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Dorman - Help Heater Hose Connectors -Elbows with O-Ring Seals - Plastic
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Specifically designed for superior leakage prevention, Dorman’s HVA/C Heater Hose Fitting resists breakage and age. Bring your heating system back to its original peak performance with this easily installed connector.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Comes with O-ring for a better seal (where applicable)
- Includes retainers and clips (where applicable)
- Direct replacement for a proper fit
- Made of high-quality, durable materials
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by PowerReviewsDorman - HelpHeater Hose Connectors -Elbows with O-Ring Seals - Plastic
(based on 19 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
56%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to install (8)
- Durable (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Replacement (8)
- Everyday driving (3)
- Car & Truck:
- Auto enthusiast (4), Mechanic (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Mechanic (5), Auto enthusiast (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Saved a lot of money
The clerk at the store looked at the one on the engine that was leaking and found a new set on the shelf after some research on the store computer and saved me money by ...Read complete review
The clerk at the store looked at the one on the engine that was leaking and found a new set on the shelf after some research on the store computer and saved me money by using these rather than going O.E.M.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Bad product. Buy GM instead.
One of the Dorman coolant elbows that I installed less than a year ago failed . I contacted Dorman and was told that they have been updated and to look for the number 11300 or ...Read complete review
One of the Dorman coolant elbows that I installed less than a year ago failed . I contacted Dorman and was told that they have been updated and to look for the number 11300 or higher on one of the elbows in the package. The elbows in the packages at my local Advance Auto Part had lower numbers so I did not buy them. I then purchased the elbows fromthe dealer . The updated Dorman elbows might be OK if you can find them. However, it makes me wonder since they put a defective product on the shelves and didn't do anything about it until the users complained.
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Pros
- Cost Less Than 5 Dollars
Cons
- Cheap plastic
- O Rings Fell Apart
Best Uses
Comments about Dorman - Help Heater Hose Connectors -Elbows with O-Ring Seals - Plastic:
The O rings fell apart and after installed the elbows leaked coolant worst than before. Had to take the O rings off the old parts and put them on the new parts to even get it to work. Plastic is thin and easy to break. I would only use these in an emergency situation.
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
- Bad O-rings
- Does not last long
- No Improvement In Performance
Best Uses
- Replacement
Comments about Dorman - Help Heater Hose Connectors -Elbows with O-Ring Seals - Plastic:
I installed a set of these a little over a year ago. (see review 1/4/2012) This past month I started to smell coolant leaking after shutting off the motor. The car has never been ran hot and the fluid level has always been kept topped off. I removed the bracket that these go into and I noticed the short elbow on the small end was leaking again. All of the smaller o-rings are completely flat and the fluid was leaking past the outer surface of the one mentioned above. The larger o-ring is also not round but not as bad as the smaller ones.
The elbows are in good shape but the o-rings are not correct for this application. I'm replacing them Hi-Temp Viton which can handle up to 450*F and are oil and chemical resistant.
Comments about Dorman - Help Heater Hose Connectors -Elbows with O-Ring Seals - Plastic:
These leak when engine is cold. I tried these two times and both ended up leaking.
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Replacement
Comments about Dorman - Help Heater Hose Connectors -Elbows with O-Ring Seals - Plastic:
Excellent product. Fixed the leak immediately.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Replacement
Comments about Dorman - Help Heater Hose Connectors -Elbows with O-Ring Seals - Plastic:
The Delco parts that came on my car had 115k before the top one started leaking. Delco parts from dealer was [$]. these were [$].. so I went the cheap route. 16 monthes and 10k miles later the top one had a catastrophic failure on my way home from work. When I removed it, both ends were broken off, and the body was busted with a large section missing. Needless to say I went back to OEM from the dealer. Remember the old.."You get what you pay for"? This is the part they were talking about. Only use if you can't get better. But unless you want to risk you or your family being stuck beside the road, replace them as soon as possible!
