Heater core - water hose

[Ivan Demkovitch]

You exactly right. It's a core with copper pipes. But as you understand I'd 
rather keep it :)
Also, it looks more reliable then original one was. Just need to get hoses 
on tight. Anybody dealt successfully with that core? Well. I can see a need 
for a better clamp.

This bleader screw looks like something nobody uses. Am I right? It's not a 
problem to get new one. But it would be so much better if I can use just a 
piece of heater pipe with appropriate end sizes.

>From: Frederick Smith <smitty at pcrealm.net>
>To: Ivan Demkovitch <idemkovitch at hotmail.com>
>Subject: Re: Heater core - water hose
>Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2005 23:34:25 -0400
>
>The screw is for bleeding the air from the system. There are two types of 
>cores, one with copper pipes and one with plastic pipes. The plastic type 
>should fit exactly............But I have seen the rubber section with the 
>screw swell and get soft with age making it difficult to get a good tight 
>connection. Dealer item and not too expensive.
>
>Smitty