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Old Nov 18, 2020 | 10:50 AM
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3d Print Ford Quick Disconnect Tool

Hey everyone,

I'm wondering if anyone has a 3d model file of the quick disconnect tool needed to remove the heater core hoses.
I can't find one anywhere online, but it seems so simple. I've even found quick disconnect tool organizers to 3d print, but no tool!

I think something like this is what I'm looking for?
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Old Nov 18, 2020 | 04:20 PM
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IMHO, between the ac, fuel lines, oil cooler/trans lines & heater hoses, each a different size, just buy a kit with all the tools........

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Old Nov 19, 2020 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Beechkid
IMHO, between the ac, fuel lines, oil cooler/trans lines & heater hoses, each a different size, just buy a kit with all the tools........

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Absolutely go this ^^ route----pissing around with a 3D printed tool when the commercially available versions are to be found everywhere doesn't make a lot of sense.

Do know though the heater line quick connects have slightly different and better suited tools than the fuel lines----in my experience anyway, YMMV.

I like and have this style:
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Do know though the heater line quick connects have slightly different and better suited tools than the fuel lines----in my experience anyway, YMMV.

I like and have this style: Quick Connect Tools
Yes! I bought a couple "specialty" ones for those one off requirements. This particular kit which I bought has the different styles of DC tools and that as you also must know is the real key aside from having the correct size !
 
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Yes! I bought a couple "specialty" ones for those one off requirements. This particular kit which I bought has the different styles of DC tools and that as you also must know is the real key aside from having the correct size !


What I've learned over time is the heater hose Quick Connect removal "secret" is knowing or understanding the hose-attached portion pulls free from the tube leaving the locking tab portion still on the tube.

Honestly I've removed heater hoses using a pair of pliers but only after learning how they lock into place. Of course along the way learning all this I ruined a few of the locking tabs---good thing they're so readily available in most parts outlets.
 
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What I've learned over time is the heater hose Quick Connect removal "secret" is knowing or understanding the hose-attached portion pulls free from the tube leaving the locking tab portion still on the tube.

Honestly I've removed heater hoses using a pair of pliers but only after learning how they lock into place. Of course along the way learning all this I ruined a few of the locking tabs---good thing they're so readily available in most parts outlets.
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