my watertemp gauge was only getting up to about 150, so i bought a new thermostat. i see the upper radiator hose going into the housing, but what is the other little hose going into the housing? ive changed thermostats before but never seen 2 hoses... what is that
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that's the bypass hose
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Yep, bypass hose. It's what allows coolant to flow through the engine before the thermostat opens. With the thermostat closed, the coolant will flow through the engine, but not the radiator.
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so is a bunch of coolant going to spill out of that too?Comment
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Some. Get a new one of those. You'll almost certainly rip it getting it off. They're a real pita to separate from the housing.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
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got it taken care of. the bypass hose wasnt a problem. the lower bolt on the thermostat housing was a bitch to get off. engine is now steadily at 195 and the heat is a lot hotter.Comment
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