jeep kk heater hoses

[tonyiiiafl]

Was trying to swap the heater hoses around on the heater core. Those hoses are STUCK hard! I used a hook, tried to twist, nothing would give. I was thinking, has anyone used a hose joiner, cu the hoses about 20" from the firewall and join with the brass joiners? Seems like the only option I have as I don't want to damage the core (Unless I already have!)



Also, that bleed plug ast the upper radiator hose was frozen in. However, I heated with a small torch and melted some crayon wax in the threads. Once that was done, it did break free easily.

 

[lfhoward]

I had to cut about an inch or two off the heater core hoses because they were stuck so bad I couldn’t get them off. The hoses are long enough so that if they lose a couple of inches you can still plug them in.

 

[tonyiiiafl]

I had to cut about an inch or two off the heater core hoses because they were stuck so bad I couldn’t get them off. The hoses are long enough so that if they lose a couple of inches you can still plug them in.

Thank you! I would rather do that than cutting in the middle. OK, back at it tommorow!

 

[Hec In Omaha]

Was trying to swap the heater hoses around on the heater core. Those hoses are STUCK hard! I used a hook, tried to twist, nothing would give. I was thinking, has anyone used a hose joiner, cu the hoses about 20" from the firewall and join with the brass joiners? Seems like the only option I have as I don't want to damage the core (Unless I already have!)



Also, that bleed plug ast the upper radiator hose was frozen in. However, I heated with a small torch and melted some crayon wax in the threads. Once that was done, it did break free easily.

Our 2009 KK had its heater hoses stuck to the connections as well. I used the larger hose grip tool (see link below) and grabbed the hose right at the connection and gave it a twist. It easily did the trick. Don't try and use regular pliers as you could crush or damage the heater core connection.

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-long-reach-hose-grip-pliers-37909.html

Hec

 

[tonyiiiafl]

I have those and used them for gas hoses once. Will have to try them out.