T Fitting alternative

[fblainen11]

So, I'm about 700 miles from home and leaving Sunday. I have a coolant leak at my t fitting. I called camelback toyota to overnight it, but apparently FedEx offices shut down in Branson, Mo.

So, what is an alternative to the OEM part?

All Toyota dealerships around here do not have the part in stock.
Thanks!!

 

[jLB]

Heater T's the $1 version

Heater T's failure - fixed with PEX t's

 

[nissanh]

Do you need the rear heater? If not, get two metal/copper tubes and just connect the front heater.

 

[labcab]

Is there a Lowe's nearby?

APXT343412

Shop Apollo 3/4-in x 3/4-in x 1/2-in Tee Barb Fitting at Lowes.com

 

[fblainen11]

This was frustrating....girl from Camelback called back. Apparently they can ship it to springfield, MO. She said FedEx has their heads up their butts. Surprise surprise.

Looks like my wife has no choice but to let me go to Bass Pro now. I'll pick both of them up at the FedEx hold station there.

It's a win-win.

 

[labcab]

Heater tees are one of the few parts on these trucks where OEM is not the best solution. Sure $20 in Toyota plastic will get you another 200k, but with copper or brass, you'd never have to worry about them again. The 2 Lowe's in Springfield both have the brass tees above in stock.

 

[fblainen11]

Heater tees are one of the few parts on these trucks where OEM is not the best solution. Sure $20 in Toyota plastic will get you another 200k, but with copper or brass, you'd never have to worry about them again. The 2 Lowe's in Springfield both have the brass tees above in stock.

Thanks. Heading to Lowes in Hollister now.
I had already ordered the Toyota plastic Ts. I started looking for an alternative when they said it couldn't be delivered to me.