Well...
Drained the coolant. Still looked pretty good actually. Replaced the lower hose with the universal as It was the only one I could find that was stiffer than what was already on there. (couldn't get a spring to insert) Put a new cap one and ran a coolant flush using Zyrex product. Once it cooled, drained it again, and ran water through the system until it came out clear. Filled wit fresh coolant, then went for a drive.
It was better... but nothing I'd want to drive any distance. The gauge hung right at the very top of the gauge, then would occasionally just all the way up to the "H" then come back down...
About the only thing I haven't done, is the water pump... so... what is the part number for the proper water pump. I can't remember if you listed that last time or not. But... that's the only other thing I can think of. at this point.
