Stock top radiator hose diameter

Awyman18 · 12-14-2011, 12:49 AM

So I'm installing a water temp gauge and I have to buy an adaptor but I need to know what the diameter of the top hose is? Any know the total specs?

Sonyps307 · 12-14-2011, 04:29 PM

Im doing the same thing and also need to know the size of the hose.

87hilux7mge · 12-14-2011, 10:04 PM

i believe its 1.25". or just under that.

Awyman18 · 12-14-2011, 11:02 PM

well that works for me lol i mean a little bit of a stretched hose wont hurt anything

87hilux7mge · 12-15-2011, 06:01 AM

just be careful, if the hose is slightly smaller, you can cut the hose while putting it on which will compromise its integrity. also, after heat cycling, if the hose is too small for the neck, it will crack easily and could lead to a premature failure.

neway, just be careful. good luck with it.

cre · 12-15-2011, 06:55 AM

What's so hard about sliding a caliper over the neck as it leaves the end tank?

87hilux7mge · 12-15-2011, 09:24 PM

a caliper?

cre · 12-16-2011, 12:34 AM

That's a joke, right?

A caliper:
http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-...FWgaQgodRFfcrQ

87hilux7mge · 12-16-2011, 08:58 AM

and its official, 7 days and 5 hours of sleep is starting to take its toll. no, wasnt a joke, i wasnt recognizing the context. yes, that would be a grand way to determine the outer diameter....

then again, if they had a set or could get their hands on a set, then i dont think they would be posting the question here.

cre · 12-17-2011, 05:39 AM

I hear ya on the sleep thing... I'm sick as a 1000HP Supra right now and despite needing sleep desperately all of my symptoms have prevented it for days...

That and I'm also an insomniac.

You can get a plastic one at Harbor Freight or many hardware stores for a buck or two... So I'm going to assume that they A) didn't think on it B) aren't able to get to the car or C) are just being lazy.

12-14-2011, 12:49 AM	#1
Awyman18 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: columbus Posts: 151	Stock top radiator hose diameter So I'm installing a water temp gauge and I have to buy an adaptor but I need to know what the diameter of the top hose is? Any know the total specs?

12-14-2011, 10:04 PM	#3
87hilux7mge walbro fp Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: spokane Posts: 479	i believe its 1.25". or just under that. __________________ 87 toyota 4x4 single cab short box pickup, 7MGZE.

12-15-2011, 06:01 AM	#5
87hilux7mge walbro fp Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: spokane Posts: 479	just be careful, if the hose is slightly smaller, you can cut the hose while putting it on which will compromise its integrity. also, after heat cycling, if the hose is too small for the neck, it will crack easily and could lead to a premature failure. neway, just be careful. good luck with it. __________________ 87 toyota 4x4 single cab short box pickup, 7MGZE.

12-15-2011, 06:55 AM	#6
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	What's so hard about sliding a caliper over the neck as it leaves the end tank? __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

12-15-2011, 09:24 PM	#7
87hilux7mge walbro fp Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: spokane Posts: 479	a caliper? __________________ 87 toyota 4x4 single cab short box pickup, 7MGZE.

12-14-2011, 04:29 PM	#2
Sonyps307 Lexus & 550's Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 526	Im doing the same thing and also need to know the size of the hose.

12-14-2011, 11:02 PM	#4
Awyman18 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: columbus Posts: 151	well that works for me lol i mean a little bit of a stretched hose wont hurt anything

12-16-2011, 12:34 AM	#8
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	That's a joke, right? A caliper: http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-...FWgaQgodRFfcrQ __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

12-16-2011, 08:58 AM	#9
87hilux7mge walbro fp Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: spokane Posts: 479	and its official, 7 days and 5 hours of sleep is starting to take its toll. no, wasnt a joke, i wasnt recognizing the context. yes, that would be a grand way to determine the outer diameter.... then again, if they had a set or could get their hands on a set, then i dont think they would be posting the question here. __________________ 87 toyota 4x4 single cab short box pickup, 7MGZE.

12-17-2011, 05:39 AM	#10
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	I hear ya on the sleep thing... I'm sick as a 1000HP Supra right now and despite needing sleep desperately all of my symptoms have prevented it for days... That and I'm also an insomniac. You can get a plastic one at Harbor Freight or many hardware stores for a buck or two... So I'm going to assume that they A) didn't think on it B) aren't able to get to the car or C) are just being lazy. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

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