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Leaking upper radiator hose.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by HillBilli, Feb 5, 2024.

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  1. Feb 5, 2024 at 10:04 PM
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    HillBilli

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    Yea the specs were in Chinese lol

    not joking.
     
    HillBilli, Feb 5, 2024
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  2. Feb 5, 2024 at 10:09 PM
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    JustADriver

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    It looks like on the radiator end he already has a constant tension clamp?

    The yellow crust looks crazy. I hope someone knows what's up there.

    FYI for the small hoses to the coolant overfill tank, heater hoses, etc, this Amazon pack is great. Oddly the little wire spring clamps Toyota uses are unreliable, caused me a leak on a new hose that I fixed with these.
    $10 ISPINNER 80pcs Spring Band Type Fuel/Silicone Vacuum Hose Pipe Clamp, 7mm-18mm Low Pressure Air Clip Clamp 7mm 9mm 10mm 11mm 14mm 16mm 17mm 18mm (Silver)
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SVXM3JQ
     
    JustADriver, Feb 5, 2024
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  3. Feb 7, 2024 at 11:03 AM
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    That's right. Replace BOTH hoses, and clamps, with OEM. And while the hoses are off, clean the radiator hose connections with some solvent, dry them, and then use some emery cloth to smooth out the mounting surfaces before installing the hoses. Make sure the hoses are NOT a loose fit when you install them.
     
    skeezix, Feb 7, 2024
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  4. Feb 7, 2024 at 2:34 PM
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    Potomus Pete

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    All kinds 3 inch body lift/2 1/2 suspension lift. 31/11 1/2/15 tires All work done by myself for years. The only work performed by mechanic was fuel pumps. I also have a 90 Mustang 350 hp and I can never understand how come my Tacoma gets more respect Just got a 99 Jeep TJ that I rebuilt, and painted in the garage
    I think the Yuk is from mixing antifreeze
     
    Potomus Pete, Feb 7, 2024
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