It's all great in theory, but these quick releases are a bitch to get off because as you stated when it's attached to the receiving end which is a solid object the clips won't give, I had to literally break the stupid quick release off and then pull the bad hose off
The whole idea of the video is to help you know what you are doing when the stupid thing is in a place you can't see it. Went way over your head, apparently...
This is actually a great video. I'm stranded on the side of the road right now as we speak trying to replace these things and it has helped me out a lot. Thank you. @@TheBTRGarage
Ford and chevy and others use plastic connectors on their radiator / heater hoses. Why? Shouldn't those connectors be replaced by metal/copper/aluminum pipes and metal hose clamps?
I'm sure you figured it out by now, but yes the new hose comes with the same quick connector, and yes you can gently break it off, that's how I was able to remove mine.
I remember it being pretty difficult. If you are replacing them with new ones, you can just cut them off. Otherwise it takes some pulling and cursing and eventually they pop off.
Thank you for the tutorial. But in real life use after 10 years of engine heat cycles those tabs are a piece of garbage. Ford trying to save a buck and making life for customers hell is why I’ll never buy another Ford. I want plain, old hose clamps. There is no way a person could make a repair roadside repair if you get a leak without a McGiver fix. Sad Ford has chosen to go this way with simple hose connections.
Terrible video Of course this is the process - related tools needed? Show how to do this IN THE VEHICLE… where there is no room. That would be a good video
The point of the video is simply to show how the hose clips work. That way, when you go do it in the vehicle, where it is very difficult to reach and see them, you know what you are doing. Think a little...
Well, there is nothing quick about these. And what's the point of even using Em? Why not just put the goes on to the metal ? These have broke 2 times on me in 6 years, whats the point
It's all great in theory, but these quick releases are a bitch to get off because as you stated when it's attached to the receiving end which is a solid object the clips won't give, I had to literally break the stupid quick release off and then pull the bad hose off
Agreed. Pinching is easy when it's actually off like in this stupid video.
The whole idea of the video is to help you know what you are doing when the stupid thing is in a place you can't see it. Went way over your head, apparently...
This is actually a great video. I'm stranded on the side of the road right now as we speak trying to replace these things and it has helped me out a lot. Thank you. @@TheBTRGarage
yes, for installation the white part goes on first, then the heater hose connects to it.
Excellent explanation, thanks very much.
You're welcome! Hope it was helpful.
Ford and chevy and others use plastic connectors on their radiator / heater hoses. Why? Shouldn't those connectors be replaced by metal/copper/aluminum pipes and metal hose clamps?
Hey. Heres an idea. Just get rid of this stupid "quick" release and put the hose directly onto the pipe.
Yea , I don't see the purpose for these and their is nothing quick about it. Being plastic it is just another breaking point
I agree completely. The plastic broke on mine. Still have to get the stupid thing off though
Same... @@jeremybryant5778
Just checking-in. I felt a disturbance in the force. I thought you might had gone back to an 86. Will check in again later! :D
Thanks!
This is all fine and dandy, if you can REACH the disconnect, which I can't. Is there a special tool that will assist in the removal?
Awesome video bro, keep up the great work!
Hi is there a tool that can be used to re.ove these clips cause the space on the firewall is very cramped
This one should work, but I have not tried it yet: amzn.to/3ZAnhuS
Maybe I'll get that to test and post an updated video.
That's why they have quick release kits and different size rings to put on there and it pops it right off
Can break the little white plastic pieces off ? Will the new heater core come with new ones ? I can not remove the white plastic clip.
I'm sure you figured it out by now, but yes the new hose comes with the same quick connector, and yes you can gently break it off, that's how I was able to remove mine.
How do I remove the white/clear plastic clip from the heater core tube?? It doesn’t want to pull over that ridge on the tube...
I remember it being pretty difficult. If you are replacing them with new ones, you can just cut them off. Otherwise it takes some pulling and cursing and eventually they pop off.
Lol 3 knuckles busted and I find this comment. You ain’t lie a bit. Thank you for the content.
Removing the clear piece itself from an installed heater core is a bitch, and you didn't cover it. :(
I've had two of these fail in 3 months, spraying coolant everywhere. Ford made these because they hate humanity.
Ugh not fun :( And yes these clips are evil!
Why don’t these videos talk about both ends?
Thank you for the tutorial. But in real life use after 10 years of engine heat cycles those tabs are a piece of garbage. Ford trying to save a buck and making life for customers hell is why I’ll never buy another Ford. I want plain, old hose clamps. There is no way a person could make a repair roadside repair if you get a leak without a McGiver fix. Sad Ford has chosen to go this way with simple hose connections.
Bump these clips 😡
Terrible video
Of course this is the process - related tools needed?
Show how to do this IN THE VEHICLE… where there is no room.
That would be a good video
The point of the video is simply to show how the hose clips work. That way, when you go do it in the vehicle, where it is very difficult to reach and see them, you know what you are doing. Think a little...
My issue is installing them....not so quick connecting the quick connects.
Well, there is nothing quick about these. And what's the point of even using Em? Why not just put the goes on to the metal ? These have broke 2 times on me in 6 years, whats the point
Absolutely agree. Just had two fail in 3 months.
Brilliant explanation and video thank you