Date:         Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:12:04 -0400
Reply-To:     Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Coolant hose: T-stat to Coolant Distributor Tower
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Found a coolant leak in the hose that connects the T-stat to the
Distributor Tower.
https://www.gowesty.com/product/hoses/18816/coolant-hose-thermostat-housing-to-distribution-tower-?v=

Looks like it might be a bit tricky to make the connection to the
distributor tower.  Is that the case?  Any tips?

The leak is suspiciously close to where work was done to replace my oil
leak last month.  Did the leak happen because the hose is old and couldn't
handle being bumped and pushed around?

Am I going to hasten many other leaks by fixing this one?

Would rescue tape work for a few years and prevent me from causing new
problems in the immediate future?

All I need at present is one hose ($14.95).  Should I change all of the
coolant system ($944, if I am not mistaken)?  If I don't change all of the
system, what would be the smartest items to replace?

Weak in the knees,
Gabby
1986 WBX Westy