Antifreeze leak?

[JohnsD90]

Yeah just asking to see if this is a common problem, mine is leaking under the passenger door area.

 

[Victor]

Referring to your "Rusty Runner" thread, and you saying it's leaking under the passenger door. I wouldn't be surprised if your rear heater pipes are rusted through and have started leaking. In order to fix it, replace what is needed, drilling and tapping may be required if bolts break off. Gotta love rust.

 

[steezemcqueen]

what victor said. its the rear heater lines. i just bought some brake lines about the same length and bent them to fit. make sure you replace the clamps with new hose clamps

 

[JohnsD90]

I initially thought it was rear heater lines, but it was reddish in color which lead me to believe it was antifreeze. Thanks for the responses. I love rust.

 

[steezemcqueen]

I initially thought it was rear heater lines, but it was reddish in color which lead me to believe it was antifreeze. Thanks for the responses. I love rust.

it is antifreeze..its all the same system

 

[Rapter]

If it looks anything like the pics in the link I'm posting up be ready for a costly repair unless your a DIY'er.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/58188-please-help-me-i-have-line-busted-leaking.html

 

[JohnsD90]

How much were the parts? I don't outsource labor, i have a shop to use along with my dad.
BTW mine isn't leaking as bad as that, and i do top the coolant off every few weeks.

 

[4RunnerDNA]

The part (main two line piece) only costs ~$90 and the fix should only take you a few minutes with the greatest time being spent soaking the bolts. The piece can be awkward so having two people helps for an extra hand. There is no reason for that to cost $470.
There is no such thing as "not leaking that bad" on these lines. If they are compromised, replace them asap as it take very little for them to start pissing.
In the meantime, you can bypass these lines at the firewall.

 

[JohnsD90]

In the meantime, you can bypass these lines at the firewall.

By bypass do you mean just skip the leaking part? If so, i will hold out on the repair till i actually have the money.

 

[rjaudi]

Yes, the part is around 100. I removed the airbox to install it easier. You can block the line off right behind the airbox. You will see two small metal lines running up from under the truck, clipped to the firewall. Unhook the rubber hoses connecting to them and connect them together.