Oil filter hoses in the way when trying to replace thermostat and housing??? 2013 V6

Hey guys!

As the title says, I'm replacing my thermostat and the housing. There are two hoses connectin to the oil filter that are way in the way. Can I disconnect these and if I did would I have to clamp them? I got the housing disconnected from the engine still attached to the hose because it was too tough to disconnect the hose and housing while still connected to the engine. It took forever to get those here nuts out because the bottom right nut was such a bitch to get to.

Any help as always is greatly appreciated!!!!

Thank you,

Mark

 

I don’t see why you can't remove the hose at the filter end, tape up the ends to prevent oil leaks , and bend the hose up to get access to the tstat housing.

 

If you've already drained the coolant to replace the T-stat, then not much coolant will come out of that hose once disconnected.

 

He's referring to the hose running above the Tstat connecting to the oil filter housing.

 

They house coolant, just remove them and they will trickle a bit more coolant out no need to clamp off.

Good luck!

 

You can drain some oil. Less of a mess when you disconnect the hoses.

 

I was referring to the hose he has outlined in red, its a coolant hose.

 

Looks like he already has the Tstat out. No need to disconnect anything more.......

Just replace the Tstat and wrangle/wrestle it back into its home.

 

Guys I was able to get it out and in without disconnecting the oil filter hoses but ran into a new problem.

the drain plug underneath the radiator us screwed tight as far as it can go but is now leaking. It was not leaking before.

Do I maybe need a new plug or should I use Teflon on it maybe?
Thanks


Mark

 

Replace the o-ring on the plastic plug. They get flat over time, pretty common

 

Don't go gorilla on the radiator drain plug. Snug is enough. The O-ing is the seal. The coolant system only holds about 15 psi, not high pressure.

 

A 22mm socket works great on the wings of the drain valve for the radiator. I used a deep well and tightened it hand tight. No need for a ratchet. Just turn the socket by hand. If yours is leaking, I think most auto stores sell replacements.
Of course you’re going to loose coolant doing this.

 

Omg there isn't even an o ring or it disintegrated lol I'm
Looking for a parts store now that has one

 

May be time for a new plug too

 

Look up in the hole and see if the o-ring is stuck in there, it should be on the end of that plug.

 

While those go to the OIL filter to heat/cool the oil, they have COOLANT in them. The fact that they connect to the water pump housing should make that obvious

 

everyone said it but if coolant is drained those can be removed no oil only coolant in there. In just to repeat what was already said. =)

 

Yes, an Air cooler can be added.
Here is @Torspd setup
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/engine-oil-cooler.546267/#post-17706039

 

This forum is then best forum I could ever be fortunate enough to be a member of. You guys are the best I ended up having a friend pickup the same plug with the O ring at a local auto zone - put it in and nothing leaked.

this job was a big deal for me I'm an IT guy <network engineer) and just started doing work like this. The last few years things like the blower motor the resistor anything electrical and last week I did the serpentine belt - saving some $ and trying to learn.

you guys rock and thanks again

Mark

 

Just an FYI and maybe help someone in the future if they search and find this thread, those hoses that go below the oil filter are for the oil cooler. They move coolant, not oil. So, if changing the thermostat, you can remove them once coolant is drained. Once the hose clamps are off, twist the hose on the oil cooler tube end to get it to loosen up before trying to pull it off as it likely will have adhered to the tube.