Description
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Product Description
Feature:
Upgraded aluminum material
More durable and heat-resistant
Avoiding oxidation, cracking, and leakage issues
Long service life
Package include:
- 1 x engine heater core bypass kit
- 1 x Heater Hose Connectors 5/8″ x 3/4″
- 1 x Heater Hose Connectors 5/8″ x 5/8″
Vehicle information
Available fitment details
Listing compatibility notes
- 【Applicable Models】- Package include interchangeable 5/8" and 3/4" hose fittings to fit the most common heater hoses.
Fitment data is provided as a buying aid. Verify the listing against your vehicle and existing part before ordering.
Repair scenarios, installation, companion parts, and use outcomes
Buying guidance
Quick decision
Review this heater parts in the context of the repair and the surrounding components.
Repair scenario
- Identify the symptom and confirm that this is the component required by the repair.
- Inspect nearby connectors, fasteners, and mating surfaces before installation.
Installation notes
- Use the listing instructions when present and follow the vehicle service procedure.
- Professional installation may be appropriate when the repair requires special tools or calibration.
Companion parts
- Inspect nearby fasteners, connectors, seals, fluids, and wear items before starting the repair.
- Use the service procedure and the visible package contents to identify any additional parts or tools required.
Before you buy
- Compare the listing title, photos, package contents, and specifications with the part being replaced.
- Confirm vehicle compatibility and installation requirements before ordering.
Customer feedback
Ratings and written reviews
4.8 / 5
78 source ratings
Source: Amazon. Imported marketplace feedback is shown for product research and is not a review of a purchase made on this website.
Zac Blotter –
My wife’s heater core blew out on her 2000 Volkswagen Cabrio. Here in Maui we don’t need heat so instead of having to rip the whole dash apart to replace the heater core, this simple solution bypasses the heater core and fixed the issue with a five minute install. It came with two sizes of nipples the larger size fit her car perfect. Start finish install 10 minutes
Customer –
The bigger problem I discovered after installing this was a blown head gasket. Combustion gasses were leaking into my cooling system & the air bubbles in the heater core would cause more resistance in getting the coolant to flow through the engine, which resulted in more overheating than when bypassed. Thought I’d share if someone is having similar symptoms
jesse young –
Use the kit to get my classic Chevy van back on the road after a split heater core. Only complaint was that the nipples had a lot of casting flash in the ID of the nipple. Knocked out the flashing with a screwdriver and a blast of air then back on the road.
Rick Cates –
Easy to put on works great.
Tim Rogers –
Had a leaking heater core, this item got my car back on the road quickly.
Joe Gutierrez –
Very good quality for the value.
C. Earnshaw –
Like everyone else here, I had a leaky heater core. In my car, a 1970 Opel GT, you have to remove the windshield to get the dash out, and that’s the easy part! I already have a new heater core ready to go, but decided to wait until I have some other reason to remove the dash. Living in Arizona, I don’t really need the heater anyway. This saved me a lot of time, and the hose fit in the limited space I had under the hood. Turns out I didn’t need any of the fittings, but it was worth it to me just for the hose and clamps.
BMan –
Product works exactly as stated heater core went out in the truck it was over $2,000 to replace since the whole dash had to be removed this is a $20 part bypass the heater core truck was back on the road in 20 minutes if you don’t have an issue with your heater core buy it and keep it in your glove box it will keep you going if you break down on the side of the road a lot cheaper than a tow truck highly recommend this product