I checked out those hoses before and after the car was warmed up. They did feel warm, but not really hot.. I think they have fluid flowing through them.. guess its a flap problem in the dash... do i need to remove the center console to get at the heater core and components? Also i started doing my rear wheel bearing yesterday. for the life of me I could not get the outer part of the bearing out of the hub. I took it to a local mechanic and they are supposed to have it out and the new bearing inside by noon today.. I hope they dont eff it up. Adam