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Cooling System Overhaul - Change Small Hoses?

Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by Bluesky 07, Aug 14, 2024.

  1. Aug 14, 2024 at 4:01 AM
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    Bluesky 07

    Bluesky 07 [OP] Not a New Member

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    I'm at 260K on my '07 Sport V6 and planning a cooling system overhaul - radiator, fan clutch, thermostat, and water pump. It's a given to periodically replace the upper and lower radiator hoses, but what about the smaller ones, such as those labeled "BY-PASS" in this illustration of the 4th Gen 1GR-FE? Do they have some property (wall thickness, etc.) that makes them last forever? Would you change them, or have you? TIA.

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  2. Aug 14, 2024 at 3:43 PM
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    TrailSpecial22

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    imo if you’re going to do it right, why skip a hose.
     
  3. Aug 14, 2024 at 4:04 PM
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    RumHamRunner73

    RumHamRunner73 Dead on with a zero

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    Exactly. If you don't replace it now, It will be the first one to cause you an issue.

    Gone this far, do em all at this point.
     

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