Heater T blew
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gray rider
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This might be what you are looking for???
gray rider
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or is it the hose size?
sorry to hear, how many miles ? glad I just had mine changed out..
gray rider
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Found this in FAQ's:
I would say it is slightly smaller than the stock metric T based on the feel how it slides into the hoses. I got leaks when installed with original swollen OEM hoses. No leak when installed with new 5/8 and 1/2 Gates hoses.
I would say it is slightly smaller than the stock metric T based on the feel how it slides into the hoses. I got leaks when installed with original swollen OEM hoses. No leak when installed with new 5/8 and 1/2 Gates hoses.
Don't forget pliers and some type of pick to dig the plastic out. Demineralized water should be enough if you can't get toyo red.
Were you popping your hood and playing with your t's while away from home?
Were you popping your hood and playing with your t's while away from home?
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If you just need a temporary band-aid to get home, you could use a straight nipple or appropriately sized deep socket to bypass all the heater cores and connect the line coming from the engine right back to the line going back to the engine... Or somehow just plug both of them shut. Then top off the coolant with plain water (not some other different coolant). Not the most elegant, but at least should get you back home.
2001LC
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Form Toyota Parts web page:
"Super Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
This special pink formula provides maximum protection without the use of harmful silicates. It’s extremely durable and was developed specifically to meet the requirements of your Toyota’s engine.
Toyota red is a two year or 30K miles between flushing's.
"Super Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
This special pink formula provides maximum protection without the use of harmful silicates. It’s extremely durable and was developed specifically to meet the requirements of your Toyota’s engine.
- Compatibility with non-metallic materials helps it extend the life of water pump seals
- Won’t corrode aluminum surfaces like coolants that contain borate
- Won’t clog radiators due to silicone "gelling"
- Pre-diluted 50/50
- Compatible with Toyota red Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant"
Toyota red is a two year or 30K miles between flushing's.
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Do you have a source for that? I could swear the service schedule for most 90's Toyotas using Red coolant called out ~60k intervals.
2001LC
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I edited my post to read 30K miles, it's getting late. Lexus Drivers My Lexus Maintenance Schedule This matches the 2001 maintenance schedule book I have for the LC.
The pink compatabilty: Genuine OEM Parts for Your Toyota
The red LL was used until 2003 IIRC. Then they went to Pink SLL. Pink is 100K miles first flush, every 50K after that.
The pink compatabilty: Genuine OEM Parts for Your Toyota
The red LL was used until 2003 IIRC. Then they went to Pink SLL. Pink is 100K miles first flush, every 50K after that.
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Could be 60k miles from factory fill, and 30k miles between flush after that.
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Okay well I'm home
I used red since I could not remember what I used previously.
I used one gallon of red and I can still add some more but I will just add water since the red came to the top of the cap. The reservoir is empty.
I should be okay with mixing the two but will just need to flush at an earlier date than with super long life pink.
If you picture the acid on a battery terminal then that's how the T looked before. I had planned on replacement but it was one those do it later things. Well, if it has signs of corrosion then swap them!
Thank you for your posting 2001lc. I'll set a reminder to flush in a year and that should do it.
Here is the after shot...
I used red since I could not remember what I used previously.
I used one gallon of red and I can still add some more but I will just add water since the red came to the top of the cap. The reservoir is empty.
I should be okay with mixing the two but will just need to flush at an earlier date than with super long life pink.
If you picture the acid on a battery terminal then that's how the T looked before. I had planned on replacement but it was one those do it later things. Well, if it has signs of corrosion then swap them!
Thank you for your posting 2001lc. I'll set a reminder to flush in a year and that should do it.
Here is the after shot...
2001LC
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If you used tab water I'd not wait a year.
2001LC
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Your more than welcome.
I use only Toyota red 100% mixed 50/50 with demineralized water. The 50/50 red premix is great, I just seem to find better prices on the 100%. Like at CARQUEST, they carried Toyota red for ~$15 a few year ago when I did my last flush.
When every I look into the top of a radiator and see deposits (acid on battery terminal look you mentioned), I'll bet tap water was used. Tap water and not flush according to PM, and deposit will surely build. These deposit will eat away at every component of the cooling system, T's included.
Years ago all coolants were the same green stuff. Today one must be very careful not to mix various brands. Some mixed together will cause the mixture to jell. Others will setup a corrosive reaction.
I'd piss in the radiator if I had too. But would flush with DM water and refill first change. That water pump is just to much of a PITA to get to.
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