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yes, those look like they might work. i found a 90 degree bend long reach needlenose that might be useful too. for 15 bucks, im sure ill need it at some point. i pulled the tee side off (goes to the back heater core) and cleaned things up, so im ready to reassemble and pressure test. thanks...

This is the exact metal one i bought. its a nice tool, but it didnt work for me. evidently, there are 2 styles and i have the other style

I bought a dorman equivalent of OTC 6046. broke that in about 10 minutes. got the metal one. But, i was unaware of 2 designs. i definitely have the 2 tabs and did everything i could think of to squeeze them. thats why i thought i needed this tool. But, lining the tool up with the replacement...

the only reason i havent put it back together is those horrible quick disconnects. the tool i have must be wrong. I wonder if i can just cap the line that runs to the rear heater and just run rubber heater hose, double clamped for the pressure test? thanks!

Hi All, Ive been a lurker here for years. you guys always seem very meticulous and knowledgeable, so i figured id actually post. 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...