Topic: Heater Hose Replacement

[blackdiamond]

Last night I replaced the two long heater hoses on my 89 4Runner.  I called Toyota for a quote and was told about $190 for the three hoses so I was much happier when I picked up the three hoses from Napa for $70 and they fit perfectly.  I didn't change the smallest hose as it looked to be in decent condition (return it for $17 savings) unlike the other two that had multiple splices and a pin hole leak that had a temporary "As Seen On TV" repair in Moab.  I also put some Redline Watterwetter in the radiator tonight just for giggles.

The purpose of my post is to let people know that the Napa hoses fit great!

[emsvitil]

A cheap fix is to use normal heater hose and route it differently (I have one looped over the valve cover).......

I've also used copper plumbing elbows for tight turns with normal heater hose.........

[kneedownnate]

I hate to burst your bubble, but napa hose rubber sucks major donky testicles!  Not sure if they're still using gates or not, but all, I repeat ALL the napa hoses/belts we've got over the last several years have been total junk!  I hope you got a good batch, but keep a very close eye on it for cracking/weeping 

Personally, I've had great luck with goodyear rubber and would see if I could find it to replace the stockers, but I'm not sure if you're talking about the hoses in the engine bay or the ones in the cab.  Kudos on the water wetter, it's a great product 

[blackdiamond [OP]]

I'll keep an eye on it.