overheating when idling?

2007 SUZUKI XL7
178,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SUE BOWER
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The hose is off that clamp onto the firewall from the engine. When putting water into the container, it leaks right out of the firewall where the hose came off. There is a small plastic piece inside of the hose that looks to be broken, but I can't find a part number to order another hose.
Aug 28, 2024 at 4:23 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

It sounds like one of the heater hoses. Is that correct?

I attached two pictures below. Do you see the part you are referring to? Also, could you take a picture of the damaged part and upload it for me to see?

Let me know.

Take care,

Joe

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Aug 28, 2024 at 7:42 PM
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SUE BOWER
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I took pictures but can't get them to attach. A hose broke off, and I think it is the middle yellow hose. Only the hose itself didn't break, the plastic piece inside of the hose broke. The ends of each hose shows a broken plastic piece.
Aug 29, 2024 at 10:10 AM
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SUE BOWER
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I can't attach the other 2 pictures, but where it's circled is where it broke. Could that plastic piece just be an adapter or coupling to connect two hoses?
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Aug 29, 2024 at 10:17 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Yes, that is what it appears to be. If you remove it, take it to an auto parts store and have them try to match it. As long as you can connect the two hoses tightly and not have leaks, you should be fine.

Let me know how things work out for you or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe
Aug 29, 2024 at 7:02 PM