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Old 06-17-2007, 01:07 AM
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does anyone have a picture of there heater core bypass just curious im getting ready to do mine
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Old 06-17-2007, 01:08 AM
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well its kinda self explanatory take both hoses off and run one from the top inlet to the bottom outlet
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Old 06-17-2007, 01:16 AM
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im mean there pretty close together wont another hose be crimped at 180 degrees i was thinking some kinda L fittings with a little pipe but i dont know
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Old 06-17-2007, 01:19 AM
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No, it won't kink the hose, just use a straight thru connector and you should be good
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Old 06-17-2007, 01:20 AM
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dont use a really short hose, give it some slack and you'll be fine
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Old 06-17-2007, 01:35 AM
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so whats the factory hose sizes 3/4 and 5/8?
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Old 06-17-2007, 01:41 AM
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3/4 oh wait.... maybe 5/8.... [&:][&:]
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Old 06-17-2007, 01:55 AM
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The heater bypass hose should look like this!
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Old 06-17-2007, 01:57 AM
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is that a special hose?[&:]
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Old 06-17-2007, 02:00 AM
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You should be able to get that hose from Auto Zone if you just ask for part # S-4354.
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