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Chevy S-10 Heater Hoses Q. Vincent, I have a 1991 Chevy S-10 pick-up with a 2.5 liter 5 speed transmission. My dad and I have tried to find why i don't have any heat. We put a new thermostat, radiator and heater core in and still no heat. He thinks my hoses are wrong. I have three hoses going into my radiator; inlet, outlet and one from the heater core itself. Is this right? Thank you, Cold in Maine

Dropped in battery from another car, which we knew was in excellent condition, but same problem. Bypass test on starter indicated solenoid. Bench test on starter at auto store showed that it was fully functional, but low amp or? Anyway, new starter in place and it's the same thing: turn ignition, sounds like low/dying battery, but no engine turn.

Finally got the idea to push start. Well, since it was still on stands, I rotated the front tire with my hand while I was in this contemplative state. And another possible symptom was noticed. The front tires still turn while the car is in gear, which indicates something with the clutch and transmission.

When we transferred the transmission (flywheel, clutch, etc.) to the new block, could we have done something to cause this starting problem.

Thanks...

A. Here is how the heater hoses are routed. I'm not sure what the other hose you describe is. Looking at another truck will provide an answer.