4runner w/rear heater - pipe fix

[slacker]

so this has now happen a few times for us doing engine swaps and repairs ..
the thin copper just disintegrates over time , so with some plumbing experience , here is an easy fix . this is on an /84-/89

some copper plumbing pipe is much thicker and quite easy to work with
picked up a "T' fitting 90* and some straight

and installed

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[airdreams1]

What about the barbs that help hold the hose on?

 

[slacker]

I did this on my Trekker 6 years ago , and no leaks .. I have used this same "method" on other builds I have done , where no factory pipes exist with success , thats all I can offer



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[4runnerBrett]

I would of used real hose clamps but still good job looks good.