heater removal

[malder]

I took out the heater components recently. In doing so I had to cut some hoses that had coolant in them. It looks like one carries the water in and one carries it out. If I just connect these two lines together (making a loop) will that take care of it or should I do something else?

Thanks!

Matt

[Bambikiller240]

I'm assuming that you are refering to the engine side of things. You can either connect the two fitting on the engine via a "loop" of hose, or you can plug each with a 2-3" piece of hose and a bolt to form a plug, and a hose clamp. Does not really matter which way you go about it.

Where do you live in So Cal that you don't need a heater/defroster? Windows don't fog?

Carl

[2ManyZs]

It would, but IMO you would be better off to block the lines at the source where it could be done with a more secure alternative. You don't want them to leak or blow apart, you would be surprised how fast you can dump the whole cooling system out of these small lines, and you would definately not want it inside the passengers compartment.

I blew the short line off the back of the head once on a street car, and in less than a mile I had cooked the motor, warped head and all... all the coolant went under the car through the tunnel and I never saw a problem until the temp gauge was well on its way to the peg.:disappoin

[malder]

I live in Glendora - about 30 miles east of LA. As far as not needing the heater, I was being somewhat sarcastic, but in reality there are only a hand full of times that I would use the heater every year and I don't plan on using my Z as a daily driver - especially being that I work out of my home.

You live in Pleasanton Bambi? It gets a lot colder up there. Lots of fog right? You are near Thunderhill, no? Ever taken your Z there?

Thanks for the replys!

Matt

[Bambikiller240]

Originally posted by malder

You live in Pleasanton Bambi? It gets a lot colder up there. Lots of fog right? You are near Thunderhill, no? Ever taken your Z there?

Hi Matt:

Yes, I live in Pleasanton, but Thunderhill is many hours away from me, up north. Pleasnton does get a lot of fog, as we are in a inland valley, so we get what is called "Tule fog" that hugs the ground. I haven't taken the car to T-Hill yet, but one of these seasons, I plan to.