JunkCrzr89
Competent Ignoramoose
Among the myriad of Toyotas in my stable is a mostly stock 1990 4Runner with the 3vz-e engine and front and rear heat. The original heater hoses have finally deteriorated after 3 decades and are now leaking. In the below photo I’ve circled in red all of the locations where coolant is seeping out.
I figured no big deal, I’ll just hop on Partsouq to get the part numbers and shop around for the best deal on each OEM Toyota hose. Unfortunately, as most of you probably already know but I just found out, all but 1-2 of these heater hoses are NLA from Toyota. In my quest to figure out the best option for replacing these, given the OEM hoses can’t be had, I found the HPS silicone hose kit. HPS Silicone Heater Coolant Hose Kit Toyota 1989-1992 4Runner 3.0L V6 with Rear Heater Left Hand Drive, 57-1766 - https://hpsperformanceproducts.com/products/hps-silicone-heater-coolant-hose-kit-1989-1992-toyota-4runner-3-0l-v6-rear-57-1766?variant=37787188428990¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2019-11-15&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=CjwKCAiAyc2BBhAaEiwA44-wW4ILElNqeWJ8oDtVBc4ppZ0KWpbngLYFP4xPCQ3GMC56Rptjm1y-mBoCcqsQAvD_BwE
I’ve always been averse to silicone hoses for coolant lines, etc. - they simply don’t last as long or fit as well as the Toyota rubber, in my experience. However, it doesn’t appear I have any other options at this point to replace the old leaky hoses and keep the coolant system happy (and engine temps low). Thus, I’m curious if there’s a consensus among you folks about the HPS silicone hoses, or if you know of potentially better options?
Thanks!
I figured no big deal, I’ll just hop on Partsouq to get the part numbers and shop around for the best deal on each OEM Toyota hose. Unfortunately, as most of you probably already know but I just found out, all but 1-2 of these heater hoses are NLA from Toyota. In my quest to figure out the best option for replacing these, given the OEM hoses can’t be had, I found the HPS silicone hose kit. HPS Silicone Heater Coolant Hose Kit Toyota 1989-1992 4Runner 3.0L V6 with Rear Heater Left Hand Drive, 57-1766 - https://hpsperformanceproducts.com/products/hps-silicone-heater-coolant-hose-kit-1989-1992-toyota-4runner-3-0l-v6-rear-57-1766?variant=37787188428990¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2019-11-15&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=CjwKCAiAyc2BBhAaEiwA44-wW4ILElNqeWJ8oDtVBc4ppZ0KWpbngLYFP4xPCQ3GMC56Rptjm1y-mBoCcqsQAvD_BwE
I’ve always been averse to silicone hoses for coolant lines, etc. - they simply don’t last as long or fit as well as the Toyota rubber, in my experience. However, it doesn’t appear I have any other options at this point to replace the old leaky hoses and keep the coolant system happy (and engine temps low). Thus, I’m curious if there’s a consensus among you folks about the HPS silicone hoses, or if you know of potentially better options?
Thanks!