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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 12:47 AM
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So I noticed when I was checking under the hood is that on the driver side front Upper control arm there was coolant. I tihnk its leaking from the top left hose that connects to the radiator. I'm thinking changing the hose and clamp should fix the leak?
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 12:53 AM
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This would be my first guess. When the car is cool, squeeze the hose and see if you can cause it to weep. If not, start it and watch as it warms, to see of you can spot the leak.

If you replace the top hose, consider doing the bottom one as well.
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 01:00 AM
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For sure thanks I'll give that a try and see what happens!
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