Can't find a bypass hose for a 1999 ford escort

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This is usually caused by having a vacuum hose come off or
connected to the wrong place. The diagram is under the hood.
Also the cold air bypass could be dirty and need cleaning. I use
carb cleaner in a spray can.
Other check air filter, plugs, wires.

Bypass Hose that goes from the water pump to the cylinder head on many "A" series engines. A common point of failure. Always keep a spare. 1 hose and 2 clamps included. Not for 1275's Bypass Hose that goes from the water pump to the cylinder head on many "A" series engines. A common point of failure. Always keep a spare. 1 hose and 2 clamps included. Longer hose for 1275cc engines.

Mazda go this from Ford as an idea. If you look at the older Ford V-8's, such as the Windsor series, they have a similar arrangement at the thermostat housing. It is a type of bypass for the upper radiator hose to help eliminate overheating. Some of the 323 models used the same motor as the Escort, so i would go down to your local parts store and ask the counter person if their book lists a bypass hose for your model and motor. If not, ask them to check under the Escort. You will know the part wihen you see it.
If it is not available, then you can probably have them cut some bulk hose (remember to tell them that it is going to be carrying hot coolant) and work it in. If you use bulk hose, buy it a little longer than needed. As the saying goes, "measure twice, cut once."
And try to use new clamps.

Lost track of the number of turns on the tie rods so from 0-to what? how many turns dose it take to put it back to factory toe

check head gasket

sounds like a vacuume leak, take some soapy water in a spray bottle and spray the hoses slowly, when the motor levels out you found your leak, being 11 yrs old, i would change all the hoses anyway, they are overdue

There is at least 5 main wires on that car, I would recommend going to the junk yard and replacing it

I would return it and get the one you require, you can find one out of an auto wrecker fairly cheap.

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