Wish I had a master mechanic that worked on Toyotas down where I live.

A detailed inspection, but most importantly, an expert inspection, and worth every cent Peter 👌

I am a DIY'r with no garage experience. When you challenged us with the problem, I was thinking that the upper hose could have been reversed. I was only guessing, but you pointed that out and I finally figured this issue out. I have not done so well in your past challenges, but always enjoy them for the learning experience! Thank you Petr and have a Merry Christmas!

My previous truck was an 18-year-old Nissan 4x4 that I brought in for an inspection and was told the frame isn't safe to be driving any longer, so if you live in the rustbelt that's an item to keep an eye on on older vehicles.

A master at his craft, for sure. Thanks for posting up this great video.

I just changed my original radiator in my 02/282K Tacoma. Had to go out to the garage and double check I put the upper hose on right. Got it right even with the lines on the hose pointing up. Wish I was closer to you and let you do a detailed inspection. Of course I think nothing is wrong. Although I need to do a brake fluid flush and the dust covers on the calipers need to be changed. Also I've had the dreaded P0420 for many years. Changed both O2 sensors and it went away for a few years. Now it's back but it seems to be fuel related. If I get the cheap Sams club gas it will trigger the 0420 code. If I go to other stations, the money light doesn't come on.

Good catch on the top radiator hose and the hole. It definitely needs replacing. I'll look at mine a little closer. I need to do the valve cover gaskets anyway.

I can understand Peter's frustration. No one is perfect; even the best of mechanics or anyone else in any other profession, for that matter, can make a mistake. However, when that mistake is due to laziness or the lack of due diligence, it's unacceptable, especially with something as simple as the installation of this upper radiator hose. I'm also curious about what's causing that coolant leak. If it's the water pump, then either the part is defective or the installation was done improperly.

The clamps sometimes have a marks and/or an orientation spec'ed in the manual, they do on the 2010's. Rarely do folks pay attention to the clamp orientation but it makes it easier to work on sub components in the future.

This is why, lately, I’ve been trying to do my own light repairs. I’ve had hoses flipped around, stuff not put back on. Once had a mechanic leave all but one bolt loose on the engine cover. Engine sounded like it was falling apart only to realize the cover was just bouncing around. Went in to change the alternator out the other day only to find the bolt on the belt tensioner had been rounded off after recently taking it in to have crank seal replaced. Thing still leaks oil after taking it back a second time. Couldn’t get the housing cap off the oil filter the other day. Felt like I was going to break it so took it into the dealership to see if they could get it off without breaking it. Tech came back 40 minutes later and said it was a ‘piece of cake.’ Went home to change out the filter only to realize that they had replaced the cap. Original cap was practically brand new and clean to the point I could see the torque specs on it. Replaced cap had caked on dirt (all of the writing on the bottom was unreadable because of the dirt) and all but one of the ‘fins’ had been broken off. Seems like they had broken it and then replaced it with a used one they had lying around. I told them I would pay for a new one if it broke trying to get it off. Just odd that they would say it was a ‘piece of cake’ and then not tell me they put a different one on. And this is just the beginning. Wish we had shops like yours in our area.

I had a pinhole in the hose that under high pressure would shoot the coolant against the exhaust manifold so there was no evidence of why I was losing coolant, it was a real mystery.

Great job and video as always. Thank you and cheers my friend.🇨🇦🇺🇸👍

Nice catch!

I suspect that the orientation of the text on the hose was a source of confusion

I’ve seen that mistake before on these engines….revealing the experience or lack thereof of the mechanic…. I even saw one where someone… rather than switching the direction ..stuffed some foam between the hose and shroud.

Good catch on inspection

Thanks for all the great videos. Where are you located I have a 2002 model Tacoma 4WD and since my last service the steering has been stiffening up a little and a slight ticking sound from the steering column when turning, Anyway thanks again.

like my wife says......'its the little things that matter'. Nice catch Peter.

Thank you Peter

My local yota dealershop quoted me 285$ to change the top radiator hose on 5vzfe once when itstarted weeping the pink ... i just shook my head at that

Good idea to mark the ends of the hoses to ID the orientation when removing or swapping. Great advice from you. I'll be certain to check direction of hoses when replacing mine.

Competency is becoming hard to find.

My dad handed down his 1st gen SR5 V6…356,000 miles on the original engine and transmission. 1996 extra cab.

Petr thank you very informative.

They should have matched up the ends before taking off the old hose. That was a ticking time bomb💣

i am stoked to NOT see worm clamps on that hose

Peter, it's helpful for all owners !! I've never owned a Toyota 😅

Merry Christmas Petr

God bless you.

I'm sure new motor mounts would help along with fresh suspension bushings.

sounds like rain

So question, where are you located my friend? I’ll love for you to take a look at my 2003 sequoia

It’s the little things that aren’t so little. Engineers design things to fit a certain way sometimes good, sometimes not so good. But ya gotta follow the manufacturer design guidelines

Doubt it would leave him stranded. Probably would just notice a leak one day and correct if he backtracks where the liquid is coming from. I've had those hoses spring a leak on me a couple of times. Never on a Toyota only on other makes and it wasn't a big deal changing out the hose.

More rain.

Hello Peter, Does Toyota factory coolant have a shelf life? I bought 3 gallons from my local Toyota dealer and noticed the manufacturer date of 4/5/18 on all 3 gallons. Thank you for all of your excellent videos and help!!!

What causes a collapsed hose ?

How could anyone not try the hose both ways to see which way didn't touch anything? That is about as far from rocket science as you can get. I guess they thought it didn't matter how it was installed.

Backwards hose!!!

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All this fuss for a hose? There's 10 minutes of my life that I'll never get back

I like watching your channel But dude, you have to stop talking and working more. Show us the work.😅