1989 Mazda 323 How to replace hose

1989 MAZDA 323
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YELPER
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1989 Mazda 323 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 237K miles
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A small hose behind the engine (near the firewall) is leaking radiator fluid and needs to be replaced. How best to replace this hose? From above, I can barely reach it and it would likely require removing a lot of stuff. From below I can reach it, but it is still very tight and I'm not sure that I can get at it with tools in-hand. Any suggestions? I thought it best to get some advice first prior to starting on this project. Thanks.
Jan 8, 2008 at 6:34 PM
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BLACKOP555
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measure how much is leaking and go buy about 2 inches extra heater hose at a auto parts store, then cut out the part that is leaking and put in a splice made of plastic pipe with ribs on it or you can buy 2 t's for flushing out the cooling system and use them to splice the two hoses together with hose clamps.
Jan 8, 2008 at 6:39 PM