I didn't replace the clamps. I did notice there are a couple of different part numbers on my list of hoses. Wonder if that is a Lexus/Toyota thing.
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Yeah, I was comparing the two lists there, the difference I saw was based on the year, so I cross-referenced both lists to confirm, thanks again for the compilation.
Advance autopart sells these 5/8 x 5/8 x 1/2 tee, very similar to OEM sizing and it's made of galvanized steel so they won't break like the plastic ones. Any chemists out there want to chime in on how this will affect the metal in our cooling system?
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Of course, I remember now running across that when I did them on the '06 we used to have.
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Advance autopart sells these 5/8 x 5/8 x 1/2 tee, very similar to OEM sizing and it's made of galvanized steel so they won't break like the plastic ones. Any chemists out there want to chime in on how this will affect the metal in our cooling system?
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These are what I used. As I understand it, the Stainless is good quality and not likely to pit and corrode for many, many years. You'll notice the flares at the end- My experience was, the pressure clamps leaked with the older hoses with this one- So, I used WORM clamps instead.
I used worm clamps with the ss tee's, re-used the original clamps elsewhere
Cool, thanks for the info, didn’t think it was really necessary to use the worms on the other connections considering the SS tee’s are ever so slightly smaller IIRC.
Replaced my tee's and hoses this weekend. One of the tees busted during removal, the other seemed to be fine. 2001 LC with 113k miles.
Looks nice and clean! Seems you switched to the metal T’s too, I’m planning on doing the same. From what I’ve read, you’d really want to go with the constant torque clamps on those metal T’s to prevent leakage.
Curious if you used the same clamps or different ones. Are those OEM hoses? Keep us posted if you have any seeping. Thinking about doing this. Thanks!
Same clamps with OEM hoses. Been keeping my eye on them since Friday...no leaks.
Thanks! Did you drain the radiator first?
Nope
I replaced the Ts and hoses on my 'new' 2005 LC with 277k. PO had extensive service records but I couldn't find any evidence of the passenger side T being replaced (and all clamps were still upside-down). Driver's side T had failed a couple of years ago and was replaced with an aftermarket T and screw clamps. I thought it was best to baseline the whole assembly for now.
Here are the parts I went with:
87248-60460 x 2 (the Ts)
87245-6A180
87245-6A210
87245-6A190
87245-6A220
87245-6A800
99556-20155
96134-42100 x 8 (clamps)
90467-19022 x 4 (slightly smaller clamps used on both 'bottoms' of the Ts.)
Obviously replacing the hoses makes this job even easier - I scored and cut the original hoses off so I didn't even wrestle with it much. I did use some soapy water on the hoses and nipples to make everything connect easily.
I found that my middle-sized Knipex 10 inch slip joint pliers were extremely useful for manipulating the clamps.
Below, my takeoff parts, showing the non-oem T and the two sizes of spring clamps.
Here are the parts I went with:
87248-60460 x 2 (the Ts)
87245-6A180
87245-6A210
87245-6A190
87245-6A220
87245-6A800
99556-20155
96134-42100 x 8 (clamps)
90467-19022 x 4 (slightly smaller clamps used on both 'bottoms' of the Ts.)
Obviously replacing the hoses makes this job even easier - I scored and cut the original hoses off so I didn't even wrestle with it much. I did use some soapy water on the hoses and nipples to make everything connect easily.
I found that my middle-sized Knipex 10 inch slip joint pliers were extremely useful for manipulating the clamps.
Below, my takeoff parts, showing the non-oem T and the two sizes of spring clamps.
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I’m thinking on replacing mine after I don’t think the PO has done them and it has 230k on it. I went to get parts at the Toyota dealer and the part guys told me I don’t need to replace them. Even if they don’t need to be I feel like it’s a good to keep up with maintaining things on the truck.
I think if they've never been done at 230k it would be wise to at least change the Ts, but I am not an expert. The Ts are less than $15 each, it's an easy task for the peace of mind.
If you don't want to drive to the dealer you can check our somewhere like Camelback Toyota or McGeorge Toyota to buy parts online. They are much cheaper than my local dealer who likes to charge over MSRP.
Is it worth changing the hoses too?
I did mine this weekend, and was told by the parts department at two dealerships that they didn’t have the tees because my car was a Lexus. Suffice it to say, I’m not going to rely on my local parts guys anymore. My driver’s side tee crumbled, passenger’s side was intact. . 235k miles.
How much did all the hoses cost you? I’m guessing those part numbers below the heater t’s are the hoses. It seems like each hose cost around $15-$35.
The most expensive hose was $22 from McGeorge Toyota. I didn't total up the T only install because I bought a few other parts too, but you can plug all of those numbers into their website to get an idea. Toyota Parts | Toyota Online Parts | Genuine Toyota Parts | Toyota Parts Online
(Edit: hoses were about $81. Ts were $16 and clamps were ~$20. Plus shipping)
I thought it was worth doing the hoses while I was in there because of the mileage on my cruiser. Hindsight being what it is, they would have probably been fine but I guess I'll just take that cost as some extra piece of mind. I think the install was probably easier too bc I could preassemble the new stuff.
