Heater Core Hoses

[celsoglima]

I am in process of changing the coolant hoses on my 2000 Ford Ranger 3.0L 2WD with A/C, and I am having a hard time finding the hose assemblies for the heater core. I know I could get them at the local dealer, but they are very high at $160 for the set.

Has anybody put those hose assemblies together by buying the hoses, T connectors and clamps? Is that what I probably should do?

 

[firepop5]

I'm not sure what type of fittings are on the ends of the hoses at the heater core. See here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford...emQQimsxZ20091031?IMSfp=TL0910311710001r33736
If they are like these, you can buy them at a good parts store and save tons of money

 

[celsoglima]

There are no fittings at the end. It is just the hose attached to the water pump/engine block connector on one end and attached to the water heater on the other end. All is held in place by clamps.

I inspected the hoses I currently have closely and decided I will keep them for now. What I thought was a problem with the hose was is fact a build-up of rust inside of the hose.

 

[99SportX]

If you do decide to replace them eventually, try http://www.rockauto.com .

 

[celsoglima]

99SportX, you rock!!!! Thanks for mentioning that site.

 

[99SportX]

Also, if you want to save some extra cash, check out the explorer forum vendor section. On occasion, most of the time there is a current rock auto discount code listed: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=103