Don Coatney Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Has anyone replaced this hose? I could not locate a part number in the parts book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Don: is this the black colapasble fabic hose that has the metal coil in the hose? If so I think this is just a standard hose that you should beable to get at any good parts store Looks like a black slinkee but covered with black material. Is this the hose that goes from the heater up to the two defroster nossels? Rich HArtung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdoland Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 I got mine at NAPA. Just told them the diameter I needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted September 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Don: is this the black colapasble fabic hose that has the metal coil in the hose? If so I think this is just a standard hose that you should beable to get at any good parts store Looks like a black slinkee but covered with black material. Is this the hose that goes from the heater up to the two defroster nossels? Rich HArtung Yes to the slinky design. My hose is so far gone that color is not visible. I got mine at NAPA. Just told them the diameter I needed. NAPA on line did not list this hose. I will head to a store and see what they have. Roberts and Burnbaums was a no go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted September 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 I dug a bit deeper and discovered a prior owner made a half fast attempt at incorporating a hunk or PVC to connect the heater duct to the defroster. I believe I have all the parts to do this the right way if I can find some flexible slinky hose of the correct size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Years ago I got mine at Autozone. It was supposed to be a Volkswagon part, fit perfectly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_shel_ny Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 http://p15-d24.com/topic/12756-heaterdefroster-hose-source/?hl=%2Bheater+%2Bduct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted September 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 http://p15-d24.com/topic/12756-heaterdefroster-hose-source/?hl=%2Bheater+%2Bduct Thanks Shel, I will check them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobjob55 Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Canada ,,Indiana ,,it must get a little chilly up there ...we love winter here .. cold is 40deg ... Only use defroster to knock fog off Windows ..sure could use air conditioning for most of year .. I have family in Canada ,,Chicago,, and Washington state ...tried it for a winter ,,, way too cold ... do these cars work in that cold of weather ??.. I know that my 63 chevy carryall suburban ,, was like a refrigerator ,,froze near to death.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 When you install it make sure your bat. Is discon'ed. The metal spiral can cause unplanned grounds if it should contact ign. off powered items. Also when installed, assure the spiral is fastened away from any potential contact with items like gauge terminals, and other electrical connections. By the way if you have the footwall mounted heater, connecting the defroster is pretty much a futile exercise, as since the heater has no fresh air source, it only recirculates the damp cabin air back on the windshield. Running with the cowl vent open some helps, but is kinda self defeating as far as heating is concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted September 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Struck out at NAPA, AutoZone, and JC Whitney. Seems Dorman no longer offers that size. I may take Greg's advice and just do without. Defrosters in a recirculation system do little good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Don, what size is that hose? I may have some left over from my Chevy pickup. If it's the right size and I have enough of it, you can have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted September 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 1.75" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Let me see what I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) Don see if you have any luck finding gates 23828 http://www.finditparts.com/products/331913/gates-23828?srcid=CHL01SCL010-Npla-Dmdt-Gusa-Svbr-Mmuu-K331913&gclid=CKOwvure-sACFRQdaQodMlYAwg Edited September 24, 2014 by Young Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted September 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Don see if you have any luck finding gates 23828 http://www.finditparts.com/products/331913/gates-23828?srcid=CHL01SCL010-Npla-Dmdt-Gusa-Svbr-Mmuu-K331913&gclid=CKOwvure-sACFRQdaQodMlYAwg Thanks Ed. I will pursue. Clicking on the add to cart does not work so I will try a phone call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffsunzeri Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) Any aircraft supply house can supply the ducting. Try Aircraftspruce.com or Wicks Aircraft Supply. You are looking for SCAT or CAT or CEET tubing/ducting. They differ in heat ratings and plies. Edited September 25, 2014 by jeffsunzeri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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