Cooling Issues??

[phil.round88]

Hi Everybody, I hope somebody can help. Last week I noticed some steam from under the engine, upon inspection, I found that a hose which is attached the the cover of the heater matrix has split, and has come away from where it is supposed to be. It is located at the rear, centre of the engine bay, and has been leaking coolant and water, and drains fluid from the expansion tank, but is not leaking from any of the radiator ancillaries.

My question is: What is this part called, and is it readily available from Auto Parts stockists, and is it easy to replace?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

[phil.round88]

Also, I can provide photographic description if mine is a little sketchy...

Thanks in Advance

[btmaldon]

Sounds like the heater Control Valve. It should also have an electrical connection going to it to control the little servo that is on it.

If it is, the part is readily available. Ford do it for under £40. You could probably get one on eBay for half that, but the reliability may be questionable.

[phil.round88]

In theory, Is the part easy to replace by myself? This is assuming you have had experience of this sort of thing before?