Thanx for response... It turned out not to bad to pull the hoses out...still to replace once I find replacements... Couple of things should someone else stumble across this with a similar problem. Take bonnet off...gives necessary access. Find a way to gain suitable working platform...I found some ...

The heater hose on my 3.5l 1995 popped after the engine had been idling for a few minutes...does that seem normal, or is there a more sinister issue lurking... Secondly, how do you get to the bottom hose connection (where ever it actually goes). I have had a dig around but my fat hands can't get to ...