Thermostat/Upper radiator hose question

[printner]

I thought my water pump failed the other day, as coolant was running from that area. After disassembly to install a new water pump, I determined the pump was fine, but the small hose from the water pump to the thermostat housing had been leaking. (I went ahead and replaced the pump since I had it out).

I also discovered my radiator had a small leak, so replaced it as well.

Question--does the upper radiator hose "fill" with coolant? Mine only seems to get a small flow from the thermostat housing to the radiator. I'm wondering if my thermostat is only opening part way.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

 

[Cdaddy78]

My thought is if you replaced the water pump and radiator, why not the few extra bucks for the thermostat, since its both cheap and easy to replace.

 

[printner]

I probably will change the thermostat, but really was more interested to know if the hose should fill. Since the thermostat is readily accessible from the top, I didn't worry about it immediately. Thanks!