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Gruven heater core T-connectors
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kbuskill
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Got an email from Paul at Gruven...
Ken,
Another forum member contacted us recently about the possibility of using a spring clamp on the billet tees. I read some of the posts on that thread (wow, lively bunch!) and wanted to let you know the reason for using the existing screw clamps is the width requirement. We have 5/16” max width requirement for the band clamps. This is due to the weld bead and the very limited space available to install. In order to properly TIG weld the fitting, we require a certain bead and we just don’t want to reduce that. The OEM went with the quick disconnect style to save space as well, but these tees require a bit more room. Wish we could switch over to spring style clamps as I like those as well but the screw clamps will also work just fine. We have had quite a few people install these tees already and everyone likes them a lot. Don’t know if you wanted to convey any of that in the discussion or not but just an FYI.
Paul
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So there it is ladies and jelly spoons.. directly from the horses mouth.
Ken,
Another forum member contacted us recently about the possibility of using a spring clamp on the billet tees. I read some of the posts on that thread (wow, lively bunch!) and wanted to let you know the reason for using the existing screw clamps is the width requirement. We have 5/16” max width requirement for the band clamps. This is due to the weld bead and the very limited space available to install. In order to properly TIG weld the fitting, we require a certain bead and we just don’t want to reduce that. The OEM went with the quick disconnect style to save space as well, but these tees require a bit more room. Wish we could switch over to spring style clamps as I like those as well but the screw clamps will also work just fine. We have had quite a few people install these tees already and everyone likes them a lot. Don’t know if you wanted to convey any of that in the discussion or not but just an FYI.
Paul
www.GruvenParts.com
https://www.facebook.com/GruvenParts/
So there it is ladies and jelly spoons.. directly from the horses mouth.
So they engineered it for small clamps? SMH. Still could use the wire spring clamps it seems. Oh well, I won’t be buying one anyway lol. He did say he wished they could switch over to spring clamps so there’s that.
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I'm still chatting with him... discussing other options.
It’s weird because looking at the t it seems like an extra 1/8” or even 1/4” width on the clamp is no big deal.
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Yeah... I'm not sure... I guess we shall see what happens.
BTW fixed that hose clamp...and now to find some t-bar clamps for my CAI.
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Ha! One more step towards perfection under the hood!
The spring clamps just look better/cleaner to me as well.
SnowDrifter
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Shhhhhhhhh
No clamps
Only JB weld
No clamps
Only JB weld
Hell yeah, I’m on it!
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I know it's kind of off the subject that has been discussed for the past several pages (clamps) but I received my new version 2.0 heater core T-connectors today... not sure when I will get them installed but I've got them anyway.
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Pics?
What's different, just a hump around the edges?
2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18
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He just added a barb to the end that previously didn't have one...
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Can't load a picture for some reason.
Anybody else having trouble loading pics???
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Ahem...
Still can't post pics... what is the goins on???
I haven’t had a problem. Posted some today. Here’s one of a spring clamp with the correct tool to install them lmao.
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I purchased their mirror motors/gears last fall. Since then, I receive emails from Gruven offering a 10% discount from time to time.
Today I ordered the ss fittings, discount code LABOR2019, 10% off labor day weekend only.
Since my vehicle is getting up there in age, I'll change "ALL" the heater hoses on it when I get around to installing the fittings, w/new coolant.
Today I ordered the ss fittings, discount code LABOR2019, 10% off labor day weekend only.
Since my vehicle is getting up there in age, I'll change "ALL" the heater hoses on it when I get around to installing the fittings, w/new coolant.
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kbuskill
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Just FYI... they are billet aluminum not Stainless steel... just didn't want you to be surprised or disappointed when you get them.
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Ahem...
I will keep you in mind whenever I get around to swapping them out.
