Leaking heater core? Fix it quickly with this bypass kit.
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- Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
- A leak anywhere in the cooling system is no bueno-you’ll lose your coolant. And if your heater core has gone bad inside your vehicle, that sweet maple syrup smell gets old pretty fast.
Enter the core bypass kit, Dorman part number 626-001!
The first thing you need to know is that this is meant as a temporary repair, because you will lose your heater and defroster, which are required for vehicle inspection in some areas. This repair could in theory last the remainder of the vehicle. It would likely be perfect for an old farm truck or beater mud vehicle.
The kits include fittings for 5/8 or 3/4” systems or a mix of the two, which should cover nearly every vehicle on the road. They’re held in place by OE-style constant tension clamps. This is a wonderful solution that really should have a home in every road toolbox or aging vehicle just in case-and if you forget to buy one, you can now get one of ours most places you buy auto parts and get back on the road right quick.
We hope you like this new solution. And remember, if you need anything at all, the Dorman Technical Support team is always handy to help.
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Awesome commercial. Very informative !! I’ll review the product after I purchase it and install
This kit let me get my 97 VW Golf back into safe operation. Those foggy windows and ethylene glycol clouds were no fun. Actually took me longer to pull the 5/8ths plug from the bypass than the rest of the install total! Cheers mates, thanks for making it easy for me.
Great review!! Exactly what I was looking for when searching for this item
I literally just did this on my Ranger this week. I also flushed out the coolant in the heater core so I don't continue smelling the coolant, now I'm flushing out the cooling system itself too. I ordered an extra one to have in my tool box but will probably be needing it in an Expedition also, definitely easier than replacing the heater cores in each vehicle.
Well done.
Last the life of my beater sounds good 😅😅 .. labour cost to replace this is insane. Just get it working and solid and save your money. Old beater loves these solutions
Hello, I just recently got a 01 sunfire that’s leaking coolant from the firewall I believe it’s the heater core? Would there be any other ways to find out for sure before I attempt a bypass
Thanks for sharing this video, Kindly what's the part number for the bypass kit on Dakota 2006.......thank you.
Hi Majed, I apologize for my previous inaccurate response. To answer your question correctly- It is part number 626-001 and it is a universal kit. Attached is the link to that part. Again, I apologize for my previous reply. www.dormanproducts.com/p-137050-626-001.aspx
Is it necessary to drain the coolant before installing one of these kits? It’s not under pressure when it’s cold, so I’m guessing not. Is that right?
Hello, it only needs to be drained down to the level at which the bypass kit is installed.
Thanks for this. So are there 2 plugs to isolate the 2 hoses that remain going through the firewall into the core itself? Should the core be flushed as part of this procedure? Thank you!
Hello! Unfortunately, we do not list a plug kit for the heater core side. I will let our product team know of your new product idea, thanks!
What would the part number be for a 2005 suburban 5.3? I’m currently stuck in Nebraska and in need of a kit. Napa is close to my location. Thanks in advance.
Ooof, that stinks. 82787581 should get ya going again! -L.
@@DormanProducts Wow in can’t believe you responded so quickly.
Will this work on the rear heater in a Chevy Suburban?
Hi Dean, yes!
How do you bypass the front heater core with keeping the rear heater and tacll
Hi Dennis, you don't because if you're bypassing the heater core, that affects the rear heater as well.
@@DormanProducts mine has a separate line for the rear heater it looks like they spliced in a line to the rear heater
Got a 1995 pontiac trans am the heater core to water pump hose assembly has a small leak and its 300 to replace it would this work? Car dont get driven in winter onoy summer months
And can I get the part number for your kit for this vehicle. Thankyou!
Hi Charlie, the part # is 626-001. www.dormanproducts.com/p-137050-626-001.aspx?origin=keyword
How about a 76 C3 Corvette... I imagine yes.. mine just went out today :(.
Hi Terry, sorry to hear that, you would need to check your vehicle to see if it uses either 3/4" or 5/8" fittings into their heater core.
@@DormanProducts thanks for reply. I did some additional research after posting that comment. It does use a 5/8 for supply and 3/4 for return. Thanks again!
Do you still have heat
No. If you bypass the heater core, there will be no heat.
Hi brother can i bypass permanently my car's heater core? Since im living in tropical country here in the Philippines thank You brother❤️
Hello, good question! Yes you can if you would like.
@@DormanProducts brother is there any bad effect in the engine in the future or ever heating issue? Brother super thank you for your answer it helps me a lot❤️
Hello! Bypassing the heater core would have a negligible effect on the cooling of the engine, the radiator is the primary component that effects engine cooling.
Thank you so much brother
Someone tell me this would work with dodge ram 3500
Hi Curtis, it is a universal kit with 3/4 and 5/8 sized fittings. You would want to check on your truck to see if they are those sizes.
Revzilla
Instead of bypassing the heater core, we get 70% od useless chatter.
Its pretty self explanatory,pop the hoses of the core, install this part on the hoses,they are normally 5/8 and 3/4,put the part in according to hose size, top the coolant in your radiator back up that you lost thru the core,after driving a few miles, wait til the car is cold again and recheck your coolant, add more if necessary and your done.