2002 f150 V4.6

the line that runs from the motor and to the inside nipple / port has broken off. the plastic piece of the hose is still attached to the nipple/port. is there an easy way to remove this piece?
I got the replacement line from Oreillys today, but I noticed the recommendations on the board say to get a Ford line. is that true?

thanks for the help

 

Use a utility knife and cut the old hose off the nipple/port. Or are you looking to replace the nipple/port?

 

just wanting to replace the hose is all.

 

what line that runs from the motor? both lines come off the motor in different places. there is one on the front crossover pipe, and one that is underneath the intake manifold

 

At the heater nipples, they have a ridge about a quarter inch back from the end.
This ridge seals the hose by the uses of a special clip assembly. This is a fast way to get the hoses connected on the assembly line.
Take a good look at the situation to see what you have. There should be a removable clip/clamp on the original hose connector.
Don't just take a chisel and hammer approach to this.
Take care about being rough with the nipples because if you break one and cause a leak, it becomes a big job to replace the heater core.
Pay attention first to what you have to work with.
I blew a hose and learned what was their and how it attaches.
Good luck..

 

I bought a hose from Oreilly's and sure enough, it failed at the fitting. I was told that by the salesman it was a possibility. what are my options? getting a factory hose, installing a ring clamp that will hold it on tightly, etc.?
thanks for the help