Oil leak

[DOUGGRIFF]

Morning. Firstly please forgive my ignorance regarding engine parts
I’ve been plagued with oil leaks and had the rocker covers and sump have been re sealed.
While giving the engine a clean this morning came across a weeping hose. I’ve tried to attach a photo, although it’s not very clear. It’s the hose behind the vacuum unit? It’s a very short rubber hose.
The oil seems to be leaking from the top joint and pooling onto the top of the engine.
My question is can I safely take the hose off and replace it without having to do anything else? Am I expecting any oil to come gushing out? It seems pretty high up.
Also is it best to replace it with the exact same rubber type hose or is there a better alternative?
Thanks in advance for any help.
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[Steve_D]

I can't think of any oil related hoses in that area.
A better picture and description may help such as what diameter and where does it go too.

Steve

[Hedgehopper]

Have you got power steering? If so that leak is probably from the oil return hose into the power steering pump. That hose has a u-bend which is a frequent source of leaks. Just keep an eye on the pas reservoir oil level.

[DOUGGRIFF]

Thanks for your replies.
Yes I do have power steering and it makes sense that the leak I can see is from that. I thought it was oil as I can definitely see oil pooling under the hose but ithe oil must be coming from somewhere else.
I will try to take a better picture, which may hopefully identify where the oil is coming from?
After I moved the car yesterday I did have two drips on the drive, one oil and the other was a more orange colour. I'm assuming this is probably from the power steering?
Thanks again for your help. Much appreciated.