FJ60 Heater and Coolant Hose Reference
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I have all of the hoses sitting in a box. I got caught up in redoing the knuckles and some other front end stuff first. Plus winter weather and a cold garage killed a bit of momentum. I plan to start the hoses in the next couple of weeks then move forward with a de smog this spring.
Does anyone know if the FJ62 (with AC and rear heat) uses the same set of hoses?
Thanks for putting these lists and diagrams together!
Edit: Nevermind, I see that there are some differences. This thread has FJ62 diagrams for those looking for them like me: fj62 / 3fe cooling hose diagram ? - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/fj62-3fe-cooling-hose-diagram.1069152/
Though it lacks the awesome color coding and tables from this thread. Cheers.
Thanks for putting these lists and diagrams together!
Edit: Nevermind, I see that there are some differences. This thread has FJ62 diagrams for those looking for them like me: fj62 / 3fe cooling hose diagram ? - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/fj62-3fe-cooling-hose-diagram.1069152/
Though it lacks the awesome color coding and tables from this thread. Cheers.
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I did this swap with all of the hoses purchased from the table, replacing every hose in the system and cleaning all of the original wire bands to either reuse if they were not rusted or replace. It was a pain in the ass but I feel good knowing that every hose is modern and in good repair. I also bought the extended band kit from City Racer to have all original OEM bands throughout and it looks very fancy. The City Racer kit supplies about 2/3 the bands you need to do a complete replacement of all hoses.
- I would recommend replacing, resealing your waterpump and thermostat as part of this as both need to be touched as part of this work if not removed completely to replace their hoses. One of the biggest pains in the ass is the hose that connects the thermostat to the water pump as it is nearly impossible to tighten the bands on it with it back on the engine.
- The worst hoses were all the ones at the back of the engine bay because they were so tough to access.
- Also I would note that I was short a hose or two at the end and needed to source a few extras in the last minute so either I was not shipped all of the right replacements, I lost one in the process, or magic. Laying out all of the old hoses on the ground with their replacement next to them would not be a bad idea so that you can stay organized.
- Finally, be very careful with how aggressive you remove the hoses from the very delicate brass connection points at the back of the engine bay. My old hoses were all melted and fused to the brass so I had to really tear at them to work them off and it is very easy to crush and tear those old brass points of contact. A previous repair by some mechanic over the years had crushed one of the brass outlet/inlets and I spent an hour massaging the metal into a near circular opening again that was not torn.
Yeah, it doesn’t sound fun. The chance of one of these old hoses bursting on me during a camping trip or something is giving me enough anxiety that I want to get it done though. Good tips. Thanks!
Hi there. I've got a question that I didn't notice an answer for. I'm going to run a chevy v8, and wanted to double check the supply and return Hoses.
In this pic @joebattle1 posted, is hose B the return or the supply? Its the one that connects to the tee. The other two go across the firewall to the head. If I'm guessing, its the return...
Thanks
In this pic @joebattle1 posted, is hose B the return or the supply? Its the one that connects to the tee. The other two go across the firewall to the head. If I'm guessing, its the return...
Thanks
Can any direct me where to get part number #44 in the photo below. I know Toyota disco’d them but what are you guys currently using and or when can I get all heater/rad hoses as a kit currently for an 89 HJ61?
I don’t know if this would work but give it a try https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KKYHPKW/?tag=ihco-20
Perfect! This is what I was looking for. Prefered Gates over Dayco. Now on to the rest.
Thanks for the confirmation. I'd seen that pic too, but it wasn't quite 100% match.
Extremely helpful thread. I’m in the middle of replacing all my hoses now.
How in the world do I get to and replace this little bugger (circled in red)? Do I need to remove the fan?
I’ll also be deleting my rear heater with @cruisermatt ‘s kit I just ordered.
How in the world do I get to and replace this little bugger (circled in red)? Do I need to remove the fan?
I’ll also be deleting my rear heater with @cruisermatt ‘s kit I just ordered.
By the time you're done messing around with the pipe from underneath you might as well have pulled the fan. Plus - the last thing you want is to not get good torque on the hose clamp coming off the water pump and then have it pop off while driving. By pulling it you can line up that clamp correctly and cinch it down good, and clean all the crud off the timing cover.
Fun project. Much easier on the 3FE than the 2F in the 60 or the PHH on the 1FZ.
Can I sneak the fan out without pulling the shroud?
Unfortunately not... sort of a bummer. (EDIT - at least I haven't been able to, I was too afraid of gakking fins on the radiator!) Loosen the fan off the water pump first and take them both out at the same time. Pulling the upper rad hose makes it much easier, if it's not already off.
Also not a bad time to check your fan clutch, make sure that has plenty of resistance, if not get a new Aisin from Rockauto.
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Do a search for splitting your fan Shroud if you want to make the process easier next time.
I’ve never had a problem getting the fan out with the shroud in place, but I remove the fan clutch then the fan. I don’t take it out as one piece. And I have small hands.
That little hose below the water pump is such a pain in the ass. Good luck. Use some new Toyota constant tension clamps while you’re in there. Don’t use auto parts store hose clamps.
That little hose below the water pump is such a pain in the ass. Good luck. Use some new Toyota constant tension clamps while you’re in there. Don’t use auto parts store hose clamps.
Sounds good. It does look like a pain to get to and install (wish they would have done it when the motor was out for a rebuild last year
).I have some constant tension clamps I'll be using. I've removed all the generic style clamps and replaced them with constant tension.