So...I just bought an 05 LX470. Thinking I was being a genius I brought new heater tees with me when I flew down to pick it up, and had a local mechanic switch them out. An ounce of prevention or so I thought...I drove it back up from Orlando with no problems and have driven it around for the past few days with no issues (I think). I just went out this morning and noticed there is no coolant in the tank. I took a look at the heater tees and there is green coolant all over the hoses. I'm guessing that the old hoses didn't seal back well with the old clips and new heater tees.
I didn't notice any warning lights or spike in temperature (but I wasn't looking for it admittedly). It's also been really cold here last night and the past few days, so maybe the hoses contracted some?
So two questions, what are the odds I've done damage to the engine and how would I know? And at this point, should I just get new worm clamps that can tighten down, or get all new hoses back there? I'm sure I can find all the part numbers on the forum with a little digging.
I love this truck, but we are getting off to an interesting start in our relationship. Also, I'm assuming I can safely back it up 10 feet real quick and get it out of the way in my driveway.
(first pic is looking into coolant reservoir with a tiny bit of red at the bottom)
I didn't notice any warning lights or spike in temperature (but I wasn't looking for it admittedly). It's also been really cold here last night and the past few days, so maybe the hoses contracted some?
So two questions, what are the odds I've done damage to the engine and how would I know? And at this point, should I just get new worm clamps that can tighten down, or get all new hoses back there? I'm sure I can find all the part numbers on the forum with a little digging.
I love this truck, but we are getting off to an interesting start in our relationship. Also, I'm assuming I can safely back it up 10 feet real quick and get it out of the way in my driveway.
(first pic is looking into coolant reservoir with a tiny bit of red at the bottom)