Heater Hoses

[GRRRR8]

Hey Guys! I am finishing the hoses right now. I know many of you have all different configurations of engine covers so what I am going to do is leave the hose long at the heater core so you can fit to clear your covers. I will have it all made up except for that with pics so you know how to route them. I saw that if I fit them all like my car it would be an issue with covers, so you will have plenty to work with when you get them. Thanks Charlie

[Steve]

Awesome news charlie!

[GeorgeInNePa]

Just another reason to not have covers.

lol

[GRRRR8]

I have mine looking good and then I went FK!! I cant shorten everyones, so I will have them fit at the pump and long at the heater core so there can be no issue. Do you have something to cut with George? LOL

[GRRRR8]

My car is 100% done! FINALLY! I will post pics as soon as I get home.

[GeorgeInNePa]

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(GRRRR8 @ Aug. 12 2008,5:19)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">My car is 100% done&#33; FINALLY&#33; I will post pics as soon as I get home.</div>
Don&#39;t you tease us&#33;

Pics or GTFO&#33; ------------------------&#62;



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[GRRRR8]

Just got home and took pics. My wife is gonna download while I eat. I got a race to tell you about too&#33;

[GRRRR8]

Here are the pics! I reall appreciate everyones patience. I just wanted them a certain way and that meant a lot of wrong/special orders.

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm132/charlesvanwormer/DSC03816.jpghttp://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm132/charlesvanwormer/DSC03817.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm132/charlesvanwormer/DSC03818.jpghttp://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm132/charlesvanwormer/DSC03810.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm132/charlesvanwormer/DSC03811.jpghttp://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm132/charlesvanwormer/DSC03812.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm132/charlesvanwormer/DSC03813.jpghttp://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm132/charlesvanwormer/DSC03814.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm132/charlesvanwormer/DSC03815.jpg

Link to Installation Thread:
http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=326

[PostalCherokee]

Looks good Charlie&#33;

[G8V8]

Wow. That looks soooooo much better&#33;

[-Ray-]

Good job Charlie&#33;
Can I get mine in Red?








j/k
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[GRRRR8]

Way better. It looks diiferent in person. It looks close to the coil, but there is a 1/2 inch. I took pics close so you can see how to route. I did use all the factory clamps because some might not be able to tighten clamps due to location. All hose sets will be about 10 inches long at heater core end for various cover clearances. Ed, George, Steve, Mike @ New Era, Ray, Yours go out tomorrow evening or Thursday morning is the scheduled pick-up. I have 1 more and that is Robs I believe. Due to the ban I lost my list. If any one wants them, PM me all shipping info. They are &#036;140 shipped. I can make them pretty fast and I can get the stuff in 3 days or less. I have ordered enough for 6 more.

[GRRRR8]

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(G8 Ray @ Aug. 12 2008,7:49)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">Good job Charlie&#33;
Can I get mine in Red?








j/k
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If you want red heat shields I can get them. No &#036; difference. I ordered a bunch of black, but I know I will have to reorder supplies soon.

[-Ray-]

Least I know how much this cost me now. http://forum.grrrr8.net/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[GRRRR8]

No Problem. I can post it now with out the hassle.

[EcoBrick Bob]

Charlie,

Great Job as usual&#33; Looks like a rod vs. a snake&#33; Let me know when they&#39;re ready to ship and how you want to be paid...

Will mount the take off&#39;s over my Jeff Gordon poster...

RRM

[GRRRR8]

As long as you dont talk about Dale Jr were good. LOL PM or e-mail me your info so I can send them. I saved you 1 of the first 6. If you read I leave them long so they can be trimmed to fit any covers.

[GRRRR8]

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(GRRRR8 @ Aug. 12 2008,6:40)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">Here are the pics&#33; I reall appreciate everyones patience. I just wanted them a certain way and that meant a lot of wrong/special orders.

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm132/charlesvanwormer/DSC03816.jpghttp://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm132/charlesvanwormer/DSC03817.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm132/charlesvanwormer/DSC03818.jpghttp://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm132/charlesvanwormer/DSC03810.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm132/charlesvanwormer/DSC03811.jpghttp://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm132/charlesvanwormer/DSC03812.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm132/charlesvanwormer/DSC03813.jpghttp://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm132/charlesvanwormer/DSC03814.jpg

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm132/charlesvanwormer/DSC03815.jpg</div>
Just incase you missed them&#33;

[Chewy]

Hey Charlie,

Those are just pinch clamps from the factory right? a needle nose to pinch them and then tug the lines off?

Looks pretty straight forward huh?

1 hour job?

