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I live in Texas, and being without the heater isn't an issue for me.
You live in a whole 'nother part of Texas than I do.Here in Lubbock, heaters get to be important.
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| Author: | Valleyant [ Tue Jun 24, 2008 4:50 am ] |
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Hi, I need to take the heater box out again for service and will have it out for a few weeks,....in the mean time I still need to drive the car ( '72 Plymouth Valiant /6). I will be removing the heater hoses from the engine compartment temporarilly while the heater box is serviced. Has anyone come up with or found a hose that has 1/2" on one end and 5/8" on the other end with the needed run from the head to water pump to complete this bypass and look tidy under the hood? What are your suggestions or solutions ? what has worked for you? and thanks, nico |
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| Author: | emsvitil [ Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:14 am ] |
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If it's temporary, who cares about looks........... 2 options: 1. get a copper pipe reducer for 1/2" to 3/8" pipe (5/8" OD , 1/2" OD) and the 2 different size hoses 2. Cap off the outlet/inlet (1/2" and 3/8" copper caps with short sections of hose (or anything that has an 1/2" and 5/8" OD)) |
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| Author: | Shaker223 [ Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:19 am ] |
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Try your local autoparts store. They have a piece that will work. I got one at murrys. $2.99 |
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| Author: | Fratzog [ Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:24 pm ] |
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Just run a rubber hose looped or use rubber block off caps. I ran mine for over a month before I took the van off the road to 'restore' it. I don't see the issue with a difference 1/2 or 5/8, its rubber, it will snug down with straps |
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| Author: | Wesola78 [ Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:33 am ] |
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I have had bypass caps on my Volare's water pump for years. I live in Texas, and being without the heater isn't an issue for me. |
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| Author: | slantvaliant [ Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:14 pm ] |
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Quote: I live in Texas, and being without the heater isn't an issue for me.
You live in a whole 'nother part of Texas than I do.Here in Lubbock, heaters get to be important.
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| Author: | Wesola78 [ Sun Jun 29, 2008 9:30 pm ] |
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I see your point. Temporarily, it should be fine for you, for the Summer anyway. |
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