heater core and misc vac lines

[Joelzy]

So i'm in the process of hooking everything up and realize the front heater core is probably full of junk. there is a blueish buildup in there and it was practically plugged with it so i'm thinking i'll just replace it instead of tempting fate.

Do i need to go OE or is a Spectra core sufficient? also, if the front core looks this bad should i dig into the rear core and see if its trashed too? there is a little surface rust on one of the lines but I'm hoping its superficial.



Also, while I'm asking, where is the best place to source vac lines. A few of mine are dried out and cracked so do ya'll order from toyota or just use generic line from a parts store?



thanks in advance

 

[JZiggy]

Since these are so hard to change I'd go for a Denso unit which would be equivalent to OEM. RockAuto should have them and they're probably not that expensive.

 

[Joelzy]

Since these are so hard to change I'd go for a Denso unit which would be equivalent to OEM. RockAuto should have them and they're probably not that expensive.

yeah figured it might be best to go OE

 

[JZiggy]

yeah figured it might be best to go OE

I was curious and looked, can't find a new Denso unit anywhere though. Possible they were not the OE manufacturer?

 

[Joelzy]

I was curious and looked, can't find a new Denso unit anywhere though. Possible they were not the OE manufacturer?

not certain but my buddy works for a part supplier and hopefully will be able to pull it up for me soon.

 

[Joelzy]

Back again, want to clarify something.

As i was bolting everything in today i realized the dipstick tube had a hardline bridge on it but im imagining that is for either an auto or tacoma/t100 specific. Can anyone confirm?

Everything seems to have a place and is already plugged in without this.


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[gamefreakgc]

Back again, want to clarify something.

As i was bolting everything in today i realized the dipstick tube had a hardline bridge on it but im imagining that is for either an auto or tacoma/t100 specific. Can anyone confirm?

Everything seems to have a place and is already plugged in without this.


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Not at stock part, we don't have any lines that run there. Most likely off another Toyota like you said. Truck on.

 

[4Reak Show]

Interesting. Haven't seen that one before. Looks like a coolant line of some sort to me based on size and the larger bulbs at the ends. Wonder if there is a 3.4 option somewhere for an different oil cooler configuration or something. New one on me bro. Both ends are empty, so shouldn't matter at all at this point.

 

[Joelzy]

Right on thanks guys, the PO having parts from from 2 or 3 trucks is driving me nuts