Mercedes: antifreeze leak, antifreeze leak, heater hose repair

Question
i have a 87 420 sel and i have a anti freeze leak its coming from aroundthe front right wheel well,it seems to come from a hose on the top of the resevior that goes into the fender and down to the frnt passengers side wheel well.
question!,where does the hoes go ,will i have to change the whole thing,or can i clip[ it at the spot and put in a pressure fitting

Answer
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If the hose is 1/2" to 5/8' it is probably a heater hose. You could splice at the leak with the proper fitting and hose clamps. You will need to drain the radiator below the leak level to save the antifreeze.
Just use a sharp knife to cut at the leak so you will have two strait ends. dry out the hose ends lubricate with petroleum jelly or silicone grease place our hose clamp so your will have screw driver access to the clamps and insert the connector fitting completely. Tighten the clamps and reinstall your antifreeze water.
If the hose is 1/4" it is probably part of the fluid recovery system and you should probably use a new hose to the radiator cap and recovery tank.