heater core

[80coupe]

I have a 01 sliverrado with a 6cyl is there some kind of quick release on the heater core the part that broke was plastic? looking at the new core i didnt see that. if so do you need a special tool?

[Lason]

No they make heater core tools but they probably wont work on those quick connects. I bought some online and they didnt fit my '01 Suburban. I broke off the old ones and ordered new ones from rockauto.com when I ordered the heater core.

By the way, I will NEVER replace a heater core in one of the trucks again, total and complete pain in the ass.

[80coupe]

goddammit, yeah i saw them on rockauto like 5bucks. hoping i can get them off so dont have to do the core.

[Lason]

Im lost, did you replace the heater core or are they leaking? Whats the problem?

You can get them off using some channel locks on the clear plastic pieces that stick out on the ends. If they are old though then good luck, you will probably end up breaking them.

[80coupe]

The core is fine the plastic connect is what broke i think aleast that's what im hoping for.

[Lason]

I keep thinking yours is like my suburban but my connections are T's because they route water to the rear heater core for the rear heater.

Can you not just use hose and clamps? Just break the connector all the way to get it off.

[80coupe]

that's what i was thinking too im gonna try the parts stores here in Mansfield see if they have it. i dont wanna take a chance of breaking the core dont wanna do it if i dont have to.

[Lason]

Here ya go, I found this online and this is how you get it off. Squeeze those tabs and kinda push and pull the hose and it should pop off.

[80coupe]

oh thanks. ill try that now.

[80coupe]

ok, mines not the same dammit it doesn't have anything shown in that pic. looks like it but it doesn't have to two holes on the side or anything.

[DC COBRA]

ok, mines not the same dammit it doesn't have anything shown in that pic. looks like it but it doesn't have to two holes on the side or anything.

I think the chevys will use the tools similar to releasing the AC connectors. That is what I used, it was the largest tool on the little assortment rack I had.

DON

[80coupe]

I think the chevys will use the tools similar to releasing the AC connectors. That is what I used, it was the largest tool on the little assortment rack I had.

DON

Ill try tht.

[shumpertdavid]

O'reilys shiuld have the replacement quick connects iirc

[80coupe]

O'reilys shiuld have the replacement quick connects iirc

yeah they do gotta get the damn thing off first. i talk to Paul he said ill probably have to get the tool from chevy.

[Lason]

Oh Im sorry, your right. My '01 Suburban uses a different type connector than the silverados. I assumed they were the same but they are different. Yeah you have to tools similar to the fuel line disconnects.