Heater Core T Pipe

[hp32sii]

Have a 2010 LX570 with two bad Tees. Any one have a source for the two Tee pipes at the heater core? I tried to source from Lexus and they said indefinite delay on parts---Can't believe Lexus can not provide parts for these vehicles- Any help would be apricated.

 

[bloc]

Toyota doesn’t sell those specific parts separately, only as an assembly with the hoses. People have found other parts that are an exact match though.. 87248-08030 is one option.

Thing is, that part number will give you the same part that failed eventually.

In 2013 Toyota upgraded the plastic to a better design that doesn’t seem to degrade the same way. Only available with full assemblies.

More info starting at this post:

Post in thread 'Heater Hose T Upgrade for my 200'

Jul 5, 2024

For my 2008

Ordered:
87209-60C01
87209-60C10
96136-42501 x6

Mileage - 146,xxx

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Your 2008 Heater T's, if original, show the material as PA66 GF30, which is a 30% glass fibre reinforced PA 66. Anybody know if the superseded parts are using a different material?

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[prharper]

Cruiser Patch sells the Tees

 

[stonepa]

I have seen plenty of metal alternatives discussed on the various LC100 forums. From what I have seen the 100 and 200 part of interchangeable.

That being said, and not knowing how many miles you have, replacing it with the plastic OEM part will probably last longer than the vehicle will.

 

[bloc]

Unless you can match the nipple diameter exactly, metal Ts will require switching to a different style of clamp. When they fit the stock spring clamps are a great design.. much more even clamping than screw clamps and no tendency to tear the rubber hose.