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'97 GMC Suburban, Quick Connect Coolant Leak

Q: The heater hose quick disconnect on my '97 Chevy Suburban with a 5.7L is leaking. I've got the replacement part, but getting the old one out is proving to be a HUGE pain in the butt. Is there an easy way to get the old one off?

A: Those quick connect fittings were a great idea. The only problem is that with age they're a bad idea. Cooling system corrosion just eats them and when you get ready to replace them they'll snap off, leaving the hardest part of the job broken off in the intake manifold or water pump. There is an aftermarket tool that works pretty slick at extracting the broken part about 50% of the time. The other 50% is just time working at getting what the tool wouldn't remove. Also be aware that there are 2 different part numbers. One quick connect looks like it is made of powder metal and the other of steel. I prefer the steel quick connect when I replace them. Note! Flush the cooling system. Acidic coolant is the main cause for failure of these connectors.

 
     
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