I'm looking to bypass my heater core but I don't want to go with the vacuum line route. I'm wondering if just putting a manual ball valve on both hoses and having them closed is safe for the motor? Or is it safer to just connect both hoses together?
Mad Max 11150 posts · Joined 2009 Add to quote Only show this user #2 · Apr 28, 2016 The most common way is to connect both hoses, or just route one hose in a "U".
P Poo 287 posts · Joined 2013 Add to quote Only show this user #3 · Apr 28, 2016 You want the 2 hoses connected as this is the by-pass for the thermostat before it opens
MiamiNoma'93 Discussion starter 1037 posts · Joined 2004 Add to quote Only show this user #4 · Apr 28, 2016 Gotcha that's what I wanted to hear
Back_N_Black 6016 posts · Joined 2007 Add to quote Only show this user #5 · Apr 28, 2016 Either way works.
MiamiNoma'93 Discussion starter 1037 posts · Joined 2004 Add to quote Only show this user #6 · Apr 29, 2016 would I have to worry about air bubbles after I take the hoses off to join them with the connector?
manbearpig 9643 posts · Joined 2010 Add to quote Only show this user #7 · Apr 29, 2016 What do you mean? You shouldn't have to worry about air bubbles unless you have a coolant leak.
Back_N_Black 6016 posts · Joined 2007 Add to quote Only show this user #9 · May 5, 2016 Nvm ignore me. I do agree on repairing it while its warm though.