[Shotimes] Thermostat Failure? and Heater Hose Part # 2 & SHO's

[Kevin - Cheryl Airth]

Chris:
 I was unable to get the entire assembly several years ago. Side cutters or
dykes can be used to cut the crimped aluminum ferrule off. Just be careful
and it's pretty awkward!
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    Also, the heater hose is (finally!) off.  There is a hole in the middle
> of the rubber portion, like I expected.  I'm contemplating just cutting
the
> crimp off like was recently recommended, unless someone knows of a place
to
> find the part without paying a fortune.  I'd prefer to have the car
running
> ASAP, but I also have hardly any tools (definitely no Dremel to cut the
> metal line!!).  It's listed on the dealer diagram as 18D376 (w/ATC), being
> the metal assembly.  Then on the diagram, a piece of 3/4 bulk hose
connects
> it to the block.

> Chris
> '95 Emerald Green MTX