thanks benlightnd,
well, i guess the housing from the 3rd gen escorts is the one from the 2.0 engine?
autozone couldn't get this part...
now, i believe my "heater core inlet pipe" doesn't leak. by the way, on previous post, i got it mixed up, water temp sensor towards firewall. however, i do believe it was leaking from the rubber hose on both ends of this metal pipe from the factory clamps.
so i've ordered some new formed heater hoses and i'll just clean up the original pipe and t-stat housing, using new hose clamps and hoses. going back with original setup.
everything was working fine, but i start out just doing a coolant flush and now i have half the parts under the hood removed, lol.
i got a new fail safe t-stat and gasket today. this car still has all motorcraft everything, down to the fuel filter, yes i changed it(93 sedan lx, auto w/86k miles) very clean!
i'm considering replacing the waterpump and timing belt. i got in touch with the previous owners who had the car a while to see if they had done the water pump or timing belt and they had not. they did mention that they had changed out the thermostat 3 months ago, but they didn't even use a gasket or seal of any type!
coolant was like it had never been flushed ever, was leaking from radiator cap too. so i guess that's 4 leaks that were all tiny.
i love these cars, they're so easy to work on and they are one of the best kept secrets if you ask me.
this is my 3rd 93 escort to purchase. my brother still drives the first one i got. and gets 38mpg hwy. stick shift 2 door.