUALLY MAKE A BETTER THAN OE PART. Get this guy from your favorite "Help" isle. Rather than pop metal, it's actually made from solid metal. Don't pay attention to the label, this fits 87+ years.

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[Supercharged111]

Another way, if you can, don't mess with the quick connect, take a wrench and unscrew the fitting out of the manifold. Then remove the Quick connect from the pipe fitting.

THIS IS ONE TIME DORMAN ACTUALLY MAKE A BETTER THAN OE PART. Get this guy from your favorite "Help" isle. Rather than pop metal, it's actually made from solid metal. Don't pay attention to the label, this fits 87+ years.

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There are 2 other instances I have to give Dorman credit, if not briefly. The replacement front sway bars for 97-03 or so W bodies were solid as opposed to hollow factory GM that tended to break into multiple pieces. The other being the LS2 replacement intake manifold. For a brief moment, this FAST knockoff was available cheap and easily ported to get close to the aftermarket. Once they figured this out thought, they jacked up the price and now the juice isn't worth the squeeze.

 

[dwcopple]

Another way, if you can, don't mess with the quick connect, take a wrench and unscrew the fitting out of the manifold. Then remove the Quick connect from the pipe fitting.

THIS IS ONE TIME DORMAN ACTUALLY MAKE A BETTER THAN OE PART. Get this guy from your favorite "Help" isle. Rather than pop metal, it's actually made from solid metal. Don't pay attention to the label, this fits 87+ years.

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Thanks for this. Now, what is the easiest tool to get in there to turn the old one out carefully? FYI, my hood is currently off. Oh, and is the Dorman part restricted flow like the oem part?

 

[Caman96]

the easiest tool

A socket. Pretty sure they make some extractor if it breaks, seen it mentioned a few times on forum. Mine spun right out.

 

[dwcopple]

A socket. Pretty sure they make some extractor if it breaks, seen it mentioned a few times on forum. Mine spun right out.

With heat or without?

 

[Supercharged111]

I won't chance it without some heat.

 

[Caman96]

With heat or without?

I didn’t heat, but mine only had 46k on it, was still 24 years old, but was pretty clean.

 

[Schurkey]

The Dorman part is restricted just like OEM.

Lisle made a three-piece extractor tool, reamer, and pipe-thread tap (62450) for when the original fitting crumbles. Discontinued, but there's some old-stock hanging around.
www.lislecorp.com/specialty-tools/heater-hose-coupler-repair-kit

OBSOLETE AT FACTORY - 62450 Heater Hose Coupler Repair Kit

Removes Even the Most Corroded Heater HoseRemoves Even the Most Corroded Heater HoseCouplers on GM Vehicles.

www.lislecorp.com

Also sold with NAPA branding, and probably re-packaged for other retailers. This is the NAPA-labeled product, with most of the branding removed.
www.dspoutlet.com/products/2-pack-napa-service-tools-77-4029-heater-hose-coupler-repair-kit-professional-900

2 Pack Napa Service Tools 77-4029 Heater Hose Coupler Repair Kit Professional 900

New in packaging, comes with 2! - - Dixon Sales and Products LLC

dspoutlet.com

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The extractor tool, minus the pipe tap and reamer, is still available.
www.amazon.com/Lisle-62200-Heater-Coupler-Remover/dp/B0002SRCME/ref=sr_1_19

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