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Old 09-29-2009, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by priobe View Post
Why do you drill a 1/8 hole if you the water pump has a bypass hose connected to the intake? I understand if you dont have the hose connected why doing so, but why both.
It lets a little water through the hole to spray on the back of the thermostat to give a more uniform heat-up so it opens better. It also allows air pockets to purge through.
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