That sounds about right Jbrew and would make sense

 

Mine is a Canadian truck. Maybe they never built the 00 in Canada with the ECT sensor.

Regards

Jean Marc Chartier

 

one more question. When facing the engine, on the front left side, there is a short tube connected to intake that is then connected to a hose, poss going to heater core. But the metal tube that connects to the intake leaks very small amounts of coolant. Enough to just wet the connection and then crust dry. This has been happening pretty much the whole life of my truck. I was woundering if anybody had or have the same problem, and if to worry about fixing

 

I think I know what the "left" side is.. ? But, to confirm - Passenger side or Drivers side?

 

Passenger side

 

That's your return hose. A leak is never good . A leak in that area - when it worsens , may eventually cause corrosion of the O2 Sensor and starter wires. Under pressure, it could spray and get the coils wet on the pass. side as well.

If/when you replace the hose - get that one from the dealer only. Third party auto suppliers will sell you a clamp hose (both sides) where one side , a special connection is required. Without the right connection a replacement hose will slip off the stem on the firewall side . - (been their done that)..You don't want that to happen , trust me.

 

it doesn't go any further than the connection. How does that connect to the intake? just snap it in?

 

The hose? I didn't say it did.. ? - Maybe some one else can explain the effects of a leak in that area for you. In a way that may be easier to understand. I gave it a shot and really can't think of better way .. - At the moment anyway..

Good Luck

 

Any leak in the coolant system is not a good thing. This spot can allow air into the coolant system and cause inefficient cooling of the engine. The metal pipe is pressed into the intake manifold. If and whenever mine leaks, out it comes and I will tap the hole and screw in a brass nipple and connect the hose to that.

Regards

Jean Marc Chartier