I just picked up a cheapo blower motor which appears to be more or less the same as my old one, except that it doesn't have a spot for the small hose to connect. I'm assuming this hose is intended to provide air movement over the motor parts. How important is this? Besides that, the motor is working fine.

 

My car came with a/c, although it's not hooked up and probably never will be...in case it matters.

this thing...

 

 

never mind...picture won't attach

yeah, that thing is to cool the motor

 

did you get a lifetime warranty? you may need it