I&#39;ll take them but no rush... lol

[GRRRR8]

Yes pinch clamps. I hr max including draining and refilling cooling system.

[Chewy]

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(GRRRR8 @ Aug. 13 2008,9:26)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">Yes pinch clamps. I hr max including draining and refilling cooling system.</div>
Probably be a good time to do the pulley in case I need to drain the coolant for some odd reason...

Hmm... http://forum.grrrr8.net/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

[GRRRR8]

Wouldnt hurt. Pulley can be done with out draining coolant.

[EcoBrick Bob]

Charlie,

Did you ever install a 160 deg. thermostat? Am going to do when I change my hoses. Have had one in my Denali XL(also 6.0) since 2003. Temp came down but looks like it runs at about 175 deg. on hwy. Let me know how you want to be paid... PayPal, Postal Money Order, Credit Card, Bad Check etc.....

Rob Moser

[GRRRR8]

PM sent

[GRRRR8]

I need to know how many want the next round of hoses. PM me and let me know.

[GeorgeInNePa]

Charlie,

Did you ever install a 160 deg. thermostat? Am going to do when I change my hoses. Have had one in my Denali XL(also 6.0) since 2003. Temp came down but looks like it runs at about 175 deg. on hwy. Let me know how you want to be paid... PayPal, Postal Money Order, Credit Card, Bad Check etc.....

Rob Moser

Have you read this?:

http://forum.grrrr8.net/showpost.php?p=1379&postcount=12

[GRRRR8]

For that time period that was more true then now. We have way more control of fans now then back then and as long as its tuned it is fine as long as you dont go under 175-180. It needs to be a certain temp to make the most power and efficiency.

[wreckwriter]

Charlie, on the factory hoses, what are the plastic pieces just a bit up from the pump? Are they quick-disconnects or some sort of flow restrictor? I'm thinking they are QD but can't check without dumping my coolant....

[GRRRR8]

That was some of the delay finding out, but they are quick disconnects.

[wreckwriter]

That was some of the delay finding out, but they are quick disconnects.

That's what I figured. Thanks!

[GRRRR8]

The dealer had no idea what I was talking about but I have a GM tech line I use and Gary was super helpful. We also figured out some other things for the future will be doing.

[wreckwriter]

The hoses are 5/8?

[GRRRR8]

I hose is the other has to different sizes on 1 hose, another reason for delay and getting 90 degree bends so they would not restrict coolant flow.

[wreckwriter]

I hose is the other has to different sizes on 1 hose, another reason for delay and getting 90 degree bends so they would not restrict coolant flow.

ewwwwww that's a PITA

[GRRRR8]

I never went through so many catalogs and hoses in my life! It was worth it though.

[wreckwriter]

What's cooling system capacity on this thing so I know much dexcoool to buy? If I can find a place to drain my coolant I think I'll do this mod. I need that crap off my fuel rail.

[GeorgeInNePa]

They're hereeeeeeeee!

[wreckwriter]

They're hereeeeeeeee!

and you're not out there wrenching yet?

[GRRRR8]

Get 1 gallon Dexcool and 1 gallon distilled, it will take about 1/2 of a 50/50 mix to top it back off.

[wreckwriter]

Get 1 gallon Dexcool and 1 gallon distilled, it will take about 1/2 of a 50/50 mix to top it back off.

OK, so you didn't do a full dump? That makes it easier for sure.

[GRRRR8]

I took the blue drain plug out on passenger bottom with cap off and cool. You will lose more when you take hoses off pump, be prepared. When you go to fill make sure heater is on, if heat does not get hot, raise rpms to 1800-2k and it will. Recheck level. The next time it is cool ck level in radiator and tank.

[wreckwriter]

I was thinking to just pop the hoses off then rinse afterwards.

[GRRRR8]

I was being Eco friendly! LOL :puke:

[wreckwriter]

I was being Eco friendly! LOL :puke:

as would I be if I had the option. I have a brand new concrete driveway and looking to sell the house soon so I'm going to have to do mine in an empty lot or something. Looking to not have to crawl around on the ground....

[GRRRR8]

Yeah, that part sucks! I did have it on the lift.

[wreckwriter]

Yeah, that part sucks! I did have it on the lift.

<shrug> no biggie, I'll just pop the connections at the water pump and let it dump then rinse afterwards.

[GeorgeInNePa]

They're onnnnnnnn!

[GRRRR8]

Well? What did you think and was it as easy as I explained over the phone?

[GeorgeInNePa]

Well? What did you think and was it as easy as I explained over the phone?

See my post in the DIY section.

http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=326

:beer3: <----Need a few, it was warm outside.