Let's take money out of the equation.
What is your opinion?
What is your opinion?
What's better? Gates green stripe OR Toyota hose?
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The best hoses are the ones you change out at least once a decade. I don't think Toyota branded hoses are magically superior to Gates.
That said, all my heater hoses are 25 year old factory ones so I can't knock Toyota too much.
Gates (green) is a mighty good hose. I imagine both are comparable in quality. I have found in some situations...the Gates hose to be slightly thicker than OEM (depending on the hose).
You can't go wrong with either.
You can't go wrong with either.
Gates made the timing belt that I used in my STi, and worked in some "demanding" conditions. I would trust it, but nothing is a substitute for inspection and time-based replacement as I mentioned above.
Gates make excellent parts, I wouldn't hesitate to run them. If I had a choice though, I would go OEM.
LS1FJ40
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The green stripe clashes with the colors of my 80s so I use OEM whenever possible.
If it isn't possible I use NAPA Gold (relabeled Gates Green stripe) so it doesn't clash.
If it isn't possible I use NAPA Gold (relabeled Gates Green stripe) so it doesn't clash.
Even with my green 80 I felt like it looked out of place, but since I used it for the PHH I don't usually see it.
I thought you posted a pic of your 80 with a bunch of blue silicone hoses on it..........
LS1FJ40
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Oh hell no! No silicone! NEVER!
RFB
97 FZJ80 LIFTED SC DUAL BATTERIES,37s
No that was me got an entire set of Free HPS hoses so... I ran with them
Most of the 80s out there had 20+ year old Toyota hoses before they were changed out. I figure if they last 20 years that's a good run. The Toyota ones come bent and marked making installation even easier. Why mess with anything else? It's just not worth the couple bucks you save to get the right bends and the factory fit in my opinion.
RFB
97 FZJ80 LIFTED SC DUAL BATTERIES,37s
yup HPS hoses are al pre bent and come with stout hose clamps, I replaced with constant torques. If I paid I would replace all hoses with OEM and carry OEM as backups.
LS1FJ40
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Cruiserdrew
On the way there
Gates Green stripe is superior hose. It's much more resistant to oil than Toyota hose. If you don't believe me go look at the hose on 2Fs that runs under the oil filter. They are usually swollen, ugly and in bad shape. Green stripe in that same application is still perfect after 14 years.
The only problem is, it's hard to find curved sections that work.
But if possible, always use the Green Stripe hose and you'll likely never have to replace again.
The only problem is, it's hard to find curved sections that work.
But if possible, always use the Green Stripe hose and you'll likely never have to replace again.
Your factory 20 year old hoses should be a good indication.
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I don't know, maybe green strip will hold 40 years
Wait, how old I will be then? mmmm Dead
I read here the Gatez is better then Toyota for PHH
Wait, how old I will be then? mmmm Dead
I read here the Gatez is better then Toyota for PHH
I don't know, maybe green strip will hold 40 years
Wait, how old I will be then? mmmm Dead
I read here the Gatez is better then Toyota for PHH
I dont agree based on past experience
PHH condition after 18 years and 150K
RFB
97 FZJ80 LIFTED SC DUAL BATTERIES,37s
yea after just installing them im already looking at swapping them out bt first Im east to way west maybe even moab again this time in the fj hps were a free score i thoguht
