heater core ok? probably not. change my mind

[MILsYukon]

Hi All,

 

Working on the MILs 2000 Yukon. pulled the intake manifold and of course, when i put it back on, i bumped the closest heater hose quick connect tee and snapped off the old line.

 

Bought a metal disconnect tool, but i dont think it engaged long enough to move the QD fingers out of the way.  Seeing as how plastic connector was broken, i used some needlenose pliers to try to help pull the old broken connector off while pushing with the QD tool from the back.

 

Finally got the carcass of the old plastic tee off, but now looking at it, the needlenose pliers were pulling/wiggling on the aluminum heater core tube too. 

 

Its not obviously loose, but whats the chances that i loosened up the heater core tube solder/whatever thats holding it to the core?

If i leave it alone, will it be obvious to see drips or worse?

 

Im now worried that ill be replacing the heater core itself (looks like real fun from the videos i saw).

 

thoughts?

 

thanks all!

 

 

 

[txab]

Slap it back together and pressure test it. Pulling on core tubes is never a good thing. Old cores can break.

But you may be ok

[richard wysong]

yep, it will be obvious if it leaks., if it wiggles around it is more than likely broken

[MILsYukon]

ive talked to a few folks.  and you guys all say just put it back together and see, so thats what ill do.  thanks for your help guys