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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 08:30 AM
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Heater Hoses

I am replacing the heater hoses on my 99 Expy - I had one of the T fittings decide to start leaking.

Question - is there a hose under the intake manifold that takes coolant back to the back of the engine for the heater or is this a metal pipe the whole way? I have searched the internet high and low and cannot seem to find an answer.

If there IS a rubber hose under there, has anybody every had it leak? I'm trying to figure out if it would be worth replacing while I have the system drained. Considering the mileage and the fact that I can't see it, I have no idea what shape it is in.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 09:21 AM
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It's a metal tube from the factory. Sometimes when the metal rots people will replace it with heater hose. So it's metal as long as it's all original under your intake.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2016 | 09:35 AM
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Sweet thanks Alloro.

I like that picture - I wish my engine was that clean
 
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