GM HEATER HOSE FITTINGS

[okiefireman]

How do you get them a part ? I have one broken and need to change it but how do I get the broken one off? It's on my 01 GMC YUKON xl 2500 has rear heat and it's the one the plug into the yellow tee from the engine (8.1 ). Thanks

 

[txab]

Auto parts store will have one. It should be this

 

[okiefireman]

And what do I do with it? Not to sound dumb but I don't see how that works

 

[dirtyoldman]

Can you snap a pic of the bad fitting?

 

[txab]

Can you snap a pic of the bad fitting?

+1


The one I posted above slips around the HC pipe, closes, then you pull it into the fitting forcing the locking tabs to release. Used on this type of fitting

 

[Draenor]

Depends on how bad the connector is broken. The tool Darral posted is correct. I'll tell you now, even with it, the hose connect will be a PITA to remove. Its why I asked how stated how bad it was. It may be easier to get a dremmel(if you have one) and use a cut off wheel and carefully cut it off.

If you use the disconnect tool, make sure the part that fits in between the connector and the barb is long enough. Sometimes I find they can be too short. I have two styles, just in case. See the difference below.

Just take your time and use some WD40 to help get it ti break free.

 

[Draenor]

Get 'em off?

 

[okiefireman]

Yes broke them off they were so brittle they just broke

 

[Draenor]

That is usually the case.

 

[Kennyray]

The last one I did I just converted to the old nipple and clamp style.