I am installing the heater core hose kit from v6fixit.com. I am trying to remove the stock heater hoses. How do I remove the bracket holding it to the body. I am tring to use an Allen key wrench and it seems to be turning but seems like I have made no progress. Anyone know if there is an easier way to remove it or am I stuck fumbling around with the wrench?

 

What is the torque bolt size?

 

what bracket are we talking about. picture?

 

It's the piece that holds the heater hoses to the body

 

If I recall its a huge torx head bolt. Do not recall the size. I think I bought a set at Harbor Freight.

 

check on the other side of the fender and see if theres a nut there thats been spining. this being a 3.8 and a 98 im dont know, i have a bracket that holds the metal part of the heater hose/pipe

 

wow 90 dollars for that kit? i found a buick and took the fittings off it and ran regular hose. it cost me about 12 dollars total.

 

Here is the wrench i created to remove that bracket.