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Date:         Tue, 1 Sep 2009 11:05:42 -0700
Reply-To:     Luke Bakken <luke.bakken@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Luke Bakken <luke.bakken@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: plugging heater hoses
In-Reply-To:  <2DBB101F9C824AB98B67CF7DEAB9DB7F@Bohemian>
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> I have decided to remove my blown rear heater as others have suggested.  Are > there preferred methods for plugging those two hoses that come in under the > seat?  I'm assuming that I should cut them back so that they don't enter the > cab at all, but does that create other problems?  I was going to put > something in the loose end and use the hose clamps to close it off - what > have folks used to that end?

I would get 5/8" barbed brass connectors and replace the plastic tees to which the heater hoses connect under the van with the brass connectors. Reuse the spring clamps.

Or better yet, use this as an opportunity to run new heater hose from the engine right up to the front!


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