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potato · 09-01-2014, 04:10 PM

I pulled my heater core and was wondering the best way to loop my hoses? Should I just put a U pipe at the end of the tubing and be done with it?

LoganDavenport · 09-02-2014, 01:03 AM

That's what I did, no problems as of now.
Also...if you have problems finding a "u" heater hose (as I did), you can pick up some 3/4 heater hose from the parts store and add a spring inside of it that fits the inside diameter of the hose (to prevent it from kinking as you U it). Just make sure it is a flexible stainless steel spring.

potato · 09-02-2014, 06:58 AM

If I cant find a U i'll see if a L will work

LoganDavenport · 09-02-2014, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by potato

If I cant find a U i'll see if a L will work

Two Ls with a connector might work if they are tiny. best bet would be a U or to do as i stated above. PM me if you need any more info/ detailed pictures of mine.

WERDdabuilder · 09-04-2014, 12:50 AM

Did this a couple months back.

x2 dorman connectors 3/4"x3/4" I believe but double check and the U-hose

I have yet to have a problem.

potato · 09-14-2014, 12:49 PM

I just wanted to bump this for someone in the future. To get a U shaped heater hose, go to autozone and buy part # B88350. You can simply cut it to only have the U shape. Heres a pic of it

You'll need to pull the entire intake manifold (both top and bottom parts) to get the best access, especially since you'll be cutting the metal hard line running to the back of the motor.

The outcome will look like this

Now im off to swap to a s14 water neck and run SS lines for the coolant and oil to the turbo

LoganDavenport · 09-14-2014, 02:59 PM

Cool glad you got it man!

potato · 09-14-2014, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LoganDavenport

Cool glad you got it man!

thanks again for your help

09-01-2014, 04:10 PM	#1
potato Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: houston Age: 32 Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	looping heater core hoses I pulled my heater core and was wondering the best way to loop my hoses? Should I just put a U pipe at the end of the tubing and be done with it?

09-02-2014, 01:03 AM	#2
LoganDavenport Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tyler, Texas Age: 29 Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That's what I did, no problems as of now. Also...if you have problems finding a "u" heater hose (as I did), you can pick up some 3/4 heater hose from the parts store and add a spring inside of it that fits the inside diameter of the hose (to prevent it from kinking as you U it). Just make sure it is a flexible stainless steel spring.

09-02-2014, 06:58 AM	#3
potato Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: houston Age: 32 Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If I cant find a U i'll see if a L will work

09-14-2014, 12:49 PM	#6
potato Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: houston Age: 32 Posts: 116 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just wanted to bump this for someone in the future. To get a U shaped heater hose, go to autozone and buy part # B88350. You can simply cut it to only have the U shape. Heres a pic of it You'll need to pull the entire intake manifold (both top and bottom parts) to get the best access, especially since you'll be cutting the metal hard line running to the back of the motor. The outcome will look like this Now im off to swap to a s14 water neck and run SS lines for the coolant and oil to the turbo

09-14-2014, 02:59 PM	#7
LoganDavenport Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tyler, Texas Age: 29 Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cool glad you got it man!