2000 Chevrolet Impala leaking water

2000 CHEVROLET IMPALA
180,000 MILES • 3.4L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KRAKKERSTYLE
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I need to know what the metal hose that plugs into the back of the thermostat housing is called and also if I have to order it from the dealer or can I get it local
Jan 10, 2015 at 5:42 AM
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HMAC300
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if you are talking about the pipe in the pic it may be a h eater pipe andnot sure it is an available part. check with a dealer on this as auto parts may not have it.
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Jan 10, 2015 at 8:40 AM
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KRAKKERSTYLE
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No not that 1 i was told its called a coolant return pipe or something like that
Jan 10, 2015 at 8:55 AM
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HMAC300
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then you already know what it is it returns to either timing cover or water pump area
Jan 11, 2015 at 12:14 AM
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KRAKKERSTYLE
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Its literally an inch or two away from the pipe u showed me its on the back side of the thermostat housing is that a return pipe?
Jan 11, 2015 at 12:26 AM
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HMAC300
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if it heads to the firewall then it's a heater pipe of some sort which we have no drawing or pics of.
Jan 11, 2015 at 12:55 AM
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