heater hose replacement

[Huw Powell]

> I am currently replacing some hoses on my '87 4kq and there is one in
> particular that i could use some help with.  The heater hose that
> connects the heater control valve and the heater core.  Is there a
> way to replace this hose without ripping apart the entire dash?

Yes, and no.

To get to the other end of the heater hoses, you need to get the glove 
compartment parts out of the way.  Then, the A/C evaporator blocks 
access.  If you've ditched the A/C, not so hard, you can rip out the 
evap. and get to the end of the heater core.  If not, you're in for some 
knuckle scraping.

But, anyway, if you pull out the glovebox plastic bits, you should be 
able to see where the other end of those hoses go.  You won't have to 
undo the dashboard (by the way, it's not that hard to take out on these 
cars).

hth.....

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi

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