Originally Posted by Billsfan

Thanks so much for your answer! I couldn't find what I needed anywhere (forgot that my car is actually a Mercedes). That hose is not misrouted or the wrong size, my Crossfire is a salvage repair, previous owner killed a deer with it and his insurance totaled it out. I bought it from him for a great price. Car was ugly but ran good, I have replaced broken headlights and damaged grill, car now runs good and looks pretty good but underhood stuff is still a little "U" shaped. Price for hose is not nearly as bad as I thought it would be, When I replace it can I just lower coolant level, replace hose and refill? Or is that coolant flush you mentioned a necessary procedure? Thanks again for your help!

P.S. Your underhood is spotless, I am truly embarassed, I'll have to find something to clean that won't wreck the electronics.