Possbile small radiator hose leak

1989 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
100,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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LIONSMANSAM1
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One of the hoses to the left of the engine cracked as I was flooring through an intersection. I am certain it is coolant that sprays out of it when the engine is running/idling. It is a small crack, and fortunately I was so close to home engine did not overheat. I am not sure what hose it is, it is not the upper or lower radiator hoses, it is smaller.
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Apr 25, 2017 at 6:38 AM
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HMAC300
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looks like a heater hose it may have clamps at both ends and are available at auto parts. you can use their pressure checker if they have one to validate it. there are a couple one is a molded hose to heater valve and then others are large and small sold by the foot.
Apr 25, 2017 at 9:47 AM
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