Heater hoses

[bg@f.ord]

My top heater hose broke @ the factory Tee(Brittle).I installed a new plastic Tee.I haven't dealt with the bottom hose yet.It has some sort of vacuum controlled valve that's plastic.I WANT TO GET RID OF THE PLASTIC.Does anyone know a high performance solution?

 

[RonD]

Yes they make metal ones

Google: heater control valve metal

You want the vacuum operated version, not the cable operated version.

I would also replace the new plastic "T" with a brass one

 

[SenorNoob]

Or you could just remove it altogether and run a straight hose. It'll affect AC function though.