Got everything installed and running. Found out my flame trap nipple was broken off at the pipe, so I replaced that as well.

Installation of the new hose was easy--my neighbor (who likes to wrench and does things like swap out engines on cars for fun) came over and installed it in two minutes.

The only difficult part was that the clamp was all the way against the engine at first, and there is not enough clearance for the ratchet to reach it coming in from the top between 3 and 4 manifold. So I reached in from the driver side under the manifold and held the hose clamp with my index finger, and he used a long screwdriver to move it away from the engine about 1/4 inch, and then used a ratchet to tighten the hose.

Thanks for all the tips!

Andy2

Instead of trying to twist the old one off, heater core piping is very soft metal. Hose probably bonded to nipple. If you can get some type of razor to it, slice it long ways. Last thing you want to do is change the core.
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Stand the hood up straight right away. Whether you mean to change the hose from the left side of the cylinder head--or the one attached to a pipe wrapped around the back of the head - neither is that hard--it just looks that way. Don't bother with a screwdriver or wrench--there's only one tool combo that really works - a 1/4 inch ratchet, a 15" extension and a 7mm universal socket. A 7mm socket with a universal joint added will work too--but just be a little clumsy. You can reach the one on the l/s of the head by going in between the intake runners. A little smear of liquid dish detergent on the inside of the new hose will help to get it installed. -- Dave