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
Best Uses
- Replacement
Comments about Dorman - Help Heater Hose Connectors -Elbows with O-Ring Seals - Plastic:
Easy to instal. replaces old worn-out pieces
Comments about Dorman - Help Heater Hose Connectors -Elbows with O-Ring Seals - Plastic:
One of the Dorman coolant elbows that I installed less than a year ago failed . I contacted Dorman and was told that they have been updated and to look for the number 11300 or higher on one of the elbows in the package. The elbows in the packages at my local Advance Auto Part had lower numbers so I did not buy them. I then purchased the elbows fromthe dealer . The updated Dorman elbows might be OK if you can find them. However, it makes me wonder since they put a defective product on the shelves and didn't do anything about it until the users complained.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Good price value
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Driving
- Replacement
Comments about Dorman - Help Heater Hose Connectors -Elbows with O-Ring Seals - Plastic:
Good replacement fair price
Pros
- Cheap
Cons
- Not Durable
Best Uses
- Replacement
Comments about Dorman - Help Heater Hose Connectors -Elbows with O-Ring Seals - Plastic:
Cheap product. Only lasted about a year and had to replace them again. Plastic o ring collars broke off. Do yourself a favor and buy the factory parts. I tried these in a pinch but wish I would have used OEM instead.
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
- No Improvement In Performance
Best Uses
- Everyday Driving
- Replacement
Comments about Dorman - Help Heater Hose Connectors -Elbows with O-Ring Seals - Plastic:
Should be replaced if you are replacing a water pump.
Also, make sure the holes that these press into have all the old pieces removed. Clean the sealing surface really good and use a good silicone o-ring lube on the o-rings prior to installing the parts. Old material left behind and dry o-rings can cause the o-rings to pinch and cause them to leak again.
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What do I need to remove to install this part?Asked on 4/3/2013 by PITA from Rockford, IL1 answer
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In order to assist you further, please provide the year, make, model and engine size of your vehicle application or you can contact us directly at 1-877-ADVANCE (238-2623) or visit your nearest Advance Auto Parts store for further assistance.Answered on 4/4/2013 by Max from AAP
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How do you install a Heater Hose Fitting on a 1996 Buick Regal Custom V-6 3.8 v-6 engine?Asked on 11/2/2012 by warrench2008 from Moss Point,Ms.1 answer
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Please follow the these instructions when installing this Dorman - Help Heater Hose Connectors -Elbows with O-Ring Seals - Plastic (Part No. 47065) on your 1996 Buick Regal Custom 3.8L V6. Lube up the o rings with vasoline, this works best and will not harm the seals or cause them not to seal. You have to remove the tensioner assembly from, then on the bracket (which could be part of the belt tensioner). There should be about 4 bolts that hold this bracket that this 90 degree tube fits into, remove these bolts, the alternator may have to be removed as well depending on whether it is in the way or not, some of these 3.8 series 2 engines vary with alternator bolt ups. After you remove the four bolts that hold the bracket, the bracket with the 90 degree will be loose. Below this plastic 90 degree is an aluminium elbow that is part of this bracket. This aluminium elbow has an o-ring as well. You have to wiggle and pull this bracket assembly that the plastic elbow is attached to. You have to wiggle and pull so it will release the lower aluminium elbow from the timing cover, then it should slide off and the 90 degree can be replaced. The reinstallation is the reverse of this and will go back together easier as you will have vasoline on the o-ring seals. For any further assistance please feel free to call us at: 1-877-238-2623 or visit the nearest Advance Auto store and one of our representatives will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.Answered on 11/4/2012 by Rick from AAP
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What are the O-rings made of?Asked on 10/15/2012 by Stan1 answer
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The O-rings that come on the elbow of the Dorman - Help Heater Hose Connectors -Elbows with O-Ring Seals - Plastic - Part No. 47065 is made of Nitrile. For any further assistance please feel free to call us at: 1-877-238-2623 or visit the nearest Advance Auto store and one of our representatives will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.Answered on 10/16/2012 by John the Car-Doc from AAP
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I have a 2002 Monte Carlo with 3.8 what do I have to do to install this part? one is leaking like a sive.Asked on 9/6/2012 by scott from NY1 answer
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Disconnect negative battery terminal. Remove serpentine belt. Remove alternator. You don't need to remove the wiring. Just move it out of the way. Drain the radiator. Remove the belt tensioner assembly. Dorman 47065 is the part number which includes the fitting for the intake manifold and the water pump housing. Some antifreeze on the o rings or silicone grease will help installing the new elbows. For any further assistance, please visit your nearest Advance Auto store or call us directly at 1-877-ADVANCE (238-2623) and one of our representatives there would be more than happy to assist you.Answered on 9/7/2012 by Vincent from AAP
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How do you take out the old one and install the new one? I have a 1998 Chevy Lumina LTZ 3.8L V6. Thanks you.Asked on 6/29/2012 by Matthew from Brattleboro, VT1 answer
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Normally the Heater Hose Elbow connector is replaced only when there is a leak at the joints. You just break the existing elbow and replace it with a new one. Taking the hoses of the tensioner assembly makes it easy to get the broken pieces of elbow out of it. When changing the coolant elbow between the lower intake and tensioner it is also recommended to flush the coolant along with replacing the thermostat. For any further assistance please feel free to call us at: 1-877-238-2623 or visit the nearest Advance Auto store and one of our representatives will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.Answered on 6/30/2012 by John the Car-Doc from AAP
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i need to know where the smaller of the 2 is located on a 98 buick regal ls 3.8Asked on 3/28/2012 by Anonymous1 answer
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On your Buick Regal the top and bottom hvac heater hose fitting ( the little black plastic elbows) are positioned between the belt tensioner and the intake manifold.Answered on 3/30/2012 by Vincent from AAP
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how do you install this part 47065Asked on 1/28/2012 by Anonymous2 answers
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actually on belt tensioner. I disconet the battery. Next locate alternator on back right side of engine,start unplugging and plan to take alt off. Long bolt on bottom of alt actually holds belt tensioer belt must come off or at least loose. Tensioner with round pulley comes off. Plastic connector is in right side as well as into the plastic intake turn and wiggle tensioner to release end from plastic intake wd-40 helps this process plastic elbow will now be stuck out of tensioner spay as u hold in hands twist with chanel locks to unloosen stuck o-ring is a help as well as a pic ,sometimes due to heat from motor, piece becomes briddle and will break flush with tensioner a pick will help to remove the left over plastic in the hole. Remember to get old o-rings out or it will not seal should be two usually on old plastic elbow . thanks for listening hope this helps u!Answered on 3/19/2012 by steveo from pikeville,kyCUSTOMER CARE
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If you could please provide the year, make, model and engine size of the vehicle and we would be better able to assist you.Answered on 1/29/2012 by Steve from AAP
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i have a chevy 2005 monte carlo lt, do you have to take anything off before replacing these, replaced the water pump, and one of these are bad, wont hold waterAsked on 11/26/2011 by Anonymous1 answer
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Yes, this part fits your 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT. You just unbolt the tensioner, pull the old one out and replace with new.Answered on 11/27/2011 by Dennis from AAP
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how is this part installed? and do i need to take the water pump off?Asked on 10/26/2011 by donnie from laporte IN.1 answer
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For further assistance, please provide the year, make, model and engine size of the vehicle.Answered on 10/27/2011 by Vincent from AAP
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on the heater hose fittings do these just pull out or is there a special tool i need too switch old for new parts ?Asked on 9/22/2011 by kevin from salina ks2 answers
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You can just pull out these from the heater hose fittings without any special tools.Answered on 9/23/2011 by Vincent from AAPCUSTOMER CARE
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Special tools are not required, unbolt the tensioner and it pulls out.Answered on 9/23/2011 by DIY Daniel from AAP
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