I need to bypass the heater core but where do I find a fitting or finagle something?
Posted on | June 1, 2010 | 2 Comments
Question by Kevin: I need to bypass the heater core but where do I find a fitting or finagle something?
I need to bypass my heater core and one hose is 5/8″ and the other is 3/4″. I replaced the heater core but its leaking for some reason because I half assed it. But its a piece of turd truck that I hope is going to get me a few months. I just need to know where I can buy a plain old non threaded 5/8″ to 3/4″ adapter to connect my 2 heater hoses together. I need something. Coolant slowly leaking into my truck is really starting to irritate me. Thanks for any help.
All the plumbing store I went to don’t have 5/8″ because its not a standard size. Already thought of that. I just think I’m screwed. Maybe some scotch tape.
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June 1st, 2010 @ 3:32 pm
With some effort, you could probably get a 5/8″ hose on a 3/4″ fitting. Or you could try a 5/8″ on both sides and really crank down on the 3/4″ side to get it tight enough.
I’d imagine just about any autopart store could give you something that could work. If not, try a home improvement store. Just make sure anything you get from there can handle the heat of the coolant.
June 1st, 2010 @ 3:45 pm
You can get a plumbing pipe adapter at your home center like Home Depot or Lowes.