I can’t get a break I just got this damn thing fixed

[LordWayback]

 

[Doubeleive]

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you need to get the oem hose's and "T"'s, those aftermarket things never last
or if those were oem then time was up, they can last up to 10 years but I replace them at 5

 

[Doubeleive]

other things that go are the knock sensors, fuel pump, water pump, radiator, the fuel vapor canister and solenoids, window regulators, door switches, hvac actuators, wheel hubs.
but once you get it all straightened up she's good for another 10 years

 

[swathdiver]

Mine are original on all three trucks, better get some ordered up and at least put them on the shelf!

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Been there, done that, but I was not in my garage at the time. In my case, the heating hose literally tore itself apart right at the Tee. Kind of my fault, as I was 'comparing accelerating rates' with another vehicle at a light that just turned green.

Replace both Tees with OEM Tees while you are at it, and if your heating hoses have not yet been replaced, replace ALL of them.

 

[S33k3r]

Been there, done that, but I was not in my garage at the time. In my case, the heating hose literally tore itself apart right at the Tee. Kind of my fault, as I was 'comparing accelerating rates' with another vehicle at a light that just turned green.

Replace both Tees with OEM Tees while you are at it, and if your heating hoses have not yet been replaced, replace ALL of them.

How did the comparison go?

 

[LordWayback]

you need to get the oem hose's and "T"'s, those aftermarket things never last
or if those were oem then time was up, they can last up to 10 years but I replace them at 5

Those are brand new connectors. I’m just gonna hose clamp the hoses to the heater core

 

[LordWayback]

Been there, done that, but I was not in my garage at the time. In my case, the heating hose literally tore itself apart right at the Tee. Kind of my fault, as I was 'comparing accelerating rates' with another vehicle at a light that just turned green.

Replace both Tees with OEM Tees while you are at it, and if your heating hoses have not yet been replaced, replace ALL of them.

The lower tee towards the engine block is metal

 

[Doubeleive]

Those are brand new connectors. I’m just gonna hose clamp the hoses to the heater core

the "t" is oem or aftermarket?, I'm going to guess aftermarket because one should be white and one should be black, as they have a different angle
I have seen the oem hose come in both ways 1. with a quick-connect and 1. with a spring clamp

 

[LordWayback]

the "t" is oem or aftermarket?, I'm going to guess aftermarket because one should be white and one should be black, as they have a different angle
I have seen the oem hose come in both ways 1. with a quick-connect and 1. with a spring clamp

One is white one is black the parts except the hoses and metal part close to the thermostat is OEM replacements that’s why I’m so salty anyway here’s the get to and from work for a week setup

 

[LordWayback]

Has anyone tried these?

 

[iamdub]

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I can smell this picture.

 

[Doubeleive]

One is white one is black the parts except the hoses and metal part close to the thermostat is OEM replacements that’s why I’m so salty anyway here’s the get to and from work for a week setupView attachment 392111

looks like blew out to due to age, over time the plastic gets soft and brittle from all the hot/cold and then this happens, luckily you weren't 50 miles from home or some place where you would have had to walk out.
if you decide to fix it right these are the oem parts needed

 

[Doubeleive]

Has anyone tried these?View attachment 392112

that looks scary, you might put that on and never get it off

 

[LordWayback]

that looks scary, you might put that on and never get it off

I mean it’s metal it’ll probably outlive the plastic t that needs replacing I’m hoping to find a metal T

 

[LordWayback]

looks like blew out to due to age, over time the plastic gets soft and brittle from all the hot/cold and then this happens, luckily you weren't 50 miles from home or some place where you would have had to walk out.
if you decide to fix it right these are the oem parts needed

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Age would be rediculous considering it’s a new part I have a grave feeling the mechanic stress cracked it when messing with my radiator and coolant flush

 

[Doubeleive]

Age would be rediculous considering it’s a new part I have a grave feeling the mechanic stress cracked it when messing with my radiator and coolant flush

from the photo to me it looks like the plastic got brittle and broke right where they always break (the weak spot), it looks brownish and discolored like a old one would. if that was a new one that sucks

 

[Doubeleive]

I mean it’s metal it’ll probably outlive the plastic t that needs replacing I’m hoping to find a metal T

maybe, but when those things go on even the plastic ones they do not like to come off in one piece anyway.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

How did the comparison go?

The comparison was very good for me.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

When you change out the Tees, be sure to wear some sort of gloves, as the fire wall insulation is really aggressive and gets into your skin. For me, it took over 2 days for the itching to go away.