Bad Heater-Core, 2G, Bypass??

[Swanny]

I've searched and still am searching, I cant find a write-up on bypassing the heater-core, would I be able to bypass without removing the dash?

Thanks

[93gtpeater]

Yes you can bypass it with out removing your heater core. open your hood and look for 2 coolant hoses going in to the firewall. After that you should be able to figure it out.

[Swanny]

Wait, Do i just connect a male to male fitting to the coolant lines on the firewall?

[Swanny]

Haha ya thanks, seems we posted at the same time I answered my questions! thanks sr

PS What size are those coolant lines?

[asshanson]

I would remove the existing rubber lines and just run a U shaped loop to the lines below/behind the thermostat housing. From what you described above it sounded like you were going to keep the rubber lines in and loop them back where they enter the firewall.

[Swanny]

Correct. I was assuming you can pull the 2 lines from the firewall and use a male to male connection to keep a open loop there... You suggest running one "U" shapped solid line from the housing instead? What size are these lines, 5/8"?

[asshanson]

Well, if you dont need all that coolant line going to the firewall and back, why keep it? I'm sure you can find a U shaped hose in the right diameter if you look around for some.

Not sure on the diameter. Drain your coolant, take the hose off, and bring it to a parts store to see what they have in stock in that diameter.

[CornFed2.4]

Alex you need to sell that thing already!