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Old 09-13-2016, 01:46 PM   #1
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Random tip: heater hoses

On the grand total of 1 LS swap that I've done I ran into an issue with the heater hoses hitting the inner suspension/fender right where they come out of the LS water pump.

To fix this I sourced Dayco heater hoses with a bend molded right into them, and it worked great. I have some plastic anti-abrasion covering on in this pic but its actually from before, you don't need it, as they clear nicely now. I've also replaced the two-clamp funkiness with better clamps.

Here's an example pic and the links to the parts, if you can make use of them.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Old 09-13-2016, 04:04 PM   #2
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Re: Random tip: heater hoses

Good info. Thanks for posting up with part numbers too!
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Old 09-14-2016, 11:56 PM   #3
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Re: Random tip: heater hoses

Couple questions... why two different part numbers? Aren't both hoses needed the same size?? Thank you!
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Old 09-15-2016, 03:07 PM   #4
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Re: Random tip: heater hoses

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Couple questions... why two different part numbers? Aren't both hoses needed the same size?? Thank you!
5/8" hose will work, but will need a lil' bit of heat and some gentle persuasion on the larger fitting.
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Old 09-15-2016, 10:32 AM   #5
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Re: Random tip: heater hoses

NO 1/2" & 3/4" hose sizes
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Old 09-16-2016, 01:27 AM   #6
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Re: Random tip: heater hoses

great info! keeping this one in mind as i start my own swap.

thank you!

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Old 09-27-2016, 03:57 PM   #7
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Re: Random tip: heater hoses

Is there a bypass hose # to loop between the two ports to eliminate
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Old 09-27-2016, 05:03 PM   #8
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Is there a bypass hose # to loop between the two ports to eliminate
yes sir. Gates 18777 Molded Heater Hose

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Old 09-27-2016, 05:27 PM   #9
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Re: Random tip: heater hoses

That is the one I am looking for ....Thanks !
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