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DOES ANY ONE KNOW HOW TO REPLACE THIS COOLAN NIPPLE

   
Old Feb 1, 2011 | 06:17 PM
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DOES ANY ONE KNOW HOW TO REPLACE THIS COOLAN NIPPLE
does anyone know how to replace the "top" coolant line nipple that runs into the firewall behind the engine. my nipple is dry rotted and needs to be replaced while i have the engine out
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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replace the heater core?
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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so its connected to the heater core is what you are saying? the actual orange nipple that the hose goes on
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 07:31 PM
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from what you're saying yes. You can bypass the heater core if you don't mind having heat.
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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the way the snow is fallin, i love my heat..but as a back up, how would i bypass it?
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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you disconnect the coolant lines from the heater core, and connect them together using a coupler.
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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either thatt or a longer hose...thanx buddy
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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so whats the easiest way to replace the heater core
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