Rear heater core hose

coochiepoo · #1 02-14-2006, 07:07 PM

I have a 98 Grand Caravan and recently found out that the rear heater core hoses have eroded away and ruptured. As a result
the entire contents of my radiator leaked out and left me with an overheating engine. I would like to be able to replace these myself and
would like to find out where the hoses connect to inside the engine. I followed the hoses under the car and they end up going into the engine
but I can't figure out where they wind up? Any help?

Thanks

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derwood · #2 04-06-2006, 02:14 AM

I had the same problem with my 96 in -40 weather. The garage said the only repair was to replace the coolant hose assembly which coincidently was in stock at the dealership.

HUEY420 · #3 04-08-2006, 03:56 AM

rear heater hose rusting out is a common problem

Paul22939 · #4 10-10-2006, 03:35 PM

I replaced the lines on my 1996 Voyager in 2003 and now have to do the same on my 2002 Town & Country. At least now the lines are aluminum in place of steel. Still a bit** to replace.

matt074 · #5 10-25-2006, 01:44 AM

I have a 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan and I am having the exact same problem. How were you able to fit the new hose into place?? I just cant get it. Someone told me you have to lift the engine. How did you do it??

Thanks A Ton!!

matt074 · #6 10-25-2006, 02:01 AM

I just bought the part from the dealership. $155.00 was the price. What a rip off!! And the new one is Aluminum!! Those idiot's finally figured it out. I still cant get it to fit. Any suggestions?

brandoncrone · #7 10-25-2006, 11:10 AM

To replace that hose assembly you have to remove the wiper transmission assembly, and on the 96 - 00 minivans the upper intake plenum has to be removed as well. Oh its a pain alright...the 01 to present minivans only the wiper assembly has to come off.

matt074 · #8 10-26-2006, 04:06 PM

thank you for your help!!

matt074 · #9 10-28-2006, 08:00 PM

Still having trouble. This is a hard one. Anybody who has done it?? Any other advice?? Thanks!

eduda · #10 07-19-2007, 06:00 PM

Going through this same grief right now on a 2001 Grand Caravan. I've tried every which way to get the old one out. Any wisdom would be greatly appreciated (aside from taking it to the dealership).