I kept my rear heater, you should have read my post about removing the stock clamps with a spring tool hook. U can order these gates formed hose if you need to bypass the rear. Order qty 2
Yea actually the softlines under the truck were in good condition (other than being petrified), no leaks and minimum corrosion. The rear heater core in 97 had non brass tubes, they are either aluminum or steel, Also my coolant T was brass, is that factory? I ended up keeping my brass coolant T...
In the famous words of my favorite Melmacian Gordon Shumway, “Can of corn!”
Rubber grease for the win!
Spring tool hook for removal of Toyota sardine can clamp
Unbolt the hardline above cats
Long handle long nose pliers are a must (straight / angled / 90deg
I just went with the standard gates...
The entire assembly?
Well first of all, I don’t have balls. 2nd the hardlines are in great shape, therefore I’m only replacing the soft lines.
I’m doing this operation tomorrow,
good ole Veenersliden ! Great stuff
Picking up my 1/2" Gates Green Stripe today, special order off O-Riley's web page, I have the new heater hoses and control valve. I have the rear heater delete option available incase I get Bi@Ch Nutzzz wile I'm under there replacing the rear line heater lines. I'm definitely motivated to keep...
Your hard lines were rusted out in the Bay Area? Was the rust from bad coolant or was the truck not from the bay area? Betty was a Capital Toyota purchase back in 97 purchased by the PO (old neighbor of mine) Why did you decide to keep the rear heater for this perfect Bay Area weather?
Hard lines look good, Nice dry California truck. No leaks just a preemptive strike. Ill be pulling the shields and starting the job when the rain lets up (maybe CA isn't so dry) I mainly wanted to verify the hose is 14mm so I could try to order some of the internet (non silicone)...
Hello
I have a 97 fzj80 with rear heater , I’m about to replace the hoses under the body but want to make sure I have the correct hoses before removing the old hoses. I measured the 2 metal tubes coming down from the firewall and into the rear heater (near the cats) I measured near the fire wall...