So I have a 5spd, 420A motor (just for clarification) and I have a slight coolant drip from the line that runs right across the front of the engine right about the headers.

It seems the drip is coming right at where the metal line meets the small rubber hose.
I have tried to loosen the clamp and push them back together and it doesn't seem to be helping any, keeping in mind I'm trying to make sure at the same time I don't pull it a part any and dump coolant all over the front of my motor.

Any one have some suggestions as to what i should do SO I DON'T have to drain my coolant and replace the hose but stop the leak, I'm thinking something along the lines of a type pf gasket maker or sealant?

And if there stuff on this somewhere already in the forums, im sorry, but i don't have time to search right now, but i needed to leave for work like 15 mins ago and only have tomorrow morning to get this fixed.

Nvrmind..... said F work and just fixed it the right way... and when i saw how bad a shape the entire hose was i was surprised it didn't burst already.

There you go.....do it the right way and save yourself headaches in the future!

I've had problems w/ that hose more than once. I put the sam type of clamps that the radiator hoses have(only smaller ones) on both of the small hoses and havent had any problems since. You can get them at a local advance auto

you mean the ones you tighten down with a screw driver versus those "snap ring" clamps you put on and take off using plyers?

yeah thats what i used, I always seem to have some hose and clamps laying around... I guess anyone who takes care of there car ought to.

Thats funny, mine just busted the other day on the way home. Luckily I was next to a Autozone pulled right in and fixed it. I think it did its job with 162k on the clock.

Originally posted by tankm39
those "snap ring" clamps

For the lose.

I hate those things. I have the bloodied hands to prove it. I replaced every snap clamp with a worm clamp in my car, both my mom's cars and my friend's ef civic. I always leave the junkyard with my pockets full of worm clamps. Can't have too many.

Originally posted by 2GeclipseRS

Originally posted by tankm39 those "snap ring" clamps

For the lose. I hate those things. I have the bloodied hands to prove it. I replaced every snap clamp with a worm clamp in my car, both my mom's cars and my friend's ef civic. I always leave the junkyard with my pockets full of worm clamps. Can't have too many.

I go to the parts store and ask for the bulk packs that they keep in the back for commercial customers. they cost the same as two of the two-packs but you get 10+ per size.

Originally posted by Star Turbo Talon
There you go.....do it the right way and save yourself headaches in the future!

QFT imo.