Necessary, no, but probably a good time to get new coolant in there.
Heater Hose T's - Do NOT Wait!!!
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I did my thermostat at the same time, so I drained a bunch of coolant
Anyone have a link or part number to the oem Toyota clips that keep the hoses on the tee?
Hi all - I just picked up my 2001 LX470 and it looks like the heater Ts have been serviced/replaced recently. But, the driver's side bottom hose is leaking from the neck of the hose. I've tried to tighten it but it is tightened all the way so I think I will replace it with the original-style clamp as this one is clearly not sealing properly. Just wanted to let people know that these worm style clamps may fail over time --
I can't find a good part number for my 2001 LX470 - what's the best source to lookup part numbers?
found a good source for lexus part diagrams and the diagram for this part. Posting here in case it helps anyone else.
gregnash
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Came across this yesterday as I was looking for all the part numbers to get this done.
Wits' End (@NLXTACY ) sells a full kit for both 98-02 and 03-07 that comes with EVERYTHING.
Sure you could probably hunt around and find slightly cheaper prices by piece-mealing the kit together but why not support one of our vendors and get the full kit and take out the guess work!
Wits' End (@NLXTACY ) sells a full kit for both 98-02 and 03-07 that comes with EVERYTHING.
Sure you could probably hunt around and find slightly cheaper prices by piece-mealing the kit together but why not support one of our vendors and get the full kit and take out the guess work!
Any commentary on the different hoses referenced by TLCPNW in post #61? 87245-6A800 and 99556-20155 vs 87245-6A201 and 99556-20200
They look like different sizes in the picture. Getting ready to do my 01 with 148k.
I see udubfl in post #75 used 87245-6A201 and 99556-20200
and the Wit's End kit has the other - 87245-6A800 and 99556-20155
They look like different sizes in the picture. Getting ready to do my 01 with 148k.
I see udubfl in post #75 used 87245-6A201 and 99556-20200
and the Wit's End kit has the other - 87245-6A800 and 99556-20155
Just ordered 87245-6A201 and 99556-20200. As an FYI, Toyota of Cool Springs shows 99556-20200 as discontinued but Norwalk and others do not.
Ordered all from Cool Springs with free shipping code (FREESHIP) except the 20200 hose, ordered it local.
Ordered all from Cool Springs with free shipping code (FREESHIP) except the 20200 hose, ordered it local.
awesomeissquid
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@jammingator, were you ever able to identify the differences between the part numbers you referenced?
Other than the picture in post #61, no I did not. I went with 87245-6A201 and 99556-20200 as they appeared longer and I figured I could trim if needed. As it turned out, I didn't need to and everything fit perfectly. I don't think you'd go wrong either way though as there is plenty of room/flexibilty for everything to fit.
awesomeissquid
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Great, I am going to do the same.
Is the consensus that reusing the clamps is acceptable or should they just be replaced?
Is the consensus that reusing the clamps is acceptable or should they just be replaced?
I reused the original, mine were in good shape.
I reused original as well - they were perfectly fine. Note when you remove that two of the clamps are smaller than the others.
Not a ton. You might have to burp. If you've never replaced the other hoses or your fluid recently it would be a great time to do it all at he same time.
Did mine today even though PO had it done prior to me getting the truck. Went with the stainless steel T’s. When i looked at the factory ones, the plastic fittings had ovalized probably from the clamps. Happy to have this done.
First thing I did to my 'cruiser. Literally touched my heater T and it broke, just came back from a big trip too at the time 
