I don't think this is the by pass hose as it is not near the t stat. It is
directly below the Mass Sensor and seems to be a metal pipe. It goes into
the mount bracket to what I think is the air pump. It is about 3 inch long
and takes a 90 degree bend at mid point.


"Shep" <djsljsrn@capital.net> wrote in message news:1223078361_3369@isp.n...
> Cooolant by pass hose elbow, most likely cracked common problem. All the
> parts stores carry this, autozone.com, repair guides should have the how
> to.
> "Tim" <T&L@askme.net> wrote in message
> news:bcqdncn2C5XlLXvVnZ2dnUVZ_vednZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Google says this is the MAP sensor but I don't think it would have
>> coolant in it. The leak is below it.
>>
>> "Tim" <T&L@askme.net> wrote in message
>> news:M8adnTs4wKwHMHvVnZ2dnUVZ_ofinZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>>> The leak is directly below an electronic device. It says 16187556
>>> pressure sensor 5130. Hope this helps.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Tim" <T&L@askme.net> wrote in message
>>> news:2Z-dnZnvxZN6NHvVnZ2dnUVZ_vudnZ2d@comcast.com...
>>>>I have a 95 Buick with a 3800. I replace the water pump 6 months ago.
>>>>Today it is leaking coolant. At first I thought it was the water pump
>>>>again but the leak is coming above the WP. I did a quick look as it is
>>>>getting dark and it appears to be a short tube that has a 90 degree bend
>>>>in it. This looks like the old by pass hose for the t stat but it
>>>>appears to be steel not a hose. Any ideas what could be leaking?
>>>>
>>>> TIA
>>>>
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