Coolant leak at hoses union

[chuytm]

My 2001 Lincoln LS V8 is leaking coolant by the union between oil cooler hoses and the lower radiator hose. I have the following questions:

1. can the oil cooler hoses be disconected from the lower radiator hose? I fear I may damage the connector more. How can I disconect them to check them?
2. where can I buy the oil cooler hoses? I found the following product but doesn't seem to have the connectors I see in the diagram:

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/s...05.html?intcmpid=Product+Listings+Best+Seller

Thank you

 

[joegr]

The lower radiator hose with the two oil cooler hoses is a one piece assembly. The small hoses disconnect at the oil cooler only. If you have a leak, the whole lower radiator hose assembly will have to be changed (about $75). Your leak is the plastic part of the hose assembly.
You'll also find that your upper radiator hose (the plastic part of it), your coolant output tower, thermostat housing, and degas bottle need to be replaced if they haven't already been. Once the plastic starts to crack or seep at one spot, all of it is ready to fail.

 

[1LoudLS]

Once the plastic starts to crack or seep at one spot, all of it is ready to fail.

agreed, seen it first hand.

 

[khaz]

Check the coolant resovoir. Those things crack on our cars which can cause leaks

 

[chuytm]

thank you! do you recommend any online shop to buy parts for this car? better if they ship internationally.