radiator pipe replacement

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radiator pipe replacement

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I'm want to replace my coolantnaustem and radiator pipes of my 2005 KZ hilux.

the clamps used to secure the pipes are those fancy jobbies that require a special tool to open and remove.
I wanted to know, can I use the common hose clamps u get at a hardware store or midas to secure the pipes instead of that fancy ones the agents use.

and what is the best practice to filling the cooling system. i dont recall seeing a filler cap on my radiator and I think it's a sealed system. how do I go about this correctly?

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Re: radiator pipe replacement

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sorry, i saw this went to the wrong era hilux group. can someone perhaps move this thread to the correct one?

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Re: radiator pipe replacement

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There must be a filler either on the engine or on the radiator.

You can just use normal hose clamps instead of the Toyota ones.
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Re: radiator pipe replacement

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thank you, I'll have a squizz

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Re: radiator pipe replacement

Post by pietpetoors »

If you have one of these pliers those are actually very good clamps.
Radiator cap must be right on top of the radiator.


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