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skybandit · 06-15-2005, 12:12 PM

I found that my car was leaking coolant from the hard hoses underneath the car,both of them are going to need replacing ASAP.How hard is it to replace those suckers and does anyone know anybody who might be selling a pair? My car is a 91 N/A,thanks.

Piddy · 06-15-2005, 12:27 PM

Try http://vtecthis.com

***MR2Jedi*** · 06-16-2005, 12:41 AM

what a pain!!! they run all the way from the radiator in the front past the gas tank and out the front fire wall. but i think since u have to change it, i would buy new or make sure they are rust free... good luck and have fun....

skybandit · 06-17-2005, 02:38 PM

Ouch!Ugh! All I can say is that was one huge pain in the keister to change,I was almost going to stop and tow that beeyotch to the dang stealership but my indomitable spirit(and a fresh case of Corona's) was able to get that baaaaastaad back together and running.It twas, without a doubt,a lengthy process and without my buddy Chris(the only mechanically gifted person I know)I would have never even tried to replace them.Thanks for ya'll support,If I never have to do anything like that to my car again I 'll call it a rather happy life,see ya.

***MR2Jedi*** · 06-17-2005, 02:43 PM

did you go with new piping? how much was it?oh and I'm happy for you. Corona helps too

. I'm hoping I won't have to do the same thing down the raod

skybandit · 06-17-2005, 04:35 PM

From Toyota both new pipes with all the fittings were 247.68,a little steep maybe but I think it was the best option for the car.The Corona was 22.00 dollars and my buddy Chris's help...Priceless,lol.If you ever have to do it ,have lots of patience and cold beer.

stgranger · 06-17-2005, 04:52 PM

HAHA...you even gave the price of the beer.

***MR2Jedi*** · 06-17-2005, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by skybandit

From Toyota both new pipes with all the fittings were 247.68,a little steep maybe but I think it was the best option for the car.The Corona was 22.00 dollars and my buddy Chris's help...Priceless,lol.If you ever have to do it ,have lots of patience and cold beer.

yep, thats pricey, but the best way to go... as long as you keep good antifreeze in your system it should last a very long time...I just hope I don't have to do it too..glad it went well for you