Well, once again a little job turned into a major overhaul. I noticed few weeks ago that I had a radiator leak of some sort. After the third time noticing the leak I was able to find the leak...the water pump had take a s**t! Buy this time is was a gusher and the Cruzier was un-driveable. I ordered a new water pump from the local Toyota Dealer and the part came in a few days. So I thought, a new water pump, a new gasket, some silicone, some radiator fliud and that would be it......WRONG! When I removed the hoses they were all jacked up. I think that the only thing making a seal on the hoses was the hugh pockets of calcium deposits. Both the radiator and heater hoses were pretty bad. I figured my $100 job just got more expensive.
So, I proceeded to order a new thermostat, new radiator and heater hoses....what the heck, I might as well get the radiator rod & cleaned. Now $600 + into the project, I find out that Toyota no longer makes the top heater hose. The hose is pretty badly rusted and the tip of the hose is completely gone. Does anyone know where I can order on of these? Thanks Fellow Cruizers!
So, I proceeded to order a new thermostat, new radiator and heater hoses....what the heck, I might as well get the radiator rod & cleaned. Now $600 + into the project, I find out that Toyota no longer makes the top heater hose. The hose is pretty badly rusted and the tip of the hose is completely gone. Does anyone know where I can order on of these? Thanks Fellow Cruizers!
