There is a coolant hard line that runs across the back of the motor and a hose attaches to the driver side of it just below the EGR. Any way to get at this hose and replace it without damn near pulling the motor? I can't even see the damn thing, but know it's leaking. The leak is VERY minor, but leaks don't fix themselves....they only get worse. I REALLY don't wanna have to pull the motor forward just to replace this f'n hose... :: angry :: Only other way I see possible is pulling the top of the intake and EGR out...is that the trick? I swear this car is going to be the death of me.
Hard to reach coolant hose
- Thread starter Hotwheelsjr
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Constant tension (CT) clamp, or worm (screw) clamp on it? Mine had a worm clamp that replaced the CT clamp along time ago. Thank God it did cause I was able to get it with a 1/4" ratchet, extension, universal joint, and 8mm socket. Pliers are just to damn hard to get back in there. Maybe you can get some small needle nose pliers back there and feel around.
I remember that one lol. I had to do same as Suprapowaz and used a couple extensions and a swivel and it was still a major pain in the ass. However if you have a spring clamp on it you may have to pull the egr out of the way. Good luck!
It has a worm clamp on it, but hell, I can't even touch the hose. LOL. Getting the clamp loose is the least of my worries. Getting the hose off and a new one on is what I'm thinking is going to be the worst part.
Iirc I had one hand wedged against the fire wall with a finger on the clamp to prevent it from spinning, while I had a ratchet with 2' worth of extensions in the other hand behind the alternator to tighten it. I think it took me half an hour or so just to tighten that one clamp but I managed to do it.
These help with those hard to reach CT clamps.Suprapowaz!(2);1855779 said:
As for the OP, I have heard that you can remove the trans mount, and jack up the rear of the transmission to get some space to change that hose. I have not personally tried it, so not sure if this works or not. While in there, I would recommend changing the EGR cooler gasket with an OEM toyota one.
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just changed this....i loosened the motor mounts took off the trans mount and drive shaft, tilited everything down and gave me plenty of room to get to it. hope this helps
