2002 GMC Sierra Heater coil - hose connectors

2002 GMC SIERRA
85,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MARKBRUEHL
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Who makes and sells a tool to release the DORMAN connectors which hold the heater hoses to the heater coil? I tried several auto parts stores and only found fuel and A/C quick disconnects. No luck on GMC or Chevy heater hoses.
Jul 26, 2008 at 10:36 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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lisle tool company makes every special tool known to man and are very inexpensive
Jul 27, 2008 at 6:07 AM
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MERLIN2021
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If this is your clamp I use either regular pliers, or water pump pliers, depending how big it is.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_clamp_001_1.jpg


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_Water_Pump_Pliers_1.jpg

If this is not the clamp you are talking about, disregaurd! Tim's tool co calls them Flat band pliers.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_Flat_Band_Pliers_1.gif

Jul 27, 2008 at 6:17 AM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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where in the world did you get those pictures merlin. do you have a assortment of parts and tools just for show and tell? that is commitment. im going to recommend you for a gold star from uncle raz.
Jul 27, 2008 at 6:23 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Actually Tim the top pliers are mine and the bottom came from the tool co you recommended...10 seconds to find it!
Jul 27, 2008 at 6:38 AM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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your good. im still getting the hang of mw snap you recommended, i love it but it takes me a while to do. im like a old dog but im learning new tricks, it just takes me a little longer than it used to.
Jul 27, 2008 at 6:44 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Even old dogs need training!
Jul 27, 2008 at 8:29 AM