Is this the Radiator bypass hose 1973 Buick electra

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  1. J'Linn Johnson-Wright

    J'Linn Johnson-Wright Well-Known Member

    This hose has a leak in it and sprayed coolant EVERYWHERE on the engine bay last night luckily it was extremely cold or else I would’ve blown the engine last night as I was on the highway when this occurred. Is this the bypass hose? If so does anyone know where I can get a replacement?
     

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  3. '72 Skylark Custom 4bbl

    '72 Skylark Custom 4bbl Well-Known Member

    I don't think so. That looks like the heater hose that connects to the valve.

    The bypass hose is a short one that goes from the thermostat housing to the water pump. Would be in the center of engine close to the coil.

    Kyle
     
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  4. J'Linn Johnson-Wright

    J'Linn Johnson-Wright Well-Known Member

    thank you very much!!!
     
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  5. Brad Conley

    Brad Conley RIP Staff Member

    Kyle is correct, heater hose. It connects to the Heater Control Valve from the top of the intake. Make sure it's not leaking too. AutoZone carries them.
     
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  6. J'Linn Johnson-Wright

    J'Linn Johnson-Wright Well-Known Member

    Copy that at autozone right now it’s a 5/8 heater hose I got it slapped on and wallah the car starts right up (after putting more coolant in and is good to go
     
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