351w hose replacement
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351w hose replacement
Howdy,
I have to replace a small section of hose. It runs from the water pump to the heater. I am replacing the section from the water pump to the tube that attaches to alternator, 6 inches or so.. Will I have to bleed the line after I replace the hose? Can I just add coolant to the radiator and go? Is there any precaution I should take before replacing the hose? Small job, but I need the heater to work. Little chilly in Co. these days.
Thanks in advance,
Shiner
I have to replace a small section of hose. It runs from the water pump to the heater. I am replacing the section from the water pump to the tube that attaches to alternator, 6 inches or so.. Will I have to bleed the line after I replace the hose? Can I just add coolant to the radiator and go? Is there any precaution I should take before replacing the hose? Small job, but I need the heater to work. Little chilly in Co. these days.
Thanks in advance,
Shiner
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After going back over my post I would add to turn your heater on high while "burping" the system so as to clear any air trapped in the new line(s).
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Hey Shiner something else you could do while the bad hose in being changed is disconnect the other heater hose and flush out the heater core with a water hose.
Those two small hose's are a in and out to the core. A good low pressure flush may help your heat.
Just an idea while the system is open.
Those two small hose's are a in and out to the core. A good low pressure flush may help your heat.
Just an idea while the system is open.
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That is a good idea. I imagine the lines are easy to distinguish, flow in and flow out. Should I just hold the hose to the "in" line and wait til all the coolant flows out? Shouldn't take much pressure to flush, i imagine.
Really appreciate the help.
adios
S
Really appreciate the help.
adios
S
