Hvac heater inlet hose and tee connector

[ScottyBoy]

After reading about this again I decide I'm going to replace both of mine before they break. I had the black one so I ordered the white one last night. I am not looking forward to it but figure it's better to do them on my terms instead of having to do them in the cold or snow.

That's what I did with mine. I had one of the quick connects crack and started spewing coolant while driving. I saw how brittle the other we're, and I just ordered both tees and the second quick connect and I repkarep them all. I got each one from Rockauto for under $8 each.

 

[Meccanoble]

Both of mine broke at different times but I never had to replace/cut hose. The last tee connector I replaced broke inside the hose not because it was too brittle but I wasnt patient with removing but with some patience and pliers, I was able to get the nipple out. But many cut the hose and its just hose, shouldnt be a big deal if it needs to be cut, just more measurements and accessories to make it all work.

 

[ScottyBoy]

Both of mine broke at different times but I never had to replace/cut hose. The last tee connector I replaced broke inside the hose not because it was too brittle but I wasnt patient with removing but with some patience and pliers, I was able to get the nipple out. But many cut the hose and its just hose, shouldnt be a big deal if it needs to be cut, just more measurements and accessories to make it all work.

Same here. I had the entire nipple part break off and get stuck inside the hose. I considered just cutting off that part of the hose, but I ended up squeezing the hose with pliers and I essentially crushed the nipple apart and just dumped the crumbs out of the hose. The few longer pieces that didn't fall right out were easily pulled out with needlenose pliers.

 

[KilluminatiDre]

Part came in. I cut the hose and used a hose clamp. I'll eventually replace the hose but for now im happy the leaking has stopped. Such a pain getting tje old tee off. Thanks everyone for the advice and tips.

Also a local shop thats very reasonable on prices wanted $180 for this. I'm glad i did it myself. Cost me $22 for everything and a little bit of blood.

 

[Meccanoble]

Yea, the quick connects did not disconnect the tee connector that quickly for me.

 

[Rocket Man]

Yea, the quick connects did not disconnect the tee connector that quickly for me.

They're only quick connects, not quick disconnects lol. More like never disconnects.