Emergency: Unhooking "quick connect" on heater core??

[Number21]

I have a 2000 Silverado. I recently just barely touched the heater hose and the stupid quick disconnect fitting at the core broke in half. (WHY would you possibly need a "quick connect" here?!)

 

A couple problems - I am in the middle of moving in a very rural area. I have access to almost no tools at the moment. I cannot drive my truck. I ordered a set of new "extra difficult connects", and Amazon was nice enough to overnight them. They didn't bother to send the removal too even though I paid for overnight shipping, it's not supposed to be here until monday!

 

I need to drive before Monday. How can I remove the broken off quick connect without the proper tool? Any thoughts? Thinking about taking a sawzall to it, but don't want to damage the heater core. How can I get the stupid thing off without damaging the heater core?

 

Edit: I don't have anything I can use to loop the heater hose around the core either.

Edited February 3, 2021 by Number21

[newdude]

The tool is pretty much it.  If you cut it off you will need a new fitting to replace the one you cut.  

 

Otc J-43181 - Heater Release Tool - Vehicle Specialty Tools - Amazon.com

 

Heater Hose Removal Tool- GM C/K Series Trucks w/4.3L NOE 7305632 | Buy Online - NAPA Auto Parts (napaonline.com)

 

Just about any of your local parts stores should stock one.  

Edited February 3, 2021 by newdude

[txab]

^^^^

 

[sefiroxx]

Cost hanger hook