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how do i replace the heater hose on a 1986 oldsmobile regency 98 (firewall to engine)

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1986 Oldsmobile 98 regency 3.8L

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I have removed the hose from the engine area. What is the easiest way to remove the hose from the firewall area?

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Hi thanks for the question.

Are you having difficulty removing the clamp or are you unable to remove the hose from the pipe? If it is a clamp problem, what type of clamp is it?

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Reply to RonRepair's Post: It is one of the adjustable clamps that tightens as you turn the screw with a screwdriver. The clamp is loose but because of where the hoses are located at it seems to me that it will be very difficult to get the new hose on if something is not removed. My question was basically to see if there was something that could or should be removed to make the job easier.

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on July 15 2006 at 4:56 PM

I don't show a 98 after 1981, but I'm guessing your problem is due to clearance issues because it's a transverse mounted engine in a FWD. If this is the case, I have a solution. Verify this and I can give you the answer.

If it is RWD, I will need to know what is in the way.

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Reply to RonRepair's Post: Ron,
Yes it is a front wheel drive and the problem is clearance.

To gain clearance, you tilt the engine forward. You will need to have the car on a level area.

At the top of the engine, there is a torque mount (sometimes two). It will be between the engine and the radiator core support. Remove the through bolt(s), on the engine end.

Put the car in drive, with the brake off, and roll the car so the engine tilts forward. On some of the mounts, there is a hole to lock the engine in this position. Install the bolt through the bracket and this hole. If it doesn't have a hole, then roll the car and set the brake.

Ron

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Reply to RonRepair's Post: do you think someone with minimal mechanical experience should attempt this?

It's not a difficult procedure, although it does require some strength and dexterity. If you're not confident that you can perform the procedure, then you may be better off to let a professional do it.

Ron

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