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Ordered a Dayco molded lower radiator hose for a project Lexus GX 470 I am working on. Nothing was "wrong" with the OEM hose, but the OEM hose is 18 years old, and the hose is very hard to replace, so made the decision to replace the hose while I was replacing the radiator. I forgot to order the OEM hose, so was able to find a DAYCO molded replacement.
A visual inspection compared to the original OEM didn't look great, but decided to install the Dayco. The Dayco was to big and caused a "collapse" of the hose, and also ran into the radiator fan. I trimmed to Dayco, but the collapse of the hose still remained, plus the touching or near touching of the radiator fan remained.
I had no choice but to order a OEM hose (or to reinstall the original). Put the OEM replacement in, everything is fine. The caused a two day delay, as the Toyota dealer did not stock the part, I also had to drain the radiator again, etc.
I will not be ordering Dayco replacement parts going forward.
The below picture is of the 18 year old OEM, the new OEM, and the Dayco hose (with the Dayco part number sticker showing).
A visual inspection compared to the original OEM didn't look great, but decided to install the Dayco. The Dayco was to big and caused a "collapse" of the hose, and also ran into the radiator fan. I trimmed to Dayco, but the collapse of the hose still remained, plus the touching or near touching of the radiator fan remained.
I had no choice but to order a OEM hose (or to reinstall the original). Put the OEM replacement in, everything is fine. The caused a two day delay, as the Toyota dealer did not stock the part, I also had to drain the radiator again, etc.
I will not be ordering Dayco replacement parts going forward.
The below picture is of the 18 year old OEM, the new OEM, and the Dayco hose (with the Dayco part number sticker showing).