DIY: Replacing heater hose pipe T's *important* (3 Viewers)
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That's a huge range. Just saw the write up, says it's a banana 1 job. Just don't want to screw up. There used to be a guy on the Nextdoor app who's a Toyota service tech and working on side gigs for a good price on Sundays using dealership equipments but he said the dealership no longer allows that.
15 minutes if the hoses are good. And if it's been long enough for the plastic to crumble, the hoses are not going to be good. While not too technically challenging, it was a PITA.
Battleship
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You won't. The worst part is lying on the engine to do it. Buy the Ts and hoses and you can pre-assemble them. Spring clamp pliers make it much easier.
I'd like to have one of those topside creepers for this. Unfortunately Harbor Freight don't do those. Last time I laid on the engine was like 10 years ago and I didn't enjoy it then to do the starter. Things in my life haven't gotten easier in the last 10 years for some reason. I looked on Craigslist for one but no joy there. Guess people who know what they are keep them.
Creeper is awesome no doubt but take a look on p38 of this thread - I used an Old scrap insulting board - worked well
I definitely saw that.
I cut two 2 x 4's to fit across the engine bay and then laid a 3/4" piece of plywood on top of them and the front radiator support. I put two bolts into two open holes on the radiator top support to prevent the plywood from slipping forward.
Ordered some 16 12 16 brass tees off scamazon (https://a.co/d/iF52lJh). Gonna see if they fit smoothly. I think oem is only 15mm on the bigger sides but 1mm isn't that much of a difference.
I have seen those used before and they seems to work. Please post your findings.
Has anyone used these stainless steel T's?
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1992-2007 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FZJ80, UZJ100 / 100 Series Heater Hose Output T Pipes 87248-60460 8724860460 8720737780 87207-37780 Generic
Specifications:Product Name: Heater Hose Output T PipesCondition: Brand NewWarranty: 180 daysMaterial: Stainless steelFitment Type: Direct ReplacementManufacture Part Number: 87248-60460 8724860460 8720737780 87207-37780Note: Please check the Manufacturer Part Number before ordering.Fitment:For...
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I will join this club.
My '99 has 309K miles, and when I flexed a tee to get access to the clamps, the end snapped off like a twig (only it took less pressure). So, all you 'heater tee alarmists are RIGHT and CORRECT in your fears.
Of course, the failed tee end was the one closest to the engine block outlet, so it saw the most heat. I dug out the bits, installed new, and was done in 1/2 hour. I left the clamps where you can get to them next time, unlike Toyota!
My '99 has 309K miles, and when I flexed a tee to get access to the clamps, the end snapped off like a twig (only it took less pressure). So, all you 'heater tee alarmists are RIGHT and CORRECT in your fears.
Of course, the failed tee end was the one closest to the engine block outlet, so it saw the most heat. I dug out the bits, installed new, and was done in 1/2 hour. I left the clamps where you can get to them next time, unlike Toyota!
TreatSmash
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How much fluid do you lose when swapping these out?
I ordered the metal T's and was gonna put them in today but realized I didn't have any coolant here so I held off.
I ordered the metal T's and was gonna put them in today but realized I didn't have any coolant here so I held off.
They are at the top of the motor. You won't lose much coolant. I 3D printed some plugs so I could pull the T and quickly plug the lines while I went about sticking the new T in place. I would make sure I had some coolant when I did this job.
@TreatSmash - I would guess I lost 8 oz. of coolant or so.
Several tablespoons? Maybe as much as 4-6oz.?
I bought these off ebay. Worked well.Has anyone used these stainless steel T's?
1992-2007 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER FZJ80, UZJ100 / 100 Series Heater Hose Output T Pipes 87248-60460 8724860460 8720737780 87207-37780 Generic
Specifications:Product Name: Heater Hose Output T PipesCondition: Brand NewWarranty: 180 daysMaterial: Stainless steelFitment Type: Direct ReplacementManufacture Part Number: 87248-60460 8724860460 8720737780 87207-37780Note: Please check the Manufacturer Part Number before ordering.Fitment:For...
Old ones crumbled as I pulled them out. Don't delay this job
How are the omegas holding up? Any leaks?
