Facing my 3.2L engine, just in front of the fuse box (which is in front of the plastic coolant bottle) is a part with hoses connecting to the back of the engine. One of the hoses has a pin hole cut and is dropping coolant alongside the engine which hits what looks like an exhaust component causing the engine to give off a small amount of steam when the car is stopped at a light.
I think the hose was disturbed during a recent repair because I vaguely remember wondering a number of years ago why I was finding a very small amount of coolant under the car in the garage. It stopped on its own and I never gave it another thought. Now, the amount escaping isn't enough to form a spot on the garage floor but it has shown itself via the steam. The amount of coolant I've added to that bottle amounts to a shot glass or two.
I'm sure if I fuss with the hose I'm going to make that hole bigger and be forced to take more drastic action. the thought occurred to me that once I find the hole, I could probably just cut the hose, insert a metal connector that slips into the inside of both parts, and I should be as good as new. Unless... that hose is metal reinforced and must be replaced full-length. I would imagine the difference in cost is a few dimes to a few saw bucks if it 's got to be a dealer item.
Can anyone give me some insight please?