under the thermostat housing there is short rubber hose secured with two clamps. on the upper clamp end, there is coolant leaking. i've tried to tighten the clamp and the green stuff still dribbles out. clearly, this is a sign that it needs to be fixed.

two questions...
1. is it just a matter of getting a new hose and putting it in? will i have to remove the tstat housing?
2. while i'm at this, should i take it as a sign of the condition of the other hoses is questionable? if so, which hoses do i need to change to make the car more reliable. upper and lower radiator hoses obviously. what about heater hoses? any other hoses i need to change while i am already in the hose changing mood?

glad P E H is on vacation. i'm talking about changing things before they break.

thanks in advance! --jts

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