Toyota Camry Vienta 1995 Air Induction Intake Hose Life

[K8Canb]

Hi all

My Vienta 1995 model has suddenly developed a crack around the hose clip on engine side. At the movement I have wrapped tape and it is holding.

I should replace it and it appear a simple job, however, I have noticed that air filter end is fixed to the engine bay which will not move with the engine. This will introduce some strain on the air induction hose, also while removing the air filter; the induction hose is strained again, resulting in eventual crack around the hose clip. I would like to know:

1.

How long the hose lasts in normal use?

2.

Any special care need to be taken while renewing this hose?

3.

Any care need to be taken to preserve the life of this hose?

4.

Finally how much this hose may costs?

Thanks in advance.

K8canb

[Applegarth]

Seven years of getting very hot has reduced the elasticity in the induction hose and made it brittle

Ring your local dealer for a price on the hose then ring your Toyota mechanic for a price to supply and fit the hose, you may find there is very little difference in price as the mechanic can buy Toyota parts much cheaper than you can

Worth a try, may save getting your hands dirty !

[K8Canb]

Seven years of getting very hot has reduced the elasticity in the induction hose and made it brittle

Ring your local dealer for a price on the hose then ring your Toyota mechanic for a price to supply and fit the hose, you may find there is very little difference in price as the mechanic can buy Toyota parts much cheaper than you can

Worth a try, may save getting your hands dirty !

Hi Applegarth,

Thanks for the reply, my Vienta is 1995 model is my second car (I also have Camry Altise 2005) and the rubber induction tube has lasted 17 years, yes the rubber parts do get brittle due to sun and Canberra cold winter and eventually crack.

I bought a third party new tube from eBay and replaced myself, it is straight forward job without any dramas.

k8canb

[Ronnyboy]

great work :)