Quote Originally Posted by Jehu View Post
I have this exact issue... If you find that write up It'd help me take care of mine. I have new clamps and assumed I'd have to go in thru the grill/headlight but hadn't realized the cruise control actuator was in the way too.. thanks for posting.. I recenl'ty replaced the hose clamps under the reseviour and still get leaks to I think the spout necks may have hairline cracks perhaps from overtightening the hose clamps or the hoses are weeping though they look intact.
I wish the write-up were accessible. The archives have a post that says replacing the short hoses is "not for the faint of heart" (heh) and then there's a link. Clicking it gets 404. I'm sure that's where I found the write-up.

Still, I can offer a little more insight. I just did the job a few months ago.

Pulling the cruise-control actuator isn't all that tough. I believe there was just a 6mm socket-head screw holding it in place (maybe two). The screw on the side of the unit facing the engine is a bitch to get at, but once it's loose you can unplug the actuator and swing it out of the way.

Space to work is limited if you're as ham-fisted as I am. I recall the write-up suggesting removal of the bumper to provide better access. That would certainly make the cooling coil accessible, and removing that should make hose R&R quite a bit easier. It's difficult to remove and install the hoses with the tubing ends they connect fixed in place.