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tokerbroker · 07-02-2008, 07:14 PM

Hi there, I have an 86 MR2 that I LOVE. The front radiator hose is leaking so, as a typical girl, I duct taped it

can not find anyone or anyplace that carries replacement hoses that long. I'm in Los Angeles, CA so if anyone can please suggest anything I would really really really appreciate it. I'm hopeing to post pics of my car, it's totally "bricked" out, done by yours truely.
Again, thanks for yout input.

***MR2Jedi*** · 07-03-2008, 12:06 AM

LOL, I've done worse in jury rigged repairs to get by.
I would think you could get the hose from a Toyota dealer. Are you talking about just the rubber hose that attaches to the radiator or the long metal tubing that runs all the way to the back?

tokerbroker · 07-03-2008, 12:34 AM

You mean there's more than just the rubber hose?! It's in the front, on the side of the big fan and it curves down, also, the hose by the cap (another long hose) needs to be replaced. I went to the "auto shops" and they all carry the same small hose. I'm considering doing it myself with hosing from home depot... that's how desperate I am. What do you suggest?

***MR2Jedi*** · 07-03-2008, 12:50 AM

Yes, there's 2 rubber hoses 1 that flows into the radiator and one that flows out. Each connected to long metal tubes that run to the engine in the back of the car. I would think the rubber hoses could be found easily.
I would suggest trying a Toyota dealer if you can't get it at O"Rielly's, Napa, AutoZone, or the like.

tokerbroker · 07-03-2008, 01:01 AM

Dude you rule!!! I went to AutoZone, PepBoys and five different places, no one could help. All I know is that I'm looking for the lower and upper hoses, is that right? One more question, do I need the whole thing or can I just "live" with the hoses?

***MR2Jedi*** · 07-03-2008, 10:46 AM

You will have to make that determination yourself. If you have good coolant in your system then the metal pipes are prolly alright and you need 1 or both of the rubber hoses. You definately need to replace the 1 with the duct tape.It's recommended that belts and hoses be replaced every 4 years.Have fun!

tokerbroker · 07-09-2008, 11:10 PM

Thanks for all your input. I went ahead and ordered the hoses from the dealer and cut a deal with the radiator shop guy, should be back to peace of mind by friday. Again, I thank you from the heart of my bottom, oops, I mean from the botton of my heart.

***MR2Jedi*** · 07-09-2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tokerbroker

Thanks for all your input. I went ahead and ordered the hoses from the dealer and cut a deal with the radiator shop guy, should be back to peace of mind by friday. Again, I thank you from the heart of my bottom, oops, I mean from the botton of my heart.

You're welcome from the heart of , no i mean bottom of.. Oh, you know...