Hi there - I suspect there is a tiny crack in the coolant bypass tube (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-coolant-tube) that is, against all odds, sealing itself as coolant temperature comes up. I recommend a coolant bypass tube replacement (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/coolant-tube-replacement) by a mobile, professional...
The small hose that comes from the bottom of the thermostat housing and has a small bend then goes straight down into the top of the water pump is called the water pump bypass hose. This is the hose you...
First off, I would say it would be best to pressure test the cooling system to verify where the coolant is coming from. With the complexity of repairs to the cooling system on this vehicle, it may be worth the...