Q: What hose do I need to buy (the one that sits next to the water pump above the alternator)?
I have a water leak i knw for sure its not the radiator the mechnic i took it to daid he cant tel.if its the pump or the hose next to it an that j should buy noth an ge will replace them both
My car has 228000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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