Hmmmmm, put this one off for a bit too long methinks...

[Spook50]

So I finally decided to go ahead and replace all the coolant hoses in my 62 a couple weeks ago. I'm still in the process of doing it now (taking a short break from doing the lower radiator hose, ugh), and thank God it had all OEM Toyota hoses on it, because most of them were the factory hoses installed 21 years ago, and pretty much came apart in my hands. So given that, I made the (wise) choice to order all the hoses I didn't already have from Cdan so I have a full compliment of new OEM Toyota hoses, new tstat, and the new cooling fan.

Oh yeah, and the factory hose clamps that use cotter pins bring the suck, big time.

The point of this pose is: Check your hoses! I'm lucky my 21 y/o factory hoses didn't blow out on me during one of my many drives across the state.

 

[Hank]

I did mine when I did my radiator. Much easier then. Mine were original also but were actually all good enough for spares except one. The short lower rad hose was so bulged I could have put my fist in it. The rest are in a box for long trips just in case. The short one I just cut a piece of stray hose from an old swap to have a back up. Those clamps do bring the suck. I carry spare clamps for about everything. Have any of you counted the different sizes on these damn things??? Rad, heater, vac, overflow, fuel, evaporative emissions, etc.

 

[starman]

Just got my radiator redone and installed. Got a new set of hoses from CCOT - can not get the lower ones to go on the radiator - - sure seems like it ought to be easier than this!

 

[JLH911]

Just got my radiator redone and installed. Got a new set of hoses from CCOT - can not get the lower ones to go on the radiator - - sure seems like it ought to be easier than this!

I found that using some coolant as lubricant on the inside of the hoses helped with the installation. You don't have to use a lot, but enough to make it a little slippery.

 

[Nemesis Gnat]

they make a lubricant specifically for installing coolant hoses...

they have it at your local generic parts store, and i havent had any problems using it... makes it a piece of cake

 

[Joe_E]

I've always brushed a thin layer of Never-Seize around the nipple . Helps them slide on and helps them slide off as well. Especially on the aluminum thermostat neck.

 

[Spook50]

I found that using some coolant as lubricant on the inside of the hoses helped with the installation. You don't have to use a lot, but enough to make it a little slippery.

I smear a very thin film of vaseline on the inside of the hoses at the ends. They all slipped right on, and the vaseline absorbs into the rubber without causing deterioration.

I also use it to preserve my dash. 21 y/o dash and the vinyl still looks brand new and hasn't hardened

 

[Marc311]

I know it will get a lot of jokes, but . . .

Somebody had suggested KY Jelly to get hoses on. I tried it when I replaced mine and it works great.