3.8L heater core hoses

[JoeliusZ28]

Ok so things have been going well on my firebird project, but i did have a minor setback today (well actually a while ago). There is a coolant hose that goes from the water pump to the heater core that is always in the way of things and therefore was already heavily abused from previous mechanic service. I didnt think it was in usable condition anymore as i found a hole in it, so I disconnected the hose at what I thought was a coupler. Well according to parts stores this was apparently not designed to be disconnected even though i had no problem doing so. Does anyone know anything about these or have any suggestions? Can i reconnected this part of the hose if i can find a used one or do i need the complete unit? The only "new" option I have is both complete hoses from the dealer for $175. I'm thinking ill try finding one in a junk yard but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions here first.

Picture of said hose and connections:

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[sman]

You need a new hose set.

And I have one

[JoeliusZ28]

perfect, I'd rather buy it from you than a junkyard

How much do you want for it? Shoot me a text.

[sman]

Apparently I dont have your number, pm it to me. Also, shoot me a pic of whatcha got so I can make sure the 99 hoses will work. But judging by your pics, they look the same.

[JoeliusZ28]

Apparently I dont have your number, pm it to me. Also, shoot me a pic of whatcha got so I can make sure the 99 hoses will work. But judging by your pics, they look the same.

Ah i figured your droid would have picked it up from facebook - i just texted you.

its not going to be easy to get a better picture than that, its pretty buried. maybe send me a picture of the ones you have, and i can try to verify from here?

[sman]

I stand corrected, lol. I have the fb contacts hidden by default, to many people, and hardly anyone has there number on there. Ill swing by the shop and txt you a picture after work tomorrow.

[JoeliusZ28]

thank you sir!

[02RedCamaro]

Dang Spencer beat me! lol I also have a set..

[JoeliusZ28]

lowest bidder gets the sale!

spencer did you get those pictures yet?

[JoeliusZ28]

heres a better question, how the heckd do you unscrew that bracket holding the stupid things to the frame?

[sman]

T50 or T55 torx IIRC. You get the txt I sent last night? Was kinda late but still expected to hear from ya.

[JoeliusZ28]

No spencer I never got a text from you. I'll check my phone.

There was no way i was getting a torx bit to stay in there. I tried for about a half hour and just resorted to cutting the bracket!

[JoeliusZ28]

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[sman]

You have re-text, lol. Your number had a + in front of it, not sure if that had anything to do with it or not, but I got rid of it, lol. LMK.

[phoenix_rising]

Yet another item that is becoming scarce for the 3.8 Fbody. Add to that list thermostat housings. Learned that one after accidentally throwing mine away...