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Heater outlet Pipe connector to engine

Tiny
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET CORSICA
  • 3.1L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
I am having a bit of a problem getting the pipe connected to the fitting, I have broke two of the retaining clips, most likely because of improper connecting procedure, does one leave the clip in the fitting or put it on the heater pipe first.
Saturday, December 20th, 2014 AT 3:40 PM

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Tiny
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I can't picture where they would use a snap lock fitting on that car but if they did, it will work either way but it's probably easier to put it oin the pipe first. SPONSORED LINKS
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Saturday, December 20th, 2014 AT 6:26 PM
Tiny
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It is on the Heater Hose connector to the engine thermostat housing.
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Saturday, December 20th, 2014 AT 10:32 PM
Tiny
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The water outlet/thermostat housing has no pipes attached to it on this engine.

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Sunday, December 21st, 2014 AT 4:21 AM
Tiny
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The thermostat is on the back side of the engine, Drivers side, on this model, it is a 3100 engine
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Sunday, December 21st, 2014 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
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I know exactly where the thermostat is. I gave you a picture of it.

Your link just shows a page full of gibberish.
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Sunday, December 21st, 2014 AT 12:11 PM
Tiny
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OK, it's not worth arguing about, but the connector that connects the heater inlet pipe (it is indeed a quick lock connector) to the engine screws into the thermostat housing, (I put a new thermostat in it, and it was a struggle at the time, did not have the GM thermostat wrench), and the top radiator hose is connected to that housing. Thanks for all the Input.
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Sunday, December 21st, 2014 AT 1:40 PM
Tiny
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They Say, A picture is worth a thousand words.
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Sunday, December 21st, 2014 AT 1:56 PM
Tiny
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Guess the pic didn't meet the guidelines.
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Sunday, December 21st, 2014 AT 1:59 PM
Tiny
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Trying again.
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Sunday, December 21st, 2014 AT 2:08 PM
Tiny
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Yes, that is going into the intake manifold, not the thermostat housing. You may have torn or dislodged the seals inside. There is an O-ring, a plastic washer and the round base of the locking clip. You can buy a new one for under $10 if that one is damaged in any way. The pipe just pushes in and locks.
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Sunday, December 21st, 2014 AT 2:21 PM

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