Thanks for all the replies!  I'll get the connectors and just take the T's
completely out.  

Meanwhile, I'm thinking I should also get some extra connectors, clamps and
a few feet of hose as backup.  What size are those coolant hoses, and would
a FLAPS clerk know what I was looking for?

Matt
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Luke Bakken
Subject: Re: plugging heater hoses

> I have decided to remove my blown rear heater as others have suggested.
�Are
> there preferred methods for plugging those two hoses that come in under
the
> seat? �I'm assuming that I should cut them back so that they don't enter
the
> cab at all, but does that create other problems? �I was going to put
> something in the loose end and use the hose clamps to close it off - what
> have folks used to that end?

I would get 5/8" barbed brass connectors and replace the plastic tees
to which the heater hoses connect under the van with the brass
connectors. Reuse the spring clamps...