blocking off heater lines on waterpump
09-28-2019, 04:30 PM
#21
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You need a LOT more fan.
09-28-2019, 07:37 PM
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10-02-2019, 04:13 PM
#24
Unfortunately this doesn't work for trucks... I had to cap off the back one.
Hey man, buy this. It allows the water/coolant to run in and out as it was designed to do. I wouldn't just cap them off.
I have one of these in my car, with two clamps, just in case my heater core starts to leak or one of my heater hoses that are attached to the water pump pop on my while I'm driving somewhere. This thing pops right on in 5 minutes and you're good to go.
You can drive with it forever, it hurts nothing. I used it for about 6 months when one of my heater hoses broke last winter. Works perfectly.
Just use a razor knife to cut the longer end to fit....and it will fit like it was made by GM for the water pump ports.
It has two different diameter ends that fit both ports perfectly. 3/4" and 5/8" IIRC
http://www.amazon.com/Dayco-87629-Sm.../dp/B000C0YQGM
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I have one of these in my car, with two clamps, just in case my heater core starts to leak or one of my heater hoses that are attached to the water pump pop on my while I'm driving somewhere. This thing pops right on in 5 minutes and you're good to go.
You can drive with it forever, it hurts nothing. I used it for about 6 months when one of my heater hoses broke last winter. Works perfectly.
Just use a razor knife to cut the longer end to fit....and it will fit like it was made by GM for the water pump ports.
It has two different diameter ends that fit both ports perfectly. 3/4" and 5/8" IIRC
http://www.amazon.com/Dayco-87629-Sm.../dp/B000C0YQGM
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10-08-2019, 07:42 AM
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The shroud will make all the difference. The shroud is what makes sure the fan is actually pulling air through the radiator and not just recirculating engine compartment air.
