1998 Buick LeSabre 3800 V6. Coolant is leaking fro an "L" shaped hose that leads from the engine block to other heater hoses. Is this a major repair or can i do it myself?
My guess is you can fix it yourself if you posses rudimentary repair skills. Dump the radiator. Remove the hose, Take to parts store. Try to describe to them. Take a picture beforehand, just in case. Replace hose, refill radiator. Start engine, put heater on high, top off radiator again, close radiator, check for leaks, that's it. If you are really cautious then you will fill with all water first, check for leaks, dump and refill with proper antifreeze/water mix.
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My guess is you can fix it yourself if you posses rudimentary repair skills. Dump the radiator. Remove the hose, Take to parts store. Try to describe to them. Take a picture beforehand, just in case. Replace hose, refill radiator. Start engine, put heater on high, top off radiator again, close radiator, check for leaks, that's it. If you are really cautious then you will fill with all water first, check for leaks, dump and refill with proper antifreeze/water mix.