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Replaced the heater hose connector with a metal one from Amazon. Overall it wasn't too difficult but a couple of pointers in case anyone comes across my post down the road.

• Hose clamp pliers were frustrating to use. Too short & fat to slide off the clamps. Go grab 16" pliers from Harbor Freight and you should be able to get the clamps off in 5 seconds
• Plastic connector just snapped in half so I had to crush the half that was stuck in the hose and pull it out in pieces. Try to break it vertically in long pieces
• Saw someone suggest zip ties to move other hoses out of